Canadian politics, simplified.
Civic Brief turns a week of official agendas, minutes, staff reports, and recorded votes into one clear newsletter anyone can read. No editorial spin, no jargon.
Three levels of government, one standard
Federal
The debates (Hansard) and Journals of the House of Commons and the Senate, the Order Paper and Notice Paper, bills and their progress through every reading from LEGISinfo, recorded divisions, committee evidence and reports, Royal Assent, and the federal Budget and Estimates.
Provincial
The debates (Hansard), the Votes and Proceedings, the Orders and Notices Paper, bills and their progress through every reading, recorded divisions, committee transcripts and reports, Royal Assent, and the provincial Budget and Estimates.
How it works
We read all records
Every week we go through the official record at all three levels: Hansard and recorded votes, bills and by-laws, staff reports, budgets, and committee work.
We translate it
Plain language, with the most important and impactful decisions given the most room. Every fact is sourced.
You stay informed
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