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Let’s all be ambassadors this summer

  • Simple little gestures, showing friendship and respect, might be the most 'Canadian' way of approaching domestic tourism this summer.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 25, 2025
A tour guide speaks with tourists at the National War Memorial in Ottawa in July 2024. Canadians have decided collectively to avoid travelling to the United States, and for Canada’s domestic tourism industry, it's shaping up to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let’s all be ambassadors this summer

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 25, 2025
  • Simple little gestures, showing friendship and respect, might be the most 'Canadian' way of approaching domestic tourism this summer.

Let’s all be ambassadors this summer

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 25, 2025
  • Simple little gestures, showing friendship and respect, might be the most 'Canadian' way of approaching domestic tourism this summer.
A tour guide speaks with tourists at the National War Memorial in Ottawa in July 2024. Canadians have decided collectively to avoid travelling to the United States, and for Canada’s domestic tourism industry, it's shaping up to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The notwithstanding clause threatens our democracy

  • Nine Supreme Court judges will have to decide if the notwithstanding clause completely extinguishes the fundamental and legal rights of Canadians.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 18, 2025
François Legault
François Legault
In recent years, the Quebec government of Premier François Legault has used the notwithstanding clause extensively, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The notwithstanding clause threatens our democracy

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 18, 2025
  • Nine Supreme Court judges will have to decide if the notwithstanding clause completely extinguishes the fundamental and legal rights of Canadians.

The notwithstanding clause threatens our democracy

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 18, 2025
  • Nine Supreme Court judges will have to decide if the notwithstanding clause completely extinguishes the fundamental and legal rights of Canadians.
François Legault
In recent years, the Quebec government of Premier François Legault has used the notwithstanding clause extensively, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
Pablo Rodriguez
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rural Canada is finally getting its moment

  • It was refreshing to see the concerns of rural Canada taken to heart, and given such a broad hearing at a recent FCM conference.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 4, 2025
For towns like Kamouraska, Que., discussed issues like public safety, tourism, and immigration are pertinent, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Rural Canada is finally getting its moment

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 4, 2025
  • It was refreshing to see the concerns of rural Canada taken to heart, and given such a broad hearing at a recent FCM conference.

Rural Canada is finally getting its moment

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 4, 2025
  • It was refreshing to see the concerns of rural Canada taken to heart, and given such a broad hearing at a recent FCM conference.
For towns like Kamouraska, Que., discussed issues like public safety, tourism, and immigration are pertinent, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

King’s Speech from the Throne offers challenges

  • Public servants have been working to craft a defining direction for a government still struggling to fill ministerial staff positions, and hire new blood
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 28, 2025
Prince Charles
Prince Charles
King Charles III read the Carney government’s Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

King’s Speech from the Throne offers challenges

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 28, 2025
  • Public servants have been working to craft a defining direction for a government still struggling to fill ministerial staff positions, and hire new blood

King’s Speech from the Throne offers challenges

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 28, 2025
  • Public servants have been working to craft a defining direction for a government still struggling to fill ministerial staff positions, and hire new blood
Prince Charles
King Charles III read the Carney government’s Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quebec Anglos are a ‘distinct society’

  • Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall

Quebec Anglos are a ‘distinct society’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
  • Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.

Quebec Anglos are a ‘distinct society’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
  • Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall

Prime Minister Carney faces an uphill climb

  • The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prime Minister Carney faces an uphill climb

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
  • The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.

Prime Minister Carney faces an uphill climb

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
  • The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reading the election tea leaves

  • While PM Mark Carney may govern as if he has a majority, the Liberals will still rely on parties whose interests are contrary to
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 7, 2025
Reading the tea leaves of an election is complicated, for the real analysis will begin when the results shake down since several judicial recounts may change the final outcome, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Toa Heftiba

Reading the election tea leaves

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 7, 2025
  • While PM Mark Carney may govern as if he has a majority, the Liberals will still rely on parties whose interests are contrary to

Reading the election tea leaves

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 7, 2025
  • While PM Mark Carney may govern as if he has a majority, the Liberals will still rely on parties whose interests are contrary to
Reading the tea leaves of an election is complicated, for the real analysis will begin when the results shake down since several judicial recounts may change the final outcome, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Toa Heftiba

Blanchet’s Bloc doesn’t add value to Parliament

  • In this moment of great strain on Canada, hardline separatists like the Bloc Québécois leader and his caucus now hold the balance of power.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blanchet’s Bloc doesn’t add value to Parliament

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
  • In this moment of great strain on Canada, hardline separatists like the Bloc Québécois leader and his caucus now hold the balance of power.

