Whatever your thoughts may be on Stephen Harper, it's hard to deny that his world is on the verge of imploding. Besides the Lisa Raitt issue (which you can read about here), there's the pressure to reform EI, the fact that the government funneled billions into GM's coffers only for ...

After Monday's non-announcement that the Conservatives were going to provide $500 million over two years to extend employment insurance income to Canadians in long-term training programs (this was first mentioned in the January budget, so this is really a re-announcement), the debate over EI reform has been ...

I interviewed Ralph Goodale yesterday after he gave a speech to the Economic Club of Canada. Here's a link to the story and I'm going to post the full Q&A here tomorrow.

Looks like I'm not the only one who thinks there are more important economic issues than employment insurance for Harper and Ignatieff to deal with. A Canadian Business CEO poll went online today and revealed that only 14% of those surveyed feel EI reform is a "very important" issue.

I've already discussed in detail that Michael Ignatieff is lacking a platform, so I'm pleased to say that it looks as if some concrete ideas will be outlined in June.

If you're waiting for Michael Ignatieff to reveal his views on the economy, you'll probably be tapping your toes and twiddling your thumbs for a long time. In an article I wrote for Canadian Business Online, it seems pretty clear that the interim Liberal leader - who will officially take ...

Back at work after a week off and just in time too — the Liberal convention starts Thursday in Vancouver.