Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains
The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our global status.
A new book highlights the bond between Quebecers and Les Canadiens
Although the Montreal Canadiens have fewer Quebecers than in the past, it continues to be the standard-bearer of French Canada.
Gretzky doesn’t have to comment
I wish Wayne Gretzky would say something. And we can judge people when they don’t. I am disappointed in Gretzky’s silence. But that’s where I leave it.
Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics
The results of The Hill Times’ 2024 year-end poll are in. Liberal MP Sean Fraser scores a hat trick and takes the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ title for the second year in a row, while Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre divides respondents.
Learning from Gaudreau
The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their lives, and how important that is to emulate.
Paris Olympics reaffirmed the power of sport
We should be thanking Canada’s Olympians for the way they’ve lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of sport.
Sports and politics don’t mix, but as for Céline Dion’s opening performance, wow!
Politics inevitably gets in the mix at the Olympics, and that’s a horror show for politicians asked to comment on their county’s performance and actions.
Drip dropped: Canadian Olympic team gear doesn’t measure up on the world stage
Canadian athletes sailed down the Seine River to claim their prize as the tackiest fit of the ceremonies.
The call of Canadian decency
Though not a politician, Bob Cole arguably had a more potent pulpit than many a frontbencher in the House of Commons.
Investing in sport is a winning play
A functioning, healthy sport system is more important than ever in a time when the deliberate division of people and communities is far too common.