Blanchet’s Bloc doesn’t add value to Parliament

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
  • In this moment of great strain on Canada, hardline separatists like the Bloc Québécois leader and his caucus now hold the balance of power.
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

To err is human, to predict malign

  • If the polls are right, I will be proved very, very wrong on April 28 after previously predicting the decimation of the Liberals in
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 23, 2025
Mark Carney, left, and Pierre Poilievre
Mark Carney, left, and Pierre Poilievre
This is a referendum election on who—between Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—can deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

To err is human, to predict malign

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 23, 2025
  • If the polls are right, I will be proved very, very wrong on April 28 after previously predicting the decimation of the Liberals in

To err is human, to predict malign

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 23, 2025
  • If the polls are right, I will be proved very, very wrong on April 28 after previously predicting the decimation of the Liberals in
Mark Carney, left, and Pierre Poilievre
This is a referendum election on who—between Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—can deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Welcome to ‘Gaffapalooza’

  • In one of the shortest election campaigns in our history, each of the leaders has proven to be seriously accident-prone.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 16, 2025
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, left, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh must finish on a high note, but it will be Canadians—not pollsters or high-paid consultants—who will decide the parties’ fates on April 28, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Welcome to ‘Gaffapalooza’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 16, 2025
  • In one of the shortest election campaigns in our history, each of the leaders has proven to be seriously accident-prone.

Welcome to ‘Gaffapalooza’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 16, 2025
  • In one of the shortest election campaigns in our history, each of the leaders has proven to be seriously accident-prone.
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, left, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh must finish on a high note, but it will be Canadians—not pollsters or high-paid consultants—who will decide the parties’ fates on April 28, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

A wrong is a wrong is a wrong: new CAQ bills attack minorities

  • Quebec's minority linguistic and cultural communities are now being bombarded with extreme nationalism in bills 84 and 94.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 9, 2025
Francois Legault
Francois Legault
The last thing we need is greater destabilization, and yet, this is what Quebec Premier François Legault proposes to do, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A wrong is a wrong is a wrong: new CAQ bills attack minorities

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 9, 2025
  • Quebec's minority linguistic and cultural communities are now being bombarded with extreme nationalism in bills 84 and 94.

A wrong is a wrong is a wrong: new CAQ bills attack minorities

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 9, 2025
  • Quebec's minority linguistic and cultural communities are now being bombarded with extreme nationalism in bills 84 and 94.
Francois Legault
The last thing we need is greater destabilization, and yet, this is what Quebec Premier François Legault proposes to do, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In rural Quebec, the wave looks red

  • This region is not that influential in terms of policy, but its role as a bellwether is significant.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Right now, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is the Teflon man, which could spell potential victory for Liberal candidates in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence ridings, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In rural Quebec, the wave looks red

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
  • This region is not that influential in terms of policy, but its role as a bellwether is significant.

In rural Quebec, the wave looks red

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
  • This region is not that influential in terms of policy, but its role as a bellwether is significant.
Mark Carney
Right now, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is the Teflon man, which could spell potential victory for Liberal candidates in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence ridings, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Brendan Kelly’s Le CH et son peuple was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Image courtesy of Les Éditions de l'Homme

A new book highlights the bond between Quebecers and Les Canadiens

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
  • Although the Montreal Canadiens have fewer Quebecers than in the past, it continues to be the standard-bearer of French Canada.

A new book highlights the bond between Quebecers and Les Canadiens

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
  • Although the Montreal Canadiens have fewer Quebecers than in the past, it continues to be the standard-bearer of French Canada.
Brendan Kelly’s Le CH et son peuple was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Image courtesy of Les Éditions de l'Homme

Is Quebec becoming an authoritarian ‘nation’?

  • Along with signs of a rightward turn in government, there is the use of anonymous complaints against businesses and individuals.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 19, 2025
François Legault
François Legault
There’s a rise in authoritarianism in Quebec, illustrated by Premier François Legault’s government’s embrace of extreme nationalism, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is Quebec becoming an authoritarian ‘nation’?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 19, 2025
  • Along with signs of a rightward turn in government, there is the use of anonymous complaints against businesses and individuals.

