- 'Decent, neighbourly, workmanlike, and almost nostalgically centrist.' Veteran Canadian speechwriters and strategists weigh in on U.S. President Joe Biden's address to Parliament on March 24.
- 'Decent, neighbourly, workmanlike, and almost nostalgically centrist.' Veteran Canadian speechwriters and strategists weigh in on U.S. President Joe Biden's address to Parliament on March 24.
- The argument purporting that every Russian-speaking Ukrainian is a separatist who wants to be a part of the Russian nation is just another Kremlin propaganda cliché.
- The argument purporting that every Russian-speaking Ukrainian is a separatist who wants to be a part of the Russian nation is just another Kremlin propaganda cliché.
- A tailings pond full of toxic effluent has been leaking out of Imperial Oil’s Kearl project since last May and the company never bothered to tell the Indigenous people whose land, fishing, and livelihood were imperilled.
- A tailings pond full of toxic effluent has been leaking out of Imperial Oil’s Kearl project since last May and the company never bothered to tell the Indigenous people whose land, fishing, and livelihood were imperilled.
- There are reconciliation expectations on governments, Crown corporations and all citizen-serving entities. Some are actually legal requirements—ensure the safety of Indigenous workers and leaders. Some
- If we don’t do the heavy lifting of fundamental change in the RCMP, we are condemning more Indigenous people to high-risk interactions with the police. We are sitting idly by, knowing that a number of neighbours and relations will die at the hands of officers in the future, and without consequence. And that’s on us.
- Given the moment we are in, David Johnston should have avoided putting his hand up to serve. But he also doesn’t deserve some of the harsh criticism he is receiving.
- Given the moment we are in, David Johnston should have avoided putting his hand up to serve. But he also doesn’t deserve some of the harsh criticism he is receiving.
- Moronic flamethrower rhetoric and talking points from all sides won’t do the job of properly figuring out what is best here.
- What happens here influences everything from inter-provincial relations, to the federal treasury, to the 2030 climate reductions emission plan, and beyond.
- It is difficult to fathom why Canadian media outlets unquestionably parrot the U.S. narrative that a recent drone interception was an unprovoked act of aggression by the Russian air force.
- It is difficult to fathom why Canadian media outlets unquestionably parrot the U.S. narrative that a recent drone interception was an unprovoked act of aggression by the Russian air force.
- The best way to address both the recruiting and retention dilemma for the Armed Forces would be to ensure our troops are equipped with
- The choice is either a large-scale ethnic cleansing or a permanent fixed security presence sitting atop a hostile civilian population.
- Foreign interference allegations are not limited to China. Recent reports of Russian interference have also surfaced. Politics is always a messy business. With identity politics, it will get even messier, writes Sheila Copps.
- Foreign interference allegations are not limited to China. Recent reports of Russian interference have also surfaced. Politics is always a messy business. With identity politics, it will get even messier, writes Sheila Copps.
- The government would like nothing more than a channel-changer on foreign interference investigations. Even if the Liberals succeed, with the appointment of a special
- To suggest a Chinese-Canadian politician is a mouthpiece for Beijing displays a gross misunderstanding of our political system. Every politician in the country has to be aware of international politics.
- A tailings pond full of toxic effluent has been leaking out of Imperial Oil’s Kearl project since last May and the company never bothered to tell the Indigenous people whose land, fishing, and livelihood were imperilled.
- A tailings pond full of toxic effluent has been leaking out of Imperial Oil’s Kearl project since last May and the company never bothered to tell the Indigenous people whose land, fishing, and livelihood were imperilled.
- Some favour a formal, independent inquiry by an esteemed retired jurist into alleged Chinese interference in our last two federal elections but it, too,
- Politicians are not all bottom-feeding sleazes out to feather their own nests, but some are just simply too important. Excuse us if we stop taking the whole circus seriously.
- Chrystia Freeland should pay attention to the warnings of Kevin Rudd, the former Australian prime minister and now Australian ambassador to the United States. 'We have entered a new, uncharted era where there are, as yet, no new rules of the road. China has reached a similar conclusion. The time has therefore come to craft some new ones before it’s too late.'
- Chrystia Freeland should pay attention to the warnings of Kevin Rudd, the former Australian prime minister and now Australian ambassador to the United States. 'We have entered a new, uncharted era where there are, as yet, no new rules of the road. China has reached a similar conclusion. The time has therefore come to craft some new ones before it’s too late.'
- Federal policy, which is more transactional than strategic, is turning Canada into a branch plant economy—a derivative economy in which we help foreign corporations
- This cannot be another lost opportunity, because Canada can’t really afford that. Our future is at stake.
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- So, what is this Liberal theory for winning? I can’t say for sure, but it will likely be to emphasize Trudeau’s persona, or more specifically to emphasize his inherent likability.
- So, what is this Liberal theory for winning? I can’t say for sure, but it will likely be to emphasize Trudeau’s persona, or more specifically to emphasize his inherent likability.
- Justin Trudeau is trying to turn the tables on Pierre Poilievre, he wants to put him on the defensive and put him into a
- It's concise, it’s straightforward, and it’s easy to understand—all the hallmarks of a great political slogan. But there’s still a big communication problem with saying Canada’s broken. It’s just too negative.
- Something fundamental, and dangerous, has happened to the normally partisan world of politics, with all it warts. Populism has arrived like an 18-wheeler crashing into a bridge abutment, scattering its ugly cargo of racism, xenophobia, and trumped up distrust of government and government institutions all over the road.
- Something fundamental, and dangerous, has happened to the normally partisan world of politics, with all it warts. Populism has arrived like an 18-wheeler crashing into a bridge abutment, scattering its ugly cargo of racism, xenophobia, and trumped up distrust of government and government institutions all over the road.
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg invited Donald Trump to testify, without a subpoena, before a grand jury. That's usually a sign that prosecutors are about
- To be sure, getting to the bottom of potential foreign influence on Canadian politics is an important matter. But no one should pretend that the people pushing hardest for a public inquiry are doing so for reasons less noble than saving our democracy.
- The report’s authors admit that the 'aspirational' goal of never letting the average global temperature exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial level will definitely be missed. Now, the UN climate body is creeping towards a reluctant acceptance that solar radiation management measures may be necessary.
- The report’s authors admit that the 'aspirational' goal of never letting the average global temperature exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial level will definitely be missed. Now, the UN climate body is creeping towards a reluctant acceptance that solar radiation management measures may be necessary.
- The two invasions—Russia's of Ukraine, and the United States' of Iraq—are linked.
- Two new things on the climate front, and both bad news. Hurricanes used to be like drive-by shootings: one pass, one hit, and then gone. Now they’re starting to come back for a second hit.