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Bruce Carson was senior adviser to prime minister Stephen Harper from 2006-09 and involved in the preparation of four Harper budgets. He publishes a daily commentary on political issues: The Morning Brief.

Welcome to Trudeau 3.0. Can he navigate smooth recovery to post-COVID economy?

Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | November 8, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the media on Oct. 26 after unveiling his new cabinet. This cabinet is much too large to be an effective decision-making body, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | November 8, 2021
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | November 8, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the media on Oct. 26 after unveiling his new cabinet. This cabinet is much too large to be an effective decision-making body, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | November 8, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the media on Oct. 26 after unveiling his new cabinet. This cabinet is much too large to be an effective decision-making body, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | November 8, 2021
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | November 8, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the media on Oct. 26 after unveiling his new cabinet. This cabinet is much too large to be an effective decision-making body, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 30, 2021
Developing a frame for this election emphasizes the need to put forward a positive, forward-looking alternative. This election might actually be about trust and authenticity and electing someone whom Canadians believe will keep their promises, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 30, 2021
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 30, 2021
Developing a frame for this election emphasizes the need to put forward a positive, forward-looking alternative. This election might actually be about trust and authenticity and electing someone whom Canadians believe will keep their promises, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 18, 2021
During the July 26 installation ceremony and in Mary Simon’s speech following, one just knew that we were dealing with someone who made promises she did intend to keep and set goals she attended to accomplish, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 18, 2021
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 18, 2021
During the July 26 installation ceremony and in Mary Simon’s speech following, one just knew that we were dealing with someone who made promises she did intend to keep and set goals she attended to accomplish, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | January 13, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured top left, Privy Council Clerk Ian Shugart, new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, new Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, Governor General Julie Payette, Jim Carr, special representative to the Prairies, and new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, were on hand for the first virtual swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | January 13, 2021
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | January 13, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured top left, Privy Council Clerk Ian Shugart, new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, new Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, Governor General Julie Payette, Jim Carr, special representative to the Prairies, and new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, were on hand for the first virtual swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | December 31, 2020
As we look towards a new, and hopefully better, year, there is still much to be thankful for coming from 2020. We can celebrate the indomitable nature of the human spirit, which has been displayed once again, and we really are our sisters’ and brothers’ keepers during the worst of times. Unsplash photograph by Manuel Peris Tirado
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | December 31, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | December 31, 2020
As we look towards a new, and hopefully better, year, there is still much to be thankful for coming from 2020. We can celebrate the indomitable nature of the human spirit, which has been displayed once again, and we really are our sisters’ and brothers’ keepers during the worst of times. Unsplash photograph by Manuel Peris Tirado
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | October 7, 2020
Patty Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu is pictured speaking to reporters outside of the West Block on Sept. 30. It is time the government acted to attract other rapid test manufacturers to Canada and increase the focus on gaining results from Health Canada, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | October 7, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | October 7, 2020
Patty Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu is pictured speaking to reporters outside of the West Block on Sept. 30. It is time the government acted to attract other rapid test manufacturers to Canada and increase the focus on gaining results from Health Canada, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 23, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Hovering over any decision to force an election by either the government or opposition is the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 23, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 23, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Hovering over any decision to force an election by either the government or opposition is the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 7, 2020
Of the four star recruits, only one remains, Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister, and now finance minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 7, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 7, 2020
Of the four star recruits, only one remains, Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister, and now finance minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 31, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault told the Canadian Press that his department pointed the CFL to the government's existing COVID-19 relief programs for businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 31, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 31, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault told the Canadian Press that his department pointed the CFL to the government's existing COVID-19 relief programs for businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 5, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured July 30, 2020, testifying remotely before the House Finance Committee which is looking into the WE Charity controversy. What is unusual is that prime minister didn’t know about the recommendation of WE Charity as the only entity capable of delivering the program until the May 8 cabinet meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 5, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 5, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured July 30, 2020, testifying remotely before the House Finance Committee which is looking into the WE Charity controversy. What is unusual is that prime minister didn’t know about the recommendation of WE Charity as the only entity capable of delivering the program until the May 8 cabinet meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | April 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bids farewell to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in February 2017. Because of the deep connections between Canada and the U.S., Canada is really not in a position to strike out looking for a new best friend, especially if the choice is China, writes Bruce Carson. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | April 15, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | April 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bids farewell to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in February 2017. Because of the deep connections between Canada and the U.S., Canada is really not in a position to strike out looking for a new best friend, especially if the choice is China, writes Bruce Carson. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | February 10, 2020
The history of the Progressive Conservative Party in the modern era could be said to have begun with the leadership of Robert Stanfield. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | February 10, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | February 10, 2020
The history of the Progressive Conservative Party in the modern era could be said to have begun with the leadership of Robert Stanfield. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | January 27, 2020
On major confidence matters, such as approval of the budget, outreach to opposition parties should occur at a very early stage. In this Parliament, that task could be given to Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier, pictured. If budget promises are made to opposition parties, they must be fulfilled, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | January 27, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | January 27, 2020
On major confidence matters, such as approval of the budget, outreach to opposition parties should occur at a very early stage. In this Parliament, that task could be given to Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier, pictured. If budget promises are made to opposition parties, they must be fulfilled, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 15, 2016
At the end of August, GDP numbers for June will be announced and they are predicted to show that the economy in the second quarter has contracted beyond the numbers set out by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, pictured, in last month's Monetary Policy Update. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 15, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | August 15, 2016
At the end of August, GDP numbers for June will be announced and they are predicted to show that the economy in the second quarter has contracted beyond the numbers set out by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, pictured, in last month's Monetary Policy Update. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | July 25, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's rhetoric may carry through another year, but not much beyond that, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | July 25, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | July 25, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's rhetoric may carry through another year, but not much beyond that, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | July 11, 2016
With this court decision on the Northern Gateway pipeline, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer just got a lot more complicated, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | July 11, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | July 11, 2016
With this court decision on the Northern Gateway pipeline, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer just got a lot more complicated, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | June 27, 2016
Liberal Senate Leader James Cowan, pictured in this file photo on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | June 27, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | June 27, 2016
Liberal Senate Leader James Cowan, pictured in this file photo on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | May 30, 2016
Perhaps it is time for the prime minister to step back, take a deep breath and reflect on the fact that governing in a parliamentary democracy is hard work, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | May 30, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | May 30, 2016
Perhaps it is time for the prime minister to step back, take a deep breath and reflect on the fact that governing in a parliamentary democracy is hard work, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | April 11, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | April 11, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | April 11, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | March 28, 2016
If growth is to come, it will be when the second round of infrastructure spending occurs, as Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 22 in Ottawa, said 'over the course of the next decade, we will invest more than $120-billion in infrastructure.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | March 28, 2016
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | March 28, 2016
If growth is to come, it will be when the second round of infrastructure spending occurs, as Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 22 in Ottawa, said 'over the course of the next decade, we will invest more than $120-billion in infrastructure.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright