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If you’re looking for a leader in Harper’s mould, look to Charest

  • As the Conservative leadership campaign shifts gears, voters will soon choose which name to scribble at the top of their ballot. For many Conservatives,
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR, CHRISTIAN PARADIS | June 1, 2022
If Conservatives truly wish to honor the legacy of Stephen Harper, they should stand firmly behind Jean Charest, pictured together in 2009, write Christian Paradis and Ross O'Connor. The Hill Times file photograph

If you’re looking for a leader in Harper’s mould, look to Charest

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR, CHRISTIAN PARADIS | June 1, 2022
  • As the Conservative leadership campaign shifts gears, voters will soon choose which name to scribble at the top of their ballot. For many Conservatives,

If you’re looking for a leader in Harper’s mould, look to Charest

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR, CHRISTIAN PARADIS | June 1, 2022
  • As the Conservative leadership campaign shifts gears, voters will soon choose which name to scribble at the top of their ballot. For many Conservatives,
If Conservatives truly wish to honor the legacy of Stephen Harper, they should stand firmly behind Jean Charest, pictured together in 2009, write Christian Paradis and Ross O'Connor. The Hill Times file photograph

Trudeau proving heir apparent of Mulroney, not his father, on constitutional issues

  • The recent tempest over Quebec’s proposed amendment to the constitution to recognize Quebec as a nation revealed an important detail about Justin Trudeau’s leadership:
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | May 31, 2021
Pierre Elliott Trudeau always made it a point of honour to refuse Quebec any special status in the Canadian Confederation. However, Justin Trudeau shocked the intelligentsia when he said the amendments were legitimate, writes Ross O’Connor. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau proving heir apparent of Mulroney, not his father, on constitutional issues

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | May 31, 2021
  • The recent tempest over Quebec’s proposed amendment to the constitution to recognize Quebec as a nation revealed an important detail about Justin Trudeau’s leadership:

Trudeau proving heir apparent of Mulroney, not his father, on constitutional issues

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | May 31, 2021
  • The recent tempest over Quebec’s proposed amendment to the constitution to recognize Quebec as a nation revealed an important detail about Justin Trudeau’s leadership:
Pierre Elliott Trudeau always made it a point of honour to refuse Quebec any special status in the Canadian Confederation. However, Justin Trudeau shocked the intelligentsia when he said the amendments were legitimate, writes Ross O’Connor. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Shift in U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations could mean a wake-up call for Canada

  • Of all the world leaders that will mourn the departure of U.S. President Trump, none will miss him as dearly as the King and
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | December 2, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could be presented with a mighty dilemma: acquiesce to Joe Biden’s request or turn him down to save 3,000 jobs in a province he needs to win if he is to remain prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Shift in U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations could mean a wake-up call for Canada

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | December 2, 2020
  • Of all the world leaders that will mourn the departure of U.S. President Trump, none will miss him as dearly as the King and

Shift in U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations could mean a wake-up call for Canada

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | December 2, 2020
  • Of all the world leaders that will mourn the departure of U.S. President Trump, none will miss him as dearly as the King and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could be presented with a mighty dilemma: acquiesce to Joe Biden’s request or turn him down to save 3,000 jobs in a province he needs to win if he is to remain prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Without a tempestuous Trump, Trudeau can focus on solidifying Canada-U.S. bond

  • With a tempestuous U.S. President Donald Trump now headed for the White House exit, the Trudeau government is eagerly preparing for the renewal of
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | November 11, 2020
Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden is pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a December 2016 event in Ottawa. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares for an incoming Joe Biden administration, he has the benefit of continuing a relationship with pre-established trust, perhaps being the most important element of a healthy relationship with Washington, D.C. The Hill Times file photograph

Without a tempestuous Trump, Trudeau can focus on solidifying Canada-U.S. bond

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | November 11, 2020
  • With a tempestuous U.S. President Donald Trump now headed for the White House exit, the Trudeau government is eagerly preparing for the renewal of

Without a tempestuous Trump, Trudeau can focus on solidifying Canada-U.S. bond

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | November 11, 2020
  • With a tempestuous U.S. President Donald Trump now headed for the White House exit, the Trudeau government is eagerly preparing for the renewal of
Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden is pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a December 2016 event in Ottawa. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares for an incoming Joe Biden administration, he has the benefit of continuing a relationship with pre-established trust, perhaps being the most important element of a healthy relationship with Washington, D.C. The Hill Times file photograph

Canada should prepare for biggest test yet if Trump loses in November

  • As a national security observer, I continue to be quite concerned about the social unrest that may occur during and after the U.S. presidential
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | October 19, 2020
Justin Trudeau’s adroit handling of the Canada-U.S. relationship has been his greatest foreign policy success as prime minister, but his handling of the upcoming U.S. elections may be his greatest test yet, writes Ross O’Connor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Canada should prepare for biggest test yet if Trump loses in November

