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.
Trump: enemy of the state
Trump must be taken seriously. It is time to fight a bully by destroying his bully pulpit.
Leadership race positions Liberals to own coming news cycles about Donald Trump
Tight timelines, rigid rules, and a big-ticket entry fee will force most Liberal leadership lightweights to bow out.
I’m hoping Trump finds the Panama Canal more interesting than the Rideau
When would the prime minister, or enough Liberals around him, have had the chance to make a leadership change that wasn’t too disruptive? And what would that mean now?
Beyond Trudeau: a chance to rethink Canadian democracy
In this pivotal moment, Canada can redefine a vision for civic engagement, rebuild trust in government, and transform division into dialogue.
Canada needs a complete pandemic preparedness strategy
As another possible pandemic looms, the discovery research engine that will help protect Canadians’ health sputters, stalls, and may fall off the rails.
Non-profit cancer groups covering costs where ‘universal’ health system fails
How do you tell a mother needing life-saving cancer treatment that you can’t help her because the funding simply isn’t there? Or the young man who can no longer work to support himself? What about the university student who has to put her education on hold to cover medical expenses? Or the grandparents who repeatedly […]
Justin Trudeau’s final act: a tragedy of his own making
History won’t only remember Justin Trudeau for the early triumphs or the transformative programs like pharmacare and dental care that Jagmeet Singh squeezed out of him. It’ll also be for his resignation made too late and the effects it caused.
Rogue presidents
In any coup attempt, there’s a point at which mere talk crosses the line into irrevocable action, and it’s a bright red line.
