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I fought for investment in Canada’s defence as international order eroded
Wayne Eyre/The Globe and Mail: …Our international standing and relevance were in freefall, and our members around the…
October 2, 2026
Just how conservative is Carney’s government?
Andrew Coyne/The Globe and Mail: What it mostly shows, however, is how pliable a concept the “centre” is.…
October 2, 2026
Loss of Scott Aitchison is grim warning for Conservatives
John Ivison/National Post: His departure is more significant than merely the loss of an able, fair-minded MP. Rather,…
October 2, 2026
Stephen Harper: Separatism poses ‘significant risk’ for Alberta
Stephen Harper/Calgary Herald: ‘Most voting for it will do so just to “send a message” … I believe…
October 2, 2026
Ottawa strikes better balance on labour
The Globe and Mail: The Carney government’s proposed labour law reforms target a serious problem: the increase in…
October 2, 2026
Who does Carney really listen to? I asked insiders
Justin Ling/Toronto Star: Carney has assumed control of a huge number of files himself. If he promises an…
October 1, 2026
Industry ‘frustrated’ as Liberals’ Bill C-39 falls short of proactive strike-prevention powers
The Hill Times: The Building Canada Strong Act is missing an ‘ultimate backstop’ to prevent labour disruptions, says…
September 30, 2026
Referendum or not, PQ will break up Carney’s federal-provincial consensus
Campbell Clark/The Globe and Mail: PSPP’s bigger project is advancing the cause of Quebec independence. That’s not a…
September 30, 2026
Yes, Carney should get back to negotiating table…
Brian Lilley: It’s fascinating seeing how some people react to the idea that we should get back to…
September 29, 2026
What to expect from yet-to-be-struck legislative committee set to review Liberals’ latest omnibus bill?
iPolitics: Along with the legislation, MacKinnon served notice that he would be proposing that, if and when it…
September 29, 2026
Five years of freedom, and PRC still taking hostages
Michael Kovrig: Five years ago this week, I left China after its Communist Party finally agreed to a…
September 27, 2026
What B.C’s political drama just taught Canadian Conservatives about leadership
Fred DeLorey/Toronto Star: In conservative circles, there is currently a fatalistic terror that changing gears will fracture the…
September 27, 2026
Mark Carney’s EU blunder
Conrad Black/National Post: Before further escalation against the U.S., the prime minister should consider the vast differences in…
September 26, 2026
Carney is right that Canada must change. But there’s key thing he needs to do first
Lloyd Axworthy/Toronto Star: It’s true that we need new ports, rail corridors, energy infrastructure and housing, and a…
September 25, 2026
Does Pierre Poilievre know who his actual enemy is? Hint: it’s not Mark Carney
Andrew MacDougall/Toronto Star: In a properly functioning opposition leader’s office, there should be someone around the table saying…
September 24, 2026
Whatever good is in Carney’s Building Canada Strong Act is poisoned by toxic rest
Althia Raj/Toronto Star: But that agenda is increasingly different from the one the Liberals put forward in the…
September 21, 2026
Closer ties with Europe could offer opportunities for Canada, but come with challenges
CTV: One of the biggest would be the adoption of European standards for Canadian exports, which could come…
September 19, 2026
Sweden consistently outperforms Canada on universal health care despite similar spending: New study
National Post: ‘In Sweden, privately insured patients continue to contribute to the public system through income taxation. They…
September 18, 2026
While Canada fights Trump, Mexico preparing to eat our lunch
Sylvain Charlebois/National Post: The larger danger is not what disappears from the export ledger when an agreement is…
September 17, 2026
Carney is using our loathing of Trump to remake Canada in alarming ways
Linda McQuaig/Toronto Star: Carney’s vision for remaking Canada — on display at this week’s summit in Toronto —…
September 17, 2026