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | October 19, 2020
  • As a national security observer, I continue to be quite concerned about the social unrest that may occur during and after the U.S. presidential

Canada should prepare for biggest test yet if Trump loses in November

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | October 19, 2020
  • As a national security observer, I continue to be quite concerned about the social unrest that may occur during and after the U.S. presidential
Justin Trudeau’s adroit handling of the Canada-U.S. relationship has been his greatest foreign policy success as prime minister, but his handling of the upcoming U.S. elections may be his greatest test yet, writes Ross O’Connor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Has failing to call a fall election signalled Trudeau’s undoing?

  • Justin Trudeau possibly made his first fatal mistake when he prorogued Parliament on Aug. 18 rather than calling an election to reset the government agenda
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | September 28, 2020
Years from now, the prime minister’s decision to reset the government agenda by proroguing Parliament and not calling an election might haunt him as the moment he started an avoidable countdown to a premature political death, writes Ross O’Connor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Has failing to call a fall election signalled Trudeau’s undoing?

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | September 28, 2020
  • Justin Trudeau possibly made his first fatal mistake when he prorogued Parliament on Aug. 18 rather than calling an election to reset the government agenda

Has failing to call a fall election signalled Trudeau’s undoing?

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | September 28, 2020
  • Justin Trudeau possibly made his first fatal mistake when he prorogued Parliament on Aug. 18 rather than calling an election to reset the government agenda
Years from now, the prime minister’s decision to reset the government agenda by proroguing Parliament and not calling an election might haunt him as the moment he started an avoidable countdown to a premature political death, writes Ross O’Connor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is wielding a rubber stamp the price of keeping a job in Trudeau’s cabinet?

  • Ministers in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have learned a hard lesson in recent times: disagreeing with the boss is hazardous to one’s political career. His
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | September 10, 2020
With Bill Morneau now gone, it means one less adult at the cabinet table, leaving Justin Trudeau with dwindling adult supervision, writes Ross O’Connor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is wielding a rubber stamp the price of keeping a job in Trudeau’s cabinet?

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | September 10, 2020
  • Ministers in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have learned a hard lesson in recent times: disagreeing with the boss is hazardous to one’s political career. His

Is wielding a rubber stamp the price of keeping a job in Trudeau’s cabinet?

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | September 10, 2020
  • Ministers in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have learned a hard lesson in recent times: disagreeing with the boss is hazardous to one’s political career. His
With Bill Morneau now gone, it means one less adult at the cabinet table, leaving Justin Trudeau with dwindling adult supervision, writes Ross O’Connor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Canada make America great again?

  • A battle for the soul of Canadian foreign policy is being waged amongst the chattering class of Canada and realists have started chipping away at the
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | August 26, 2020
Contrary to the popular phrase evoked by Canadian politicians, the world does not need more Canada—but the U.S. might, writes Ross O’Connor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Can Canada make America great again?

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | August 26, 2020
  • A battle for the soul of Canadian foreign policy is being waged amongst the chattering class of Canada and realists have started chipping away at the

Can Canada make America great again?

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | August 26, 2020
  • A battle for the soul of Canadian foreign policy is being waged amongst the chattering class of Canada and realists have started chipping away at the
Contrary to the popular phrase evoked by Canadian politicians, the world does not need more Canada—but the U.S. might, writes Ross O’Connor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Alberta cannot look to Quebec as a model for separatism—it’s not a fair fight

  • A new political party has entered the political arena in Alberta: the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta—a merger between the Freedom Conservative Party and
Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | July 8, 2020
Revellers attend a St-Jean-Baptiste Day show at the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City in 2015. One suspects that the current separatist wave in Alberta is less about initiating divorce proceedings in good faith and more of a temper tantrum fuelled by Quebec envy, writes Ross O’Connor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/fetenationale

Alberta cannot look to Quebec as a model for separatism—it’s not a fair fight

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | July 8, 2020
  • A new political party has entered the political arena in Alberta: the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta—a merger between the Freedom Conservative Party and

Alberta cannot look to Quebec as a model for separatism—it’s not a fair fight

Opinion | BY ROSS O’CONNOR | July 8, 2020
  • A new political party has entered the political arena in Alberta: the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta—a merger between the Freedom Conservative Party and
Revellers attend a St-Jean-Baptiste Day show at the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City in 2015. One suspects that the current separatist wave in Alberta is less about initiating divorce proceedings in good faith and more of a temper tantrum fuelled by Quebec envy, writes Ross O’Connor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/fetenationale
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