Is Quebec becoming an authoritarian ‘nation’?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 19, 2025
  • Along with signs of a rightward turn in government, there is the use of anonymous complaints against businesses and individuals.
François Legault
There’s a rise in authoritarianism in Quebec, illustrated by Premier François Legault’s government’s embrace of extreme nationalism, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Any Arctic strategy must ensure Canadian control

  • Building a canal through the lakes on the southern Boothia Peninsula would ensure prosperity and sovereignty in our North.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Our Arctic contains untold stores of minerals, oil, and gas, and holds a coveted shortcut across the top of the world, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin

Any Arctic strategy must ensure Canadian control

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
  • Building a canal through the lakes on the southern Boothia Peninsula would ensure prosperity and sovereignty in our North.

Any Arctic strategy must ensure Canadian control

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
  • Building a canal through the lakes on the southern Boothia Peninsula would ensure prosperity and sovereignty in our North.
Our Arctic contains untold stores of minerals, oil, and gas, and holds a coveted shortcut across the top of the world, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin

A Trudeau top 10 list—of failure

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent without consideration for the public purse, failed to encourage greater unity, and was ineffective in governing.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 5, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
There will be hagiographic tributes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he leaves office, but his unpopularity was due to more than his overstaying his welcome, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A Trudeau top 10 list—of failure

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent without consideration for the public purse, failed to encourage greater unity, and was ineffective in governing.

A Trudeau top 10 list—of failure

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent without consideration for the public purse, failed to encourage greater unity, and was ineffective in governing.
Justin Trudeau
There will be hagiographic tributes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he leaves office, but his unpopularity was due to more than his overstaying his welcome, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Trump imperium

  • Things are changing as the U.S. leader backs off from America’s role as ‘global policeman,’ and looks inwards.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 26, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump looks north and sees Canada as a vassal state, with Arctic riches and shipping lanes divvied up among China, Russia, and the U.S., writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

The Trump imperium

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 26, 2025
  • Things are changing as the U.S. leader backs off from America’s role as ‘global policeman,’ and looks inwards.

The Trump imperium

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 26, 2025
  • Things are changing as the U.S. leader backs off from America’s role as ‘global policeman,’ and looks inwards.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump looks north and sees Canada as a vassal state, with Arctic riches and shipping lanes divvied up among China, Russia, and the U.S., writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

  • If Canada is perceived as inconsequential, we will neither be taken seriously by the Americans in any negotiation nor be supported by allies.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 19, 2025
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, left, and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The country’s leaders and diplomats should make a concerted media effort to promote Canada globally, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/NATO

Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 19, 2025
  • If Canada is perceived as inconsequential, we will neither be taken seriously by the Americans in any negotiation nor be supported by allies.

Raising Canada’s international profile is in our best interests

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 19, 2025
  • If Canada is perceived as inconsequential, we will neither be taken seriously by the Americans in any negotiation nor be supported by allies.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, left, and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The country’s leaders and diplomats should make a concerted media effort to promote Canada globally, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/NATO

Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war

  • Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 12, 2025
In the plus column: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, top left, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In the minus column, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, top right, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 12, 2025
  • Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.

Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 12, 2025
  • Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.
In the plus column: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, top left, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In the minus column, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, top right, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

This is a time for introspection

  • Our historic reliance on the U.S. in defence, the economy, and culture is now a liability.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 5, 2025
Then-prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, right, paid a visit to then-U.S. president Jimmy Carter’s White House in 1977. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

This is a time for introspection

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 5, 2025
  • Our historic reliance on the U.S. in defence, the economy, and culture is now a liability.

This is a time for introspection

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 5, 2025
  • Our historic reliance on the U.S. in defence, the economy, and culture is now a liability.
Then-prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, right, paid a visit to then-U.S. president Jimmy Carter’s White House in 1977. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Trump’s threat is a wake-up call for Canada

  • We cannot rely on American friendship for our economy to function, so it’s time for interprovincial barriers to come down.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 29, 2025
First ministers' meeting
First ministers' meeting
It is only now—thanks to threats from the U.S. president—that our federal and provincial leaders are giving more than lip service to the idea of breaking down internal trade barriers, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s threat is a wake-up call for Canada

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 29, 2025
  • We cannot rely on American friendship for our economy to function, so it’s time for interprovincial barriers to come down.

