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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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We may already be in the Third World War

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In the fall of 1979, I was a radio reporter in Montreal, covering local news and political events. One day I was assigned
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 9, 2022
Sergeant Chris Payne from the Operation Unifier Medical Training Group delivers ‘Stress Lane’ training to the candidates of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Basic Combat Medic Course, at the NGU Training Center in Zolochiv, Ukraine on March 12, 2021. It is obvious we have to be serious about defence expenditures and recruitment for the Canadian Forces, as there is now a genuine threat, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Cpl. Melissa Gloude

We may already be in the Third World War

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 9, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In the fall of 1979, I was a radio reporter in Montreal, covering local news and political events. One day I was assigned

We may already be in the Third World War

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 9, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In the fall of 1979, I was a radio reporter in Montreal, covering local news and political events. One day I was assigned
Sergeant Chris Payne from the Operation Unifier Medical Training Group delivers ‘Stress Lane’ training to the candidates of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Basic Combat Medic Course, at the NGU Training Center in Zolochiv, Ukraine on March 12, 2021. It is obvious we have to be serious about defence expenditures and recruitment for the Canadian Forces, as there is now a genuine threat, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Cpl. Melissa Gloude

Governments sometimes don’t grasp human nature, and that’s a problem

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is a lesson I never forgot. In March of 2000, I was in Bangladesh, speaking to a group of doctors and administrators
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 2, 2022
A Freedom Convoy supporter holds a sign at the National War Memorial on Feb. 16, as their occupation of downtown Ottawa entered the second week. For these people, campaigns against smoking, drinking, or in favour of helmets are just so much noise. The same for vaccine and mask mandates, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Governments sometimes don’t grasp human nature, and that’s a problem

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 2, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is a lesson I never forgot. In March of 2000, I was in Bangladesh, speaking to a group of doctors and administrators

Governments sometimes don’t grasp human nature, and that’s a problem

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 2, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is a lesson I never forgot. In March of 2000, I was in Bangladesh, speaking to a group of doctors and administrators
A Freedom Convoy supporter holds a sign at the National War Memorial on Feb. 16, as their occupation of downtown Ottawa entered the second week. For these people, campaigns against smoking, drinking, or in favour of helmets are just so much noise. The same for vaccine and mask mandates, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The law must apply equally to all, or it will be held in contempt

  • MONTREAL—No one is above the law. This principle applies to the occupiers in Ottawa, as much as it does to every other Canadian. Despite
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 23, 2022
Signs, flags, and convoy trucks parked along Wellington Street are pictured on Feb. 17, shortly before law enforcement moved to end the weeks-long occupation. The leaders of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' arrested last week deserve everything they get. But so does any person who commits a criminal act, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The law must apply equally to all, or it will be held in contempt

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 23, 2022
  • MONTREAL—No one is above the law. This principle applies to the occupiers in Ottawa, as much as it does to every other Canadian. Despite

The law must apply equally to all, or it will be held in contempt

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 23, 2022
  • MONTREAL—No one is above the law. This principle applies to the occupiers in Ottawa, as much as it does to every other Canadian. Despite
Signs, flags, and convoy trucks parked along Wellington Street are pictured on Feb. 17, shortly before law enforcement moved to end the weeks-long occupation. The leaders of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' arrested last week deserve everything they get. But so does any person who commits a criminal act, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We can’t ignore the lessons of the Ottawa occupation

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—From the distance of this secure, rural Quebec village, the events in Ottawa might seem inconsequential. After all, the grocery stores shelves are
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 9, 2022
A convoy supporter is pictured in Ottawa on Feb. 6. Any breakdown in the social order can be attributed to those who ignore the lessons of history or civics, but the fault also falls on leaders who fail to underscore their importance. In today’s social media world, without a counternarrative, people will accept lies as truth and nonsense as reality. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

We can’t ignore the lessons of the Ottawa occupation

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 9, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—From the distance of this secure, rural Quebec village, the events in Ottawa might seem inconsequential. After all, the grocery stores shelves are

