PQ Blue Book attacks Canada’s international role
The foreign policy document is part of the Parti Québécois leader’s meticulous deconstruction of Canada.
First Nations built the first North American economy—it’s time Canada recognized that
Partnership with Indigenous Peoples from the beginning of the CUSMA review would be a clear step towards economic reconciliation.
Can anyone in Canada capitalize on the Mamdani effect?
The NDP and Conservatives both seem to be lacking the political acumen needed to cash in on voters desperate for a response to the cost-of-living crisis.
Reverse budget cuts to international aid: letter writer
It is with deep disappointment that I write this letter to address the breaking of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise in Budget 2025. The federal budget announcement on Nov. 4 included a $2.7-billion cut over four years to the international assistance envelope, the primary source of Canada’s foreign aid funding. This decision is unacceptable, especially […]
Canadians deserve to know the names of all the nation’s fallen, says N.S. reader
On Nov. 11, Canadians honoured the terrible sacrifices made by the nation’s living and departed veterans. This remembrance ought to include all military casualties rather than a redacted roster. Remembrance Day 2025 ceremonies excluded the names of elite military casualties since successive governments have been taciturn on Canada’s secretive military deployments. The lone exception was […]
Pierre Poilievre may be done
The Conservative leader has shown no inclination or ability to temper his highly polarized style, which makes his chances in the next election appear unpropitious.
Poilievre and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
The Conservatives did everything the wrong way in dealing with Chris d’Entremont’s floor crossing, handing their political opponents a win.
Anti-d’Entremont diatribes unbecoming of purported leaders
MPs are elected to be leaders. And if this is the behaviour they’re modelling, then it’s a losing battle against any other societal misbehaviour they’re seeking to stamp out.
A true conservative party fought its last election 25 years ago
Any society needs both moderate conservatism and moderate liberalism to develop in a balanced way.
The modern-day malady of modern-day veterans
Given the mental health struggles many veterans face, the truth is we continue to lose those who have served to their injuries, but it is not as easy to find the number after they’ve left the Forces.
