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John Ibbitson

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Floor-crossings are part of a Canadian tradition – and fair play in our politics

Floor-crossings are part of a Canadian tradition – and fair play in our politics

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13.03.2026 10

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Why there’s an opportunity for Canada to help build new free-trade relationships

06.02.2026 10

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The Conservative and Liberal responses to Venezuela reflect vastly different foreign-policy outlooks

06.01.2026 20

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Divisions persist, but Canadians are forming a broad consensus on the need for nation-building

22.12.2025 20

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We must not allow immigration to become a major cultural concern for Canadians

08.10.2025 10

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Canada and America can’t break up - but we do need a trial separation

08.09.2025 20

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Ford and Carney’s chummy relationship is good for Canada at large

16.08.2025 10

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Ontario’s wounded economy is dragging down Canada’s growth

07.07.2025 30

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Mark Carney is the latest in a Liberal tradition of public servants as PM in trying times

19.05.2025 10

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The Liberals and Tories are so similar, they look like Tweedledum and Tweedledee

21.04.2025 10

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With Trump spurring sponsors to ditch Pride Toronto, Canadian companies should step up

01.03.2025 9

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Voters are unlikely to forgive the Liberals

09.01.2025 20

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To live up to its enduring promise, Canada must repair what is broken

Two decades ago, I wrote: “Sometime, not too long ago, while no one was watching, Canada became the world’s most successful country.” The...

28.12.2024 10

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