We can’t ignore the lessons of the Ottawa occupation

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 9, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—From the distance of this secure, rural Quebec village, the events in Ottawa might seem inconsequential. After all, the grocery stores shelves are
A convoy supporter is pictured in Ottawa on Feb. 6. Any breakdown in the social order can be attributed to those who ignore the lessons of history or civics, but the fault also falls on leaders who fail to underscore their importance. In today’s social media world, without a counternarrative, people will accept lies as truth and nonsense as reality. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The MOU says everything you need to know about the truckers protest

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—I was in Ottawa last week, but I got out ahead of the inappropriately named “Freedom Convoy.” While many regular readers know of
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 2, 2022
Protestors with the Freedom Convoy are pictured on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29. The degree of ignorance shown by the leaders of the demonstration of the legitimate authority of the government, its makeup, the Constitution, federal-provincial jurisdiction, is, as one commentator put it, 'breathtaking,' writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The MOU says everything you need to know about the truckers protest

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 2, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—I was in Ottawa last week, but I got out ahead of the inappropriately named “Freedom Convoy.” While many regular readers know of

The MOU says everything you need to know about the truckers protest

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 2, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—I was in Ottawa last week, but I got out ahead of the inappropriately named “Freedom Convoy.” While many regular readers know of
Protestors with the Freedom Convoy are pictured on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29. The degree of ignorance shown by the leaders of the demonstration of the legitimate authority of the government, its makeup, the Constitution, federal-provincial jurisdiction, is, as one commentator put it, 'breathtaking,' writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Graham Fraser’s new work reminds us of Canada’s crisis in the 1960s

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—”We have been driven to the conclusion that Canada, without being fully conscious of the fact, is passing through the greatest crisis in
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 26, 2022
The legacy of members of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, including Clément Cormier, left, André Laurendeau, Jean-Louis Gagnon, Frank Scott, and Paul Wyczynski, was the Official Languages Act of 1969 and greater support for institutional bilingualism, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Graham Fraser

Graham Fraser’s new work reminds us of Canada’s crisis in the 1960s

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 26, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—”We have been driven to the conclusion that Canada, without being fully conscious of the fact, is passing through the greatest crisis in

Graham Fraser’s new work reminds us of Canada’s crisis in the 1960s

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 26, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—”We have been driven to the conclusion that Canada, without being fully conscious of the fact, is passing through the greatest crisis in
The legacy of members of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, including Clément Cormier, left, André Laurendeau, Jean-Louis Gagnon, Frank Scott, and Paul Wyczynski, was the Official Languages Act of 1969 and greater support for institutional bilingualism, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Graham Fraser

Anti-vaxxers are doing no one any good

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—A friend of mine recently posted the following note on Facebook: “I phoned my cousin on Boxing Day to wish her a belated
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 19, 2022
The emerging idol of the credulous is Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, now dubbed ‘Novaxx’ for his stand against immunization. In another era, flat-earthers or prophets of impending doom would have paraded with signs in public, and people would simply ignore them, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Carine06

Anti-vaxxers are doing no one any good

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 19, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—A friend of mine recently posted the following note on Facebook: “I phoned my cousin on Boxing Day to wish her a belated

Anti-vaxxers are doing no one any good

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 19, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—A friend of mine recently posted the following note on Facebook: “I phoned my cousin on Boxing Day to wish her a belated
The emerging idol of the credulous is Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, now dubbed ‘Novaxx’ for his stand against immunization. In another era, flat-earthers or prophets of impending doom would have paraded with signs in public, and people would simply ignore them, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Carine06

Six decades later, we are overdue for a study of the public service

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE. – Happy New Year from chilly rural Quebec. To start the year off right, there was an announcement from the PMO, which
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 12, 2022
Mona Fortier, president of the Treasury Board, which serves as the employer of federal bureaucrats, is pictured in Ottawa on Oct. 27, 2021, with her director of labour relations Jade Mallette. A reworking of the public service is long overdue, as is a Royal Commission, but Andrew Caddell writes that he doesn’t hold out much hope the Trudeau PMO will undertake it. But perhaps they are close enough to the public service to shake things up. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Six decades later, we are overdue for a study of the public service

