The return of Parliament brought with it a busy week in the world of politics. New West is here to cut through the noise with what you need to know following the first week of the Fall sitting in Ottawa, and what you should be keeping an eye on in the week ahead.

With the House of Commons back, we’re welcoming you to the Monday edition of the Roundup with our latest insights to help you navigate the political landscape with confidence.

When it rains it pours. That was true this week for the Liberals with news breaking of not only the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP, but also the high-profile resignation of national campaign manager Jeremy Broadhurst. We have the insight and analysis to help guide your organization through the changing political landscape.

Liberal ministers descended on Halifax earlier this week for a pre-Parliament return cabinet retreat. The docket included discussions about housing, fairness and affordability, the middle class, immigration, and Canada-US relations.

Rail shipments in Canada ground to a halt yesterday as Canada’s two largest rail companies, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. locked out their workers, after months of negotiations with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference failed to produce new collective agreements.

The Liberal’s cabinet retreat, which is scheduled for August 25-27 in Halifax N.S. is now just over a week away. With it, the rumours and speculation about whether the Prime Minister will shake up his cabinet before the government faces off against Pierre Poilievre’s CPC again when the Parliament resumes on September 16.

With the August long weekend behind us, the dog days of summer have been replaced by the Doug days of summer, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford garnering a significant amount of attention.

The dog days of summer are upon us. Despite the fact politicians are back home in their ridings hitting the BBQ circuit, there’s no shortage of updates to bring you.

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