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Trudeau stands up for the rule of law on Netanyahu

Donald Trump has all but crushed due process in the United States and Netanyahu tried to pass legislation in Israel that would have given the Knesset the power to overturn court decisions by a simple majority vote. On the gravely important issue of the rule of law, it is Justin Trudeau who looks like a prime minister, and Pierre Poilievre, a mere politician.

Trudeau team should analyze Trump’s approach, and act accordingly, writes Ontario reader

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Re: “Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 18, by Abbas Rana). It might be better if the Trudeau team analyzed Trump’s specific approach as it emerges, and then acted accordingly.  The housing crisis has many causes, and poor data-sharing between […]

Donald J. Trump is the art of the steal, writes McElroy

Re: “What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 25, by Abbas Rana). My dear American friends, you have been had. According to a Harris poll reported in The Guardian on Nov. 26, about two-thirds of you have already figured out that […]

Will Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy be worth the wait?

Canada’s Arctic foreign policy must be about expanding our role in the region. It should signal to our allies and adversaries alike that we are prepared to assume responsibilities for the preservation of peace and stability in the Arctic, while seizing opportunities that enhance the prosperity and security of Canadians.