Trump’s threat is a wake-up call for Canada

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 29, 2025
  • We cannot rely on American friendship for our economy to function, so it’s time for interprovincial barriers to come down.
First ministers' meeting
It is only now—thanks to threats from the U.S. president—that our federal and provincial leaders are giving more than lip service to the idea of breaking down internal trade barriers, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Liberal leadership race is not restricted to two contenders

  • Anyone who says certain people have no right to run does not grasp the true nature of democracy: that anyone should aspire to the
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 22, 2025
Frank Baylis
Frank Baylis
Someone has to offer new ideas, empathy, and business acumen as we face off in a trade war with the United States, and that person could be Frank Baylis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times file photograph

The Liberal leadership race is not restricted to two contenders

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 22, 2025
  • Anyone who says certain people have no right to run does not grasp the true nature of democracy: that anyone should aspire to the

The Liberal leadership race is not restricted to two contenders

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 22, 2025
  • Anyone who says certain people have no right to run does not grasp the true nature of democracy: that anyone should aspire to the
Frank Baylis
Someone has to offer new ideas, empathy, and business acumen as we face off in a trade war with the United States, and that person could be Frank Baylis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times file photograph

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Christmas reminiscences

  • In a time of political and societal turmoil, take a moment to reflect on the family traditions that make the season worthwhile.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 18, 2024
While Quebec is nominally a secular society, it is hard to ignore the Christmas iconography in small towns like Kamouraska, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Christmas reminiscences

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 18, 2024
  • In a time of political and societal turmoil, take a moment to reflect on the family traditions that make the season worthwhile.

Christmas reminiscences

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 18, 2024
  • In a time of political and societal turmoil, take a moment to reflect on the family traditions that make the season worthwhile.
While Quebec is nominally a secular society, it is hard to ignore the Christmas iconography in small towns like Kamouraska, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Global health is threatened with RFK Jr. at the helm of the U.S. file

  • Every bit of ground gained by the anti-vaccine movement is the death knell for children here and abroad.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 11, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been tapped as the next U.S. secretary of health and human services. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Global health is threatened with RFK Jr. at the helm of the U.S. file

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 11, 2024
  • Every bit of ground gained by the anti-vaccine movement is the death knell for children here and abroad.

Global health is threatened with RFK Jr. at the helm of the U.S. file

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 11, 2024
  • Every bit of ground gained by the anti-vaccine movement is the death knell for children here and abroad.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been tapped as the next U.S. secretary of health and human services. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

The riots in Montreal are a sign of growing antisemitism

  • Since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, there have been more than 400 ugly demonstrations against the war in Gaza on the streets of
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 4, 2024
The Nov. 22 protest-turned-riot in Montreal attracted international attention. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

The riots in Montreal are a sign of growing antisemitism

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 4, 2024
  • Since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, there have been more than 400 ugly demonstrations against the war in Gaza on the streets of

The riots in Montreal are a sign of growing antisemitism

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 4, 2024
  • Since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, there have been more than 400 ugly demonstrations against the war in Gaza on the streets of
The Nov. 22 protest-turned-riot in Montreal attracted international attention. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
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Jack Harris throws his hat in the ring one more time

  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Jack Harris is sitting in a stylish new brewpub off Duckworth Street in St. John’s, discussing his latest foray into federal politics.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 14, 2019
Former NDP MP Jack Harris, middle, pictured with former Conservative MP Laurie Hawn, left, and son John Harris, right, in 2014, is running again for a seat in the House of Commons in St. John’s East, N.L. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Jack Harris throws his hat in the ring one more time

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 14, 2019
  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Jack Harris is sitting in a stylish new brewpub off Duckworth Street in St. John’s, discussing his latest foray into federal politics.

Jack Harris throws his hat in the ring one more time

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 14, 2019
  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Jack Harris is sitting in a stylish new brewpub off Duckworth Street in St. John’s, discussing his latest foray into federal politics.
Former NDP MP Jack Harris, middle, pictured with former Conservative MP Laurie Hawn, left, and son John Harris, right, in 2014, is running again for a seat in the House of Commons in St. John’s East, N.L. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Can Newfoundland and Labrador attract immigrants if they don’t feel welcome?

  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—When I lived in Newfoundland in the early 1980s, a man named Peter Fenwick was the leader of the provincial NDP. Born
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 7, 2019
Newfoundland Premier Dwight Ball, pictured meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in April. The province's plan for 1,700 immigrants per year is a pittance compared to the national goal of 350,000, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Newfoundland and Labrador attract immigrants if they don’t feel welcome?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 7, 2019
  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—When I lived in Newfoundland in the early 1980s, a man named Peter Fenwick was the leader of the provincial NDP. Born

Can Newfoundland and Labrador attract immigrants if they don’t feel welcome?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 7, 2019
  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—When I lived in Newfoundland in the early 1980s, a man named Peter Fenwick was the leader of the provincial NDP. Born
Newfoundland Premier Dwight Ball, pictured meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in April. The province's plan for 1,700 immigrants per year is a pittance compared to the national goal of 350,000, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Come From Away and Oswald Fudge are ambassadors for a uniquely Newfoundland and Labrador story

