The Decibel What you need to know as Parliament resumes
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Jan 26, 2026 Bill Curry, Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief at The Globe and Mail and seasoned political reporter, provides sharp parliamentary analysis. He previews key legislation to watch and explains minority-seat math and by-election risks. He discusses provincial referendum talk in Alberta and Quebec and outlines the stakes in USMCA renewal and Canada–US trade tensions.
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Prepare For Slow Public-Service Cuts
- Expect departments to use workforce-adjustment letters to encourage early exits.
- Prepare for months of uncertainty as incentives and negotiations try to reduce actual layoffs.
Parliamentary Math Still Fragile
- The Liberals remain a few votes short of a stable majority, with vacancies and rumored departures adding uncertainty.
- Multiple by-elections could shift the balance before mid-year.
Poilievre Review Likely Smooth
- Pierre Poilievre's leadership review is expected to pass with high support and little drama.
- Conservatives are more focused on anniversary events than an intense leadership fight.