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 12, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE. – Happy New Year from chilly rural Quebec. To start the year off right, there was an announcement from the PMO, which

Six decades later, we are overdue for a study of the public service

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 12, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE. – Happy New Year from chilly rural Quebec. To start the year off right, there was an announcement from the PMO, which
Mona Fortier, president of the Treasury Board, which serves as the employer of federal bureaucrats, is pictured in Ottawa on Oct. 27, 2021, with her director of labour relations Jade Mallette. A reworking of the public service is long overdue, as is a Royal Commission, but Andrew Caddell writes that he doesn’t hold out much hope the Trudeau PMO will undertake it. But perhaps they are close enough to the public service to shake things up. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Beatles: Get Back is a lesson in creativity and management

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.– “And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.”  Those lines, among the last The Beatles
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 15, 2021
The Beatles wave to fans after arriving at Kennedy Airport in February 1964. Two recent Beatles documentaries are gifts that provide an explanation of why the band's musical and cultural legacy will endure, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The Beatles: Get Back is a lesson in creativity and management

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 15, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.– “And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.”  Those lines, among the last The Beatles

The Beatles: Get Back is a lesson in creativity and management

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 15, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.– “And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.”  Those lines, among the last The Beatles
The Beatles wave to fans after arriving at Kennedy Airport in February 1964. Two recent Beatles documentaries are gifts that provide an explanation of why the band's musical and cultural legacy will endure, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The Quebec Liberal Party struggles for its soul

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Dominique Anglade is the eternal optimist. Coming out of its weekend policy convention in Quebec City, the Quebec Liberal Party gave her a
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 1, 2021
The dilemma for Quebec Liberal Party Leader Dominique Anglade is: appeal to anglophones and lose francophone votes, or seek out young people, nationalists, and those in the regions with a stronger pro-French message and gain seats, writes Andrew Caddell. Screenshot courtesy of Global News

The Quebec Liberal Party struggles for its soul

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 1, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Dominique Anglade is the eternal optimist. Coming out of its weekend policy convention in Quebec City, the Quebec Liberal Party gave her a

The Quebec Liberal Party struggles for its soul

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 1, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Dominique Anglade is the eternal optimist. Coming out of its weekend policy convention in Quebec City, the Quebec Liberal Party gave her a
The dilemma for Quebec Liberal Party Leader Dominique Anglade is: appeal to anglophones and lose francophone votes, or seek out young people, nationalists, and those in the regions with a stronger pro-French message and gain seats, writes Andrew Caddell. Screenshot courtesy of Global News

Quebec’s hockey committee should focus on more than pride

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—François Legault is concerned about a crisis in Quebec. No, it is not COVID-19 deaths, among the highest in the country during the
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 24, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault made a point of mentioning that last season, for the first time in its history, the Montreal Canadiens iced a team without a francophone player. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dinur

Quebec’s hockey committee should focus on more than pride

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 24, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—François Legault is concerned about a crisis in Quebec. No, it is not COVID-19 deaths, among the highest in the country during the

Quebec’s hockey committee should focus on more than pride

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 24, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—François Legault is concerned about a crisis in Quebec. No, it is not COVID-19 deaths, among the highest in the country during the
Quebec Premier François Legault made a point of mentioning that last season, for the first time in its history, the Montreal Canadiens iced a team without a francophone player. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dinur

Michael Rousseau is the gift that keeps on giving for François Legault

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—François Legault must be thanking his lucky stars. In the midst of a coroner’s inquiry into mass deaths at a seniors’ home in
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 17, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault, left, should have been jumping for joy after the firestorm caused by Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau undid all the arguments against his government’s language law, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of CNW Group/PwC