  • GANDER, N.L.—Oswald Fudge is sitting opposite me in a restaurant in Gander. Given his busy schedule, I am flattered he has time for me.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 31, 2019
Former Gander, N.L., police officer Oswald Fudge inspired one the of the key figures in Come From Away, a Broadway sensation that showcases the province’s distinct heritage, culture, values, and history. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Come From Away and Oswald Fudge are ambassadors for a uniquely Newfoundland and Labrador story

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 31, 2019
  • GANDER, N.L.—Oswald Fudge is sitting opposite me in a restaurant in Gander. Given his busy schedule, I am flattered he has time for me.

Come From Away and Oswald Fudge are ambassadors for a uniquely Newfoundland and Labrador story

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 31, 2019
  • GANDER, N.L.—Oswald Fudge is sitting opposite me in a restaurant in Gander. Given his busy schedule, I am flattered he has time for me.
Former Gander, N.L., police officer Oswald Fudge inspired one the of the key figures in Come From Away, a Broadway sensation that showcases the province’s distinct heritage, culture, values, and history. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Small communities on the Rock being left to erode as hard times hit

  • CORNER BROOK, N.L.—Politics is a hard business anywhere, but in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is a blood sport. And in a tough economy, it
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 24, 2019
While many of the buildings have been repurposed at the former American military base in Stephenville, Nfld., there are still rusting hangars and street signs with American state names that make it look like an abandoned movie set. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Small communities on the Rock being left to erode as hard times hit

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 24, 2019
  • CORNER BROOK, N.L.—Politics is a hard business anywhere, but in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is a blood sport. And in a tough economy, it

Small communities on the Rock being left to erode as hard times hit

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 24, 2019
  • CORNER BROOK, N.L.—Politics is a hard business anywhere, but in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is a blood sport. And in a tough economy, it
While many of the buildings have been repurposed at the former American military base in Stephenville, Nfld., there are still rusting hangars and street signs with American state names that make it look like an abandoned movie set. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

When the art of the possible is an impossible dream, demagoguery takes hold

  • HALIFAX—I recently went to a book launch in Montreal in a local synagogue, at which many prominent citizens attended. The atmosphere of civility inside
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault says the restrictions imposed in his province by Bill 21 is ‘what the people want.’ But, Andrew Caddell asks, how far does that go? Photograph courtesy of CAQ’s Instagram

When the art of the possible is an impossible dream, demagoguery takes hold

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2019
  • HALIFAX—I recently went to a book launch in Montreal in a local synagogue, at which many prominent citizens attended. The atmosphere of civility inside

When the art of the possible is an impossible dream, demagoguery takes hold

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2019
  • HALIFAX—I recently went to a book launch in Montreal in a local synagogue, at which many prominent citizens attended. The atmosphere of civility inside
Quebec Premier François Legault says the restrictions imposed in his province by Bill 21 is ‘what the people want.’ But, Andrew Caddell asks, how far does that go? Photograph courtesy of CAQ’s Instagram

Stepping into an untapped tourist niche for rural Canada

  • KAMOURASKA, Que.—Walking offers lots of time to think, and learn. And as I plodded over 100 kilometres along the south shore of the St.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 10, 2019
Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured in May 2018, unveiled the Liberals’ new tourism strategy in May, but the government is a little late to the party, writes Andrew Caddell, who says rural Canada needs tourists now. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stepping into an untapped tourist niche for rural Canada

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 10, 2019
  • KAMOURASKA, Que.—Walking offers lots of time to think, and learn. And as I plodded over 100 kilometres along the south shore of the St.

Stepping into an untapped tourist niche for rural Canada

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 10, 2019
  • KAMOURASKA, Que.—Walking offers lots of time to think, and learn. And as I plodded over 100 kilometres along the south shore of the St.
Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured in May 2018, unveiled the Liberals’ new tourism strategy in May, but the government is a little late to the party, writes Andrew Caddell, who says rural Canada needs tourists now. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Getting back to basics with a great Canadian walk

  • KAMOURASKA, Que.—People always used to say, “Walk before you run.” But, as we age, the saying might change to “Walk when you have stopped
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 3, 2019
The Trans Canada Trail, begun in 1992, was the brainchild of prominent Albertan Bill Pratt, who envisaged a safe cycling and walking trail to link communities across Canada. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Getting back to basics with a great Canadian walk

