Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched
Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.
Sister cities under strain: U.S. steel tariffs threaten to divide Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., from its American twin city
Local Liberal MP Terry Sheehan says there were lessons from the 2018 tariffs and Canada’s response. ‘They were lobbing grenades at us—like they’re doing now—and we came back with lasers and hit them.’
Greens can tap into global network as Canada finds itself with few friends amid U.S. threats, say co-leaders
The network and partnerships with Greens in the European Union and globally will be ‘essential’ in Canada’s response to the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, says Jonathan Pedneault.
Beyond tariffs: securing Canada’s economic sovereignty
We must urgently adopt a forward-looking approach that strengthens economic resilience, and reduces our vulnerability to U.S. policy volatility.
New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team
Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office.
Dealing with Trump is going to involve some up-front performance
But let’s not forget the back end. Fixing our correctional and justice systems will help demonstrate to the Americans that Canada is a good partner. It’s also a damn good idea on its own merits. Let’s add it to the list, eh?
Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader
If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until October to provide stability to deal with Trump for another nine months, then he’d look like a mature, self-sacrificing leader, his inconsistencies forgotten by election time, writes Jamie Carroll.
Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends
But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to ‘put down tools.’
Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change
Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now to focus on our own future as a prosperous and sovereign nation. But will we seize the opportunity?
Efficiency reviews, higher CAF salaries, procurement czars: Liberal leadership hopefuls’ public service promises
Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures to U.S. tariffs.
