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Since Prime Minister Mark Carney committed to increasing office presence for public servants in December 2025—at a ticketed... To keep reading,...
SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—Whatever else one might say about United States President Donald J. Trump, he possesses a feral genius for identifying an...
Across the country, families are doing the math and coming up short. Statistics Canada reports inflation rose to 3.2 per cent in May, the highest...
VANCOUVER—The Carney government’s plan to acquire thousands of unsold condominiums and repurpose them has real potential. It could add units to...
OTTAWA—Prime Minster Mark Carney is trying a balancing-act approach to redevelop the vacated prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive for...
In an entirely predictable manner, the “one for you, one for me” game has begun to roll out among premiers who want a piece of the federally...
Denmark’s recent decision to appoint a dedicated minister for animal welfare is a telling sign of how modern governments are re-evaluating public...
In 2024, China banned the export of germanium to the United States. Overnight, the mineral used in night-vision goggles and semiconductors became a...
Political polarization has emerged as a global phenomenon affecting democracies across diverse political and cultural contexts. As a result, nations...
MONTREAL—When I was a child in this city, history wasn’t just a subject: it was all around us. The trenches we explored between our backyards were...
OTTAWA—When it comes to theatre of the absurd in public life, nothing tops pipeline politics. There was Alberta Premier Danielle Smith—who has...
"My undergraduates are often surprised to learn that there are serious debates about whether the federal government should be involved in...
Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s appointment of veteran Ontario MP Michael Chong as Conservative finance critic suggests that Poilievre is...
As affordability pressures continue to grow, governments are looking for practical ways to help Canadians manage the rising cost of living. Housing,...
The world's defences are only as strong as its weakest health system. As an Ebola outbreak continues to tear through West Africa, Canada has the...
EDMONTON—As someone who grew up in Medicine Hat, moved to Edmonton for university and stayed to build my career and raise my family, and now has the...
OTTAWA—It seems like a lot of people increasingly view compromise as losing. In addition to being bollocks, that’s really unfortunate. To keep...
LONDON, U.K.— “The graveyards are full of indispensable men,” said former French premier Georges Clemenceau about a century ago, and it’s...
OTTAWA—As it pursues visions of renaissance, the nuclear industry is going to have to demonstrate to Canadians that it can safely manage growing...
OTTAWA—On July 28, while awaiting the start of Canada's World Cup soccer match against South Africa, I took in the CTV News weekend political...
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered Canadians a wonderful gift on the eve of Canada Day. To keep reading, subscribe and become a political...
If there is one word that describes the motivation of many Albertans to support independence, it is this: frustration. To keep reading, subscribe and...
TORONTO—At a time when we are trying to transition to a new economy, support for Canadian companies seeking to develop competitive technologies and...
TORONTO—On June 15, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported a 23 per cent decrease in opioid-related deaths in 2025 compared to 2024. The report...
Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, which received royal assent on June 18, modernizes the Canada Elections Act to consider digital threats...
HALIFAX—Prime Minister Mark Carney is proving that politics at its most important is a big-picture game. Which is to say, it isn’t only about the...
OAKVILLE, ONT.—I’m going to do something which I really don’t like to do; that’s to say, criticize the communication strategy of a political...
In September 1885, the renowned Plains Cree chief Big Bear was convicted of treason-felony for his involvement in the 1885 Northwest Resistance. The...
Somewhere in Canada this year, a self-represented litigant filed court decisions to support their case. The names, the courts, the years all read like...
The Bank of Canada should continue to seek improved measures of underlying or core inflation for its own internal use. However, it should reduce its...
It’s good that something is finally being done about 24 Sussex Drive. That the prime minister’s residence has been inhabitable and vacant for more...
OTTAWA—In my column last week, I focused on why I love Quebec, as well as assessing some of its flaws. I quoted former Quebec premier Jean Lesage,...
As the world continues its fight against climate change and its transition towards environmental sustainability, the Government of Canada understands...
Canada’s national unity is expected to undergo two significant tests in the coming months. To keep reading, subscribe and become a political...
It is no exaggeration to say that Alberta’s Bill 11 constitutes the most serious threat to comprehensive publicly funded health care since the...
OTTAWA—It began on social media last week as a series of humorous posts on various platforms. The messages were cryptic without providing details,...
TORONTO—Is our financial system—and especially the banks—meeting Canada’s future growth needs by providing credit and capital to our small and...