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 3, 2019
  • KAMOURASKA, Que.—People always used to say, “Walk before you run.” But, as we age, the saying might change to “Walk when you have stopped

Getting back to basics with a great Canadian walk

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 3, 2019
  • KAMOURASKA, Que.—People always used to say, “Walk before you run.” But, as we age, the saying might change to “Walk when you have stopped
The Trans Canada Trail, begun in 1992, was the brainchild of prominent Albertan Bill Pratt, who envisaged a safe cycling and walking trail to link communities across Canada. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

A letter to Phoenix: It’s not me, it’s you

  • Dear Phoenix, I am writing because I think our relationship has gone on long enough, and sadly, it is not getting any better. As
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 26, 2019
Public servants rally outside of the Prime Minister’s Office in October 2017 over ongoing problems with the Phoenix pay system. Andrew Caddell writes that he knew he wasn’t the only one having relationship issues with Phoenix. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A letter to Phoenix: It’s not me, it’s you

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 26, 2019
  • Dear Phoenix, I am writing because I think our relationship has gone on long enough, and sadly, it is not getting any better. As

A letter to Phoenix: It’s not me, it’s you

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 26, 2019
  • Dear Phoenix, I am writing because I think our relationship has gone on long enough, and sadly, it is not getting any better. As
Public servants rally outside of the Prime Minister’s Office in October 2017 over ongoing problems with the Phoenix pay system. Andrew Caddell writes that he knew he wasn’t the only one having relationship issues with Phoenix. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s leaders don’t seem to understand that architecture matters

  • OTTAWA—When I was a child in Montreal, my father took me from his office in Place Ville Marie to the top of the building.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 19, 2019
An artist’s rendering of the proposed addition to the famed Château Laurier hotel. Ottawa City Council’s recent approval of the design is another example of it trying to be the ‘city imagination forgot,’ writes Andrew Caddell. Image courtesy of the City of Ottawa

Ottawa’s leaders don’t seem to understand that architecture matters

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 19, 2019
  • OTTAWA—When I was a child in Montreal, my father took me from his office in Place Ville Marie to the top of the building.

Ottawa’s leaders don’t seem to understand that architecture matters

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 19, 2019
  • OTTAWA—When I was a child in Montreal, my father took me from his office in Place Ville Marie to the top of the building.
An artist’s rendering of the proposed addition to the famed Château Laurier hotel. Ottawa City Council’s recent approval of the design is another example of it trying to be the ‘city imagination forgot,’ writes Andrew Caddell. Image courtesy of the City of Ottawa

Grief is not an easy path, but it doesn’t have to be walked alone

  • OTTAWA—When I was a teenager, my 80-year-old grandfather told me “the hardest part about growing old is burying your friends.” The most striking loss
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 12, 2019
Losing son James, left, pictured with sister Emily, before shipping out to Bosnia in March 1995, was a difficult time, writes Andrew Caddell, right, and required more than a year before healing began. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Grief is not an easy path, but it doesn’t have to be walked alone

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 12, 2019
  • OTTAWA—When I was a teenager, my 80-year-old grandfather told me “the hardest part about growing old is burying your friends.” The most striking loss

Grief is not an easy path, but it doesn’t have to be walked alone

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 12, 2019
  • OTTAWA—When I was a teenager, my 80-year-old grandfather told me “the hardest part about growing old is burying your friends.” The most striking loss
Losing son James, left, pictured with sister Emily, before shipping out to Bosnia in March 1995, was a difficult time, writes Andrew Caddell, right, and required more than a year before healing began. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Spare a moment this week for the D-Day Dodgers, Canada’s forgotten soldiers

  • OTTAWA—Seventy-five years ago this week, my father, Captain Philip Caddell, of the 57th Battery, First Canadian anti-tank regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, First Canadian Division,
FeatureBY ANDREW CADDELL | June 5, 2019
Former Canadian Forces Captain Philip M. Caddell stands in Moro River Cemetery, in Italy, in March, 1996. Capt. Caddell was part of the group of Canadian troops who helped liberate Italy during the Second World War. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Spare a moment this week for the D-Day Dodgers, Canada’s forgotten soldiers

FeatureBY ANDREW CADDELL | June 5, 2019
  • OTTAWA—Seventy-five years ago this week, my father, Captain Philip Caddell, of the 57th Battery, First Canadian anti-tank regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, First Canadian Division,

Spare a moment this week for the D-Day Dodgers, Canada’s forgotten soldiers

FeatureBY ANDREW CADDELL | June 5, 2019
  • OTTAWA—Seventy-five years ago this week, my father, Captain Philip Caddell, of the 57th Battery, First Canadian anti-tank regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, First Canadian Division,
Former Canadian Forces Captain Philip M. Caddell stands in Moro River Cemetery, in Italy, in March, 1996. Capt. Caddell was part of the group of Canadian troops who helped liberate Italy during the Second World War. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

‘Don’t mention the war’: what message are the government, military delivering?

