- You can trust the Iranian regime, nasty though it is, not to let itself be drawn into truly dangerous confrontations with the United States. Its low-key, largely symbolic responses to American attacks were a model of self-control.
- You can trust the Iranian regime, nasty though it is, not to let itself be drawn into truly dangerous confrontations with the United States. Its low-key, largely symbolic responses to American attacks were a model of self-control.
- At a time like now—with faith in government eroding globally, and abuses of power going unchecked—such use of omnibus legislation is disheartening and counterproductive, to say the least.
- At a time like now—with faith in government eroding globally, and abuses of power going unchecked—such use of omnibus legislation is disheartening and counterproductive, to say the least.

- We need strong and resilient supply chains more than ever. This requires co-ordinated action from all levels of government to reduce duplication, fast-track critical infrastructure, and ensure that projects in the national interest—like those in Milton and Montreal—aren’t indefinitely stalled by fragmented governance.
- We need strong and resilient supply chains more than ever. This requires co-ordinated action from all levels of government to reduce duplication, fast-track critical infrastructure, and ensure that projects in the national interest—like those in Milton and Montreal—aren’t indefinitely stalled by fragmented governance.
- There are no good ethics in trampling over the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the rush for national projects. That's actually the very definition of colonial. Who knew that Canada would so easily cave on its reconciliation commitment when faced with a threat?
- There are no good ethics in trampling over the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the rush for national projects. That's actually the very definition of colonial. Who knew that Canada would so easily cave on its reconciliation commitment when faced with a threat?
- The global economy and Canada’s part in it is worth some focus, for sure. But one has to wonder if climate change in this very
- If this session of Parliament cannot or will not include Indigenous Peoples across every single department and policy, then reconciliation will surely die on your watch. Stand your ground to ensure Indigenous inclusion is the legacy of the 45th session of Parliament.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team is off to a good start, and hoping the honeymoon will eventually end is not enough of a plan for the Conservatives.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team is off to a good start, and hoping the honeymoon will eventually end is not enough of a plan for the Conservatives.
- A third-party review could help the Conservatives present themselves as a responsible body, not a cult of personality.
- Domestically, the biggest current threat to Mark Carney’s success is tripping over his own heels while trying to keep a blistering pace towards tangible accomplishments.
- A clear way to demonstrate to Canadians that he is not simply posturing would be for PM Mark Carney to cancel the remaining F-35 order.
- A clear way to demonstrate to Canadians that he is not simply posturing would be for PM Mark Carney to cancel the remaining F-35 order.
- Unfortunately, the one resource which the military is critically lacking is something that cannot be easily bought: trained personnel.
- The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
- As well as preparing for his own future in an Alberta byelection, Pierre Poilievre will be using the season to reinforce his level of support among the rank and file in preparation for a review vote at the party’s national convention next January in Calgary. It's going to be a long, hot summer.
- As well as preparing for his own future in an Alberta byelection, Pierre Poilievre will be using the season to reinforce his level of support among the rank and file in preparation for a review vote at the party’s national convention next January in Calgary. It's going to be a long, hot summer.
- The world needs to be seized of the emergency at hand. With thousands of hectares of our own country burning, we need to reignite
- Target three things you want to achieve for your riding, and three things you want to achieve for the country. And make sure all your work in committees and in Parliament is focused on moving to achieve those objectives.

- The federal government’s legislation encouraging the building of pipelines comes as wildfires in parts of British Columbia and Manitoba force residents to flee their homes for yet another year. It should be in the 'national interest' to act on climate change—and act quickly.
- The federal government’s legislation encouraging the building of pipelines comes as wildfires in parts of British Columbia and Manitoba force residents to flee their homes for yet another year. It should be in the 'national interest' to act on climate change—and act quickly.
- Mark Carney is also, at this early stage, a conundrum: a man who speaks in giant steps, but promises pragmatism.
- We will soon see how Carney manages in the fiery pit of partisan politics. Unfortunately, that pit is unavoidable. It is part of democracy, for better or for worse.

- Canadians will need clear evidence that there is a strategy to deliver real change and the political stamina to withstand a process that will also be highly disruptive.
- Canadians will need clear evidence that there is a strategy to deliver real change and the political stamina to withstand a process that will also be highly disruptive.
- There is much to gain from a stable and inclusive world that is not undone by competing muscle-flexing superpowers.
- There is much we can do to advance nation building, but the choices must be transparent and Canadians must feel that the projects chosen and money spent will clearly deliver the very best outcomes for the country. We want and need winners, not lemons.
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- Some polls are showing Doug Ford and his party are polling 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, but if the polls start to go south, Ford likely would not be interested in Pierre Poilievre's job. That's my summer speculation, for now.
- Some polls are showing Doug Ford and his party are polling 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, but if the polls start to go south, Ford likely would not be interested in Pierre Poilievre's job. That's my summer speculation, for now.
- Mark Carney might only be a rookie politician, but it looks like he knows how to play the game.
- One of the key principles of fundraising is that you don’t give your donor base a chance to relax, which is to say, you don’t ease up on pestering them for cash. You need to keep asking for money on a steady and consistent basis, even if that means annoying donors.

- In a free society, the office never sanctifies the man. But the man can disgrace the office, and U.S. President Donald Trump has definitely disgraced the office of the U.S. president. It's time for G7 leaders to speak up.
- In a free society, the office never sanctifies the man. But the man can disgrace the office, and U.S. President Donald Trump has definitely disgraced the office of the U.S. president. It's time for G7 leaders to speak up.
- These protesters passionately disagree with Trump’s ruthless round-up, detention, and deportation of hundreds of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. This is the
- Is Pierre Poilievre the right person to lead the Conservatives out of the wilderness they've inhabited since former prime minister Stephen Harper’s defeat in 2015? Measured by what I call 'the John Crosbie Rule,' the answer is no.
- You can trust the Iranian regime, nasty though it is, not to let itself be drawn into truly dangerous confrontations with the United States. Its low-key, largely symbolic responses to American attacks were a model of self-control.
- You can trust the Iranian regime, nasty though it is, not to let itself be drawn into truly dangerous confrontations with the United States. Its low-key, largely symbolic responses to American attacks were a model of self-control.
- If there really were a large stock of highly enriched uranium stored where the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites, they had a week
- Donald Trump has long known that the Israeli prime minister was trying to sucker him into a joint war against Iran, and never fell for it before. However, the U.S. president now can’t resist the opportunity to strut around emoting on the stage.

- Canada’s highly decentralized federation requires time, energy, and good fortune to reach consensus.
- Canada’s highly decentralized federation requires time, energy, and good fortune to reach consensus.
- This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.
- The potential for a conduit to load oil tankers in the dangerous waters of the northern B.C. coast actually ended more than three decades ago.
- All of this political theatre, and they didn’t even destroy the uranium they pretended to seek. What a waste of time, money, and military resources.
- All of this political theatre, and they didn’t even destroy the uranium they pretended to seek. What a waste of time, money, and military resources.
- Bill C-5 is environmental racism, which this current government has no problem with committing since it can steamroll any study or assessment that proves
- We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
- Canada needs bold diplomacy, not cautious complicity, as the Middle East tilts toward a wider war.
- Canada needs bold diplomacy, not cautious complicity, as the Middle East tilts toward a wider war.
- If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
- Mounting contradictions have dulled the G7’s edge. Canada can lead it toward revitalization—or be complicit in its decline.