Five fearless forecasts for 2026
As this author has for several years, I will once again be taking a stab at some of the major issues that will be…
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Mark Carney’s future looks less certain in 2026
As the old year closes and a new one dawns, Canadians head into 2026 with an air of uncertainty prevailing in our land. This…
Floor crossers and pardons contributing to political cynicism
Excusing Canadians and Americans for having a higher-than-normal level of cynicism about politics these days may be in order. In the United States, thanks…
Confronting antisemitism
For students of history, watching coverage of the tragic shooting of Jewish Australians on Bondi Beach this past weekend is a reminder of how…
Could Carney’s reach exceed his grasp?
The ever-changing circumstances in Ottawa remind all Canadians that the government we elected in April reflects the belief that Prime Minister Mark Carney holds…
Tim Walz: From liability to lawlessness
In 2004, the Democratic nominee for president selected one of his rivals as his running mate. John Edwards, a senator from North Carolina and,…
Should Steven Guilbeault run for the NDP leadership?
The recent departure of Steven Guilbeault from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet could begin an NDP revival that may find its best voice in…
Liberals’ immigration mess is by design
The Liberals’ immigration plans for Canada are being managed by the Prime Minister’s Office, by Mark Carney’s Chief of Staff, Marc-André Blanchard, who was…
Drama preceded a bland budget in Canada
The first week of November has always been about elections in the United States. This year, Canada’s new Prime Minister has decided to make…
Trump slump could spell trouble
In what could best be described as an off-year election-year slump, U.S. President Donald Trump and his Republican Party suffered several stinging defeats in…