Bill Fox digs into how social media, online journalism have completely transformed the way we do politics
Trump, Trudeau, Tweets, Truth is an extended meditation on what has become of political discourse in the 21st century, when the news media of old—beggared by changed circumstances—are denigrated as yesterday’s gatekeepers, while the one thing the shouting match of social media will not tolerate is a gatekeeper.
John Turner, up close and personal, including the F-bombs and the booze
In John Turner: An Intimate Biography, Steve Paikin shows Turner had a heart built for friendship, across party lines.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud makes amends and finds meaning in debut memoir
In Son of Elsewhere, Elamin Abdelmahmoud tracks his path as a teenager emigrating from Sudan to Kingston, Ont., and his evolving understanding of the identities he distanced himself from.
Savoie sets out to detail how government pesters itself
Donald Savoie, one of the country’s most respected scholars, argues with conviction and exasperation that ‘government’ doesn’t work anymore, and things are getting worse. He’s not alone. The guy on the barstool next to you will probably tell you the same thing. What does Savoie mean by government, and what does he argue has gone wrong?
Peggy Nash knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of elections, so she wrote a book about it
Five federal campaigns, a leadership race and extensive involvement with Equal Voice gives Peggy Nash a wealth of experience in campaigning. So she decided to write a book to help get more women elected. More specifically, to get more women progressives elected.
Joly to talk Indo-Pacific strategy on Monday to Montreal Council on Foreign Relations
MONDAY, DEC. 19 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity—The Government of Canada hosts the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity from Dec. 7-19 at the Palais des congrès in Montréal. House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the Christmas break and is […]
De Adder’s Take: 12-19-2022
Poilievre doubles as most valuable, least valuable politician in 2022 in The Hill Times’ All Politics Poll
Raquel Dancho is one to watch, and most people would like to sit down for dinner with House Speaker Anthony Rota. Stephen Harper, Jean Chrétien, and Pierre Trudeau were picked as the most admired former prime minsters. From favourites to flops, we’ve got the results of this year’s All Politics Poll.
The Political Party in Canada fills a crucial gap for a comprehensive, updated study of Canadian political parties
The executive and legislative branches of government are the main ways to exert political influence, particularly in cabinet and the Prime Minister’s Office. But the route to exerting that influence runs through political parties and those connected to them.
Abacus Data’s David Coletto set to become head of polling firm as Bruce Anderson launches spark*insights
Plus, Senators and MPs form first multi-party Canadian Pride caucus, and politicians meet with fire chiefs on the Hill.