  • OTTAWA—Over the weekend, I was riding my bike beside the Rideau Canal and I passed a troop of young soldiers. As I passed, I
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 29, 2019
Barbara Maisonneuve, major (retired), views the national memorial commemorating Canada’s mission in Afghanistan at the Royal Military College of Saint-Jean, in Quebec in 2015. The newest memorial to the 12-year mission, in Ottawa, has come under controversy after it was opened and dedicated behind closed doors, with no public access. DND photograph by Cpl. Nédia Coutinho

‘Don’t mention the war’: what message are the government, military delivering?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 29, 2019
  • OTTAWA—Over the weekend, I was riding my bike beside the Rideau Canal and I passed a troop of young soldiers. As I passed, I

‘Don’t mention the war’: what message are the government, military delivering?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 29, 2019
  • OTTAWA—Over the weekend, I was riding my bike beside the Rideau Canal and I passed a troop of young soldiers. As I passed, I
Barbara Maisonneuve, major (retired), views the national memorial commemorating Canada’s mission in Afghanistan at the Royal Military College of Saint-Jean, in Quebec in 2015. The newest memorial to the 12-year mission, in Ottawa, has come under controversy after it was opened and dedicated behind closed doors, with no public access. DND photograph by Cpl. Nédia Coutinho

Anger in politics is neither appealing nor productive

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—May 20 marked 39 years since the first Quebec referendum, which resulted in a 60-40 rejection of the Parti Québécois bid for independence.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 22, 2019
Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie, pictured earlier this year, verbally attacked Liberal Leader Dwight Ball on election night last week, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Scheer’s Flickr

Anger in politics is neither appealing nor productive

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 22, 2019
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—May 20 marked 39 years since the first Quebec referendum, which resulted in a 60-40 rejection of the Parti Québécois bid for independence.

Anger in politics is neither appealing nor productive

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 22, 2019
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—May 20 marked 39 years since the first Quebec referendum, which resulted in a 60-40 rejection of the Parti Québécois bid for independence.
Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie, pictured earlier this year, verbally attacked Liberal Leader Dwight Ball on election night last week, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Scheer’s Flickr

Feds should make like a hiker meeting a grizzly and speak to, not fight with, Alberta

  • PRIDDIS, ALTA.—In one of his most memorable songs, the folk- and country-music icon Ian Tyson sang of Springtime in Alberta as the time of
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 15, 2019
Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party won Alberta’s April provincial election with a majority 63 seats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds should make like a hiker meeting a grizzly and speak to, not fight with, Alberta

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 15, 2019
  • PRIDDIS, ALTA.—In one of his most memorable songs, the folk- and country-music icon Ian Tyson sang of Springtime in Alberta as the time of

Feds should make like a hiker meeting a grizzly and speak to, not fight with, Alberta

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 15, 2019
  • PRIDDIS, ALTA.—In one of his most memorable songs, the folk- and country-music icon Ian Tyson sang of Springtime in Alberta as the time of
Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party won Alberta’s April provincial election with a majority 63 seats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Appointments vetted by Liberalist a tempest in a teapot

  • OTTAWA—The recent revelations in The Globe and Mail about the Prime Minister’s Office’s use of a list to compare party affiliation for nominations for
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 8, 2019
Recent appointments to top courts, the Senate, and Crown corporations by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau show the new system works, and isn’t a purely partisan exercise, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Appointments vetted by Liberalist a tempest in a teapot

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 8, 2019
  • OTTAWA—The recent revelations in The Globe and Mail about the Prime Minister’s Office’s use of a list to compare party affiliation for nominations for

Appointments vetted by Liberalist a tempest in a teapot

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 8, 2019
  • OTTAWA—The recent revelations in The Globe and Mail about the Prime Minister’s Office’s use of a list to compare party affiliation for nominations for
Recent appointments to top courts, the Senate, and Crown corporations by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau show the new system works, and isn’t a purely partisan exercise, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Floods remind us we haven’t learned lessons of the past

