Trudeau’s legacy for sound science policy tied to efforts early in Liberal mandate
During his years in power, Justin Trudeau has demonstrated that a next generation vision matters.
Enhancing and protecting the historic Canada-U.S. relationship
Canada and the United States share one of the very best trade relationships in the world. Like any relationship, it requires ongoing care and attention to ensure success. Recently, the state of our trade relationship has been in the spotlight with the re-election of Donald Trump and his subsequent threat to implement a 25 per […]
Military retention bonuses equal common sense
DND needs to stop the exodus from the ranks, and the answer to stopping short-term retirements is retention bonuses.
Fragile governance is among the threats facing this country
What if we’ve all let this happen by allowing the staggering growth of the shadow cabinet of political insiders in the Prime Minister’s Office, as well as their control of ministers’ offices?
The race is on! Let it be merciful
CHELSEA, QUE.—Here is the choice facing the federal Liberal Party in this moment of national peril—and it needs to decide, pronto. In broad strokes: does it want a tough-talking, centre-right guy in a dark suit as its new leader, to convey maturity and stability and stare down the nasty U.S. president-elect Donald Trump? Or, will […]
Trump overdoses on unlimited power
HALIFAX—When U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “like a family member stabbing you right in the heart.” At the time, more than a few commentators thought that Ontario’s premier was over-reacting. It was just Trump […]
Trump’s threats could make us stronger and prouder, if we’re ready to try
The big question will be how much pain we are ready to endure before acceding to Trump’s demands, and how much we are prepared to do to build a new economy.
Trump won the U.S. election by promising to bring down cost of groceries, but he’s not talking about that anymore, is he?
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn on Jan. 20 as the leader of the most powerful country in the world, won the presidential election primarily because of the economy and securing the American border. He talked a good game during the campaign, but he isn’t talking about the economy too much anymore. He’s […]
Trudeau brought down by his political fragility
When anxiety is the population’s dominant emotion, voters want leaders who show strength instead of empathy, toughness instead of sensitivity. Trudeau’s political fragility is a byproduct of his personality.
What will and may happen by March 24
The new PM could entice the NDP to jettison its plan to vote down the government by promising that a reconvened Commons would speedily legislate a new electoral system, something the NDP has been demanding for decades.
