The prime minister may apologize too much, but Andrew Scheer also needs more than words.

Rodger Cuzner had a massive impact in Ottawa by being who he is. He did Cape Breton proud because he reminded the rest of us what fine, capable leaders look and act like.

Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott can afford to be fearless, since most of the scenarios they have gamed out show many more positives than negatives in their upcoming electoral contests.

The openness of the retiring Supreme Court of Canada justice also affords the court an extra degree of credibility in showing how key societal institutions are connected to the rest of us.

Contain yourselves, one and all, for the enlightenment that awaits us. I'll buy the beer and popcorn.

Be wary of old prisms and assumptions when looking at things political these days.

Corporate leaders need to play a consistent, open role in daily political discourse, like smart unions and environmental bodies do. And that’s not as simple as aligning with one party.

It’s unfortunate our political leaders don't spend as much time addressing people’s concerns as they do playing off them.

The Alberta politician isn’t the villainous, heartless character out to destroy the planet, as some of his political opponents ridiculously try to characterize him.

If tripping over themselves with a leaking campaign wasn't enough, someone thought it would be a grand idea for the prime minister's personal lawyer to send Andrew Scheer a libel notice.

The Rock goes to the polls before school rises for the summer, but the large number of undecided voters means there’s no certainty about the outcome.

Trying to figure out the next plot twist in this ongoing political drama would be a fool’s errand.

After a month trying to clean up this self-made mess, the PM appointed ex-Liberal minister Anne McLellan as a special adviser, leaving little faith the advice might be free of the appearance of political influence.

The NDP’s Jagmeet Singh has arguably outperformed Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer in the wake of revelations from the former attorney general.

Instead of manning the barricades, Justin Trudeau is better off admitting he and his officials erred in the way they dealt with former minister Jody Wilson-Raybould.

Will Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party play spoiler for the Tories? Will the SNC-Lavalin story help or hinder the Liberals in Quebec? Time will tell.

Gerald Butts is a highly skilled warrior, but it’s hard to imagine a scenario where fighting Jody Wilson-Raybould in public helps the government.

The late NDP MP was a fundamentally humble man who sought to make a difference, not further the family name.

The party got a load of free advertising, while the heritage group got a chance to remind people of its mission.

The last pre-election budget, a contested environmental assessment bill, and the Burnaby South byelection are all on politicos’ radars.

He may not win many seats this fall, but his nascent political party is so far succeeding in its drive to be a disruptive force.

The winners and losers of the most-recent cabinet shuffle, while fun to talk about, won’t be a factor in whether the Liberals come out on top in the October election.

The fact that the heroic and humble ambassador is contemplating getting into the bar-room brawl that is now provincial politics is creating a moment of optimism that is needed in Atlantic Canada.

Singh and Scheer both need to matter more in the political conversation, while Trudeau is likely wishing for a smooth-sailing economy and more chances to position himself in contrast to Trump and Ford.