When social justice becomes abnormal: the rise of ‘anti-woke’ politics in Canada
As evidence-based reforms are consistently framed as politically contentious, institutions are constrained, democratic deliberation narrows, and public trust is eroded.
Carney has no choice but go global to save face for Canada
Carney’s travels are about more than just trade agreements and security co-operation. This is an apology tour, with a promise to do better.
‘It’s a new lens’: Champagne unveils new budget framework that splits operating from capital spending
The finance minister also committed to a new fiscal cycle, with a fall budget as the new timeline going forward, and spring economic and fiscal update.
Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players
It’s too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support because cost-of-living concerns, and the heat is on, say pollsters Nik Nanos and Darrell Bricker.
Time to stop online bot farms, it’s a matter of national security
Every NATO country should immediately pass legislation that establishes a secure digital identifier for every citizen while also making it mandatory for any online platform operating in their country to require that identifier in order to post any content. Drastic times call for drastic measures. And if these aren’t drastic times, I shudder to think of what comes next.
Ambassador Hoekstra should turn tough questions on Canada-U.S. relations into a diplomacy opportunity
The U.S. ambassador to Canada should look to his predecessors on guidance on how to engage: visit different regions of this country and have discussions with its people.
Differences emerge in base politics
Until their respective political circumstances change, Canada’s political parties will be heading down different strategic paths.
Carney’s promises, personal credibility will have to be matched, quickly, by tangible signs
It’s possible that Mark Carney and Anita Anand’s trips are intended to overcome, via personal presence, some of our deficits elsewhere. It could work. The problem is that time, once bought, must be used.
Finally, the left fights back
Whatever the outcome of the NDP leadership campaign, Avi Lewis is a lively, intelligent player who could bring confidence and colour to a lustreless party. And he is definitely a match for both Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney on a debate stage.
Current fiscal outlook has not put us on a precipice yet, but a rush to balance the budget is not the answer
Canada faces enormous challenges and disruptive change in transitioning to an economy that can thrive in a world of sweeping change in technologies, markets and sustainability. Responding to these challenges has to be the focus of the next budget.