Michael Rousseau is the gift that keeps on giving for François Legault

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 17, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—François Legault must be thanking his lucky stars. In the midst of a coroner’s inquiry into mass deaths at a seniors’ home in

Michael Rousseau is the gift that keeps on giving for François Legault

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 17, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—François Legault must be thanking his lucky stars. In the midst of a coroner’s inquiry into mass deaths at a seniors’ home in
Quebec Premier François Legault, left, should have been jumping for joy after the firestorm caused by Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau undid all the arguments against his government’s language law, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of CNW Group/PwC

In Kamouraska, all politics is local

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—I began writing this column in July of 2017. As regular readers know, over the past four years I have been critical of
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 10, 2021
Andrew Caddell writes that he would not speak French, understand the cycle of the tides, appreciate the environment, Quebec culture and politics, or rural life without having spent so much time in Kamouraska, and he was worried about where the village was going. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

In Kamouraska, all politics is local

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 10, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—I began writing this column in July of 2017. As regular readers know, over the past four years I have been critical of

In Kamouraska, all politics is local

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 10, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—I began writing this column in July of 2017. As regular readers know, over the past four years I have been critical of
Andrew Caddell writes that he would not speak French, understand the cycle of the tides, appreciate the environment, Quebec culture and politics, or rural life without having spent so much time in Kamouraska, and he was worried about where the village was going. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

The party’s over—the Liberal Party, that is

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“I did not leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left me.”  That was Ronald Reagan in 1962, when he became a Republican.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 3, 2021
National Defence Minister Anita Anand leaves the Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa on Oct. 27, with staffer Todd Lane, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. This cabinet does not resemble any previous Liberal ministry, writes Andrew Caddell, and the party is instead characterized by massive deficits, huge social spending, zero growth, flags at half-mast, income supports, and a cabinet composed of only one pro-business minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The party’s over—the Liberal Party, that is

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 3, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“I did not leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left me.”  That was Ronald Reagan in 1962, when he became a Republican.

The party’s over—the Liberal Party, that is

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 3, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“I did not leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left me.”  That was Ronald Reagan in 1962, when he became a Republican.
National Defence Minister Anita Anand leaves the Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa on Oct. 27, with staffer Todd Lane, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. This cabinet does not resemble any previous Liberal ministry, writes Andrew Caddell, and the party is instead characterized by massive deficits, huge social spending, zero growth, flags at half-mast, income supports, and a cabinet composed of only one pro-business minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A Scotsman’s walk across Canada is a Quixotic, but inspiring quest

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Ever since Terry Fox gallantly attempted to run across Canada four decades ago to beat cancer, there have been many others who have
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 20, 2021
An unapologetic advocate of Scottish independence, Michael Yellowlees' quest has been embraced by Scots across the country. In our multicultural country, it is often forgotten there are between five and eight million Canadians who can claim Scottish heritage in Canada, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

A Scotsman’s walk across Canada is a Quixotic, but inspiring quest

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 20, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Ever since Terry Fox gallantly attempted to run across Canada four decades ago to beat cancer, there have been many others who have

A Scotsman’s walk across Canada is a Quixotic, but inspiring quest

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 20, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Ever since Terry Fox gallantly attempted to run across Canada four decades ago to beat cancer, there have been many others who have
An unapologetic advocate of Scottish independence, Michael Yellowlees' quest has been embraced by Scots across the country. In our multicultural country, it is often forgotten there are between five and eight million Canadians who can claim Scottish heritage in Canada, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

New Aislin book uses humour to blunt COVID’s impact

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—COVID-19 is no laughing matter. With four million dead from the virus worldwide, 28,000 in Canada, anti-vaxxers abusing medical professionals, social media lies abounding
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 13, 2021
The cover of cartoonist Terry Mosher's new book, Aislin’s Favourite COVID Cartoons from Around the World, is pictured left, alongside one of his stamps from Canada Post's popular 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series set. Images courtesy of Terry Mosher