  • OTTAWA—In 1791, after a century of habitation in the flat plains along the Saint Lawrence River, an earthquake hit the parish of Kamouraska, Que.,
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 1, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault posted this photo of him on Twitter speaking to reporters on April 29, the day he visited flooded areas in Maskinongé and Nicolet, Que. His government has offered to pay up to $200,000 to buy the homes of people who had built on flood plains, and leave the areas vacant. Photograph courtesy of François Legault’s Twitter/Emilie Nadeau

Floods remind us we haven’t learned lessons of the past

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 1, 2019
  • OTTAWA—In 1791, after a century of habitation in the flat plains along the Saint Lawrence River, an earthquake hit the parish of Kamouraska, Que.,

Floods remind us we haven’t learned lessons of the past

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 1, 2019
  • OTTAWA—In 1791, after a century of habitation in the flat plains along the Saint Lawrence River, an earthquake hit the parish of Kamouraska, Que.,
Quebec Premier François Legault posted this photo of him on Twitter speaking to reporters on April 29, the day he visited flooded areas in Maskinongé and Nicolet, Que. His government has offered to pay up to $200,000 to buy the homes of people who had built on flood plains, and leave the areas vacant. Photograph courtesy of François Legault’s Twitter/Emilie Nadeau

PM Trudeau ought to go back to government by cabinet

  • OTTAWA—Back in 2013, the Liberal Party of Canada was looking for a new executive director. I applied and was on the short list, but
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on April 3, the day after he booted former ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. The prime minister is least effective when he tries to be the sole decider, says columnist Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Trudeau ought to go back to government by cabinet

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
  • OTTAWA—Back in 2013, the Liberal Party of Canada was looking for a new executive director. I applied and was on the short list, but

PM Trudeau ought to go back to government by cabinet

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
  • OTTAWA—Back in 2013, the Liberal Party of Canada was looking for a new executive director. I applied and was on the short list, but
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on April 3, the day after he booted former ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. The prime minister is least effective when he tries to be the sole decider, says columnist Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill 21: a return to Quebec’s dark past

  • In the 1930s, the start of a time referred to in Quebec as “la grande noirceur” (the great darkness), the government of premier Maurice
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has introduced Bill 21, which purports to ensure the neutrality of the government by insisting no one in a position of authority be allowed to wear ‘religious symbols’ while exercising their functions. Photograph courtesy of CAQ/Instagram

Bill 21: a return to Quebec’s dark past

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
  • In the 1930s, the start of a time referred to in Quebec as “la grande noirceur” (the great darkness), the government of premier Maurice

Bill 21: a return to Quebec’s dark past

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
  • In the 1930s, the start of a time referred to in Quebec as “la grande noirceur” (the great darkness), the government of premier Maurice
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has introduced Bill 21, which purports to ensure the neutrality of the government by insisting no one in a position of authority be allowed to wear ‘religious symbols’ while exercising their functions. Photograph courtesy of CAQ/Instagram

American exceptionalism: applying a 19th-century belief to the 21st century

  • Last week, I was in California, a state I had never visited. The trip was a respite from the long Ottawa winter. And while
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 3, 2019
The U.S. under President Donald Trump has cut ties with several UN organizations, including UNESCO and the Human Rights Council, and has been highly critical of NATO and the G7. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

American exceptionalism: applying a 19th-century belief to the 21st century

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 3, 2019
  • Last week, I was in California, a state I had never visited. The trip was a respite from the long Ottawa winter. And while

American exceptionalism: applying a 19th-century belief to the 21st century

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 3, 2019
  • Last week, I was in California, a state I had never visited. The trip was a respite from the long Ottawa winter. And while
The U.S. under President Donald Trump has cut ties with several UN organizations, including UNESCO and the Human Rights Council, and has been highly critical of NATO and the G7. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

‘Made in Canada’ should be a source of pride

  • They say timing is everything in politics, and more than likely in journalism as well. The recent confluence of events in Ottawa and abroad
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 27, 2019
Bombardier, which has sold C Series planes to airlines including AirBaltic, has always hired and promoted Canadians and produced innovative products, yet its strongest market is outside of Canada, says Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Olivier Cabaret

‘Made in Canada’ should be a source of pride

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 27, 2019
  • They say timing is everything in politics, and more than likely in journalism as well. The recent confluence of events in Ottawa and abroad

‘Made in Canada’ should be a source of pride

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 27, 2019
  • They say timing is everything in politics, and more than likely in journalism as well. The recent confluence of events in Ottawa and abroad
Bombardier, which has sold C Series planes to airlines including AirBaltic, has always hired and promoted Canadians and produced innovative products, yet its strongest market is outside of Canada, says Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Olivier Cabaret

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