New Aislin book uses humour to blunt COVID’s impact

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 13, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—COVID-19 is no laughing matter. With four million dead from the virus worldwide, 28,000 in Canada, anti-vaxxers abusing medical professionals, social media lies abounding

New Aislin book uses humour to blunt COVID’s impact

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 13, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—COVID-19 is no laughing matter. With four million dead from the virus worldwide, 28,000 in Canada, anti-vaxxers abusing medical professionals, social media lies abounding
The cover of cartoonist Terry Mosher's new book, Aislin’s Favourite COVID Cartoons from Around the World, is pictured left, alongside one of his stamps from Canada Post's popular 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series set. Images courtesy of Terry Mosher

Shhh, don’t tell anyone François Legault has a hidden agenda

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“The cat is out of the bag.” That is what Quebec Premier François Legault said in the Quebec National Assembly recently, referring to
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 4, 2021
The government of François Legault has more of a separatist tinge with every passing month, writes Andrew Caddell. If and when Quebec decides to declare its nationhood, Canada’s future will be in serious peril. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Shhh, don’t tell anyone François Legault has a hidden agenda

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 4, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“The cat is out of the bag.” That is what Quebec Premier François Legault said in the Quebec National Assembly recently, referring to

Shhh, don’t tell anyone François Legault has a hidden agenda

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 4, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“The cat is out of the bag.” That is what Quebec Premier François Legault said in the Quebec National Assembly recently, referring to
The government of François Legault has more of a separatist tinge with every passing month, writes Andrew Caddell. If and when Quebec decides to declare its nationhood, Canada’s future will be in serious peril. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The life of an MP is not as easy as it may seem

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is not an easy job, no matter what people may think. I am talking about being a Member of Parliament, which is,
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 22, 2021
The interim House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building is pictured on Feb. 24. The vast majority of MPs are humble servants, who go to Ottawa without any pretensions or ambitions beyond doing a good job, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The life of an MP is not as easy as it may seem

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 22, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is not an easy job, no matter what people may think. I am talking about being a Member of Parliament, which is,

The life of an MP is not as easy as it may seem

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 22, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It is not an easy job, no matter what people may think. I am talking about being a Member of Parliament, which is,
The interim House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building is pictured on Feb. 24. The vast majority of MPs are humble servants, who go to Ottawa without any pretensions or ambitions beyond doing a good job, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Erin O’Toole, the Man of Rubber

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“I will give Quebec the powers of a nation.” Quick: what Quebec nationalist said that? Was it premier Maurice Duplessis in the 1950s,
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 15, 2021
As Erin O’Toole often boasts of his military record, there is more than a hint of irony that a man who once defended his country would now want to give it away, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Erin O’Toole, the Man of Rubber

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 15, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“I will give Quebec the powers of a nation.” Quick: what Quebec nationalist said that? Was it premier Maurice Duplessis in the 1950s,

Erin O’Toole, the Man of Rubber

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 15, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“I will give Quebec the powers of a nation.” Quick: what Quebec nationalist said that? Was it premier Maurice Duplessis in the 1950s,
As Erin O’Toole often boasts of his military record, there is more than a hint of irony that a man who once defended his country would now want to give it away, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

In praise of the ‘common man’

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In this era of celebrity and fame, and especially during this election campaign, we overlook the enormous contributions of so-called “ordinary” people to
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 8, 2021
The so-called ‘common’ people fight wars, build cars, serve the public, and grow our economy. They do great things and every day prove none of us is better than the other, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

In praise of the ‘common man’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 8, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In this era of celebrity and fame, and especially during this election campaign, we overlook the enormous contributions of so-called “ordinary” people to

In praise of the ‘common man’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 8, 2021
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In this era of celebrity and fame, and especially during this election campaign, we overlook the enormous contributions of so-called “ordinary” people to
The so-called ‘common’ people fight wars, build cars, serve the public, and grow our economy. They do great things and every day prove none of us is better than the other, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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