A ‘laser-focused’ Carney and ‘embattled’ Poilievre share contrasting messages in year-end interviews
When asked by the CBC about the floor-crossing Conservatives, Leader Pierre Poilievre framed the issue as ‘a problem of [Mark] Carney’s leadership,’ accusing the prime minister of ‘trying to manipulate his way through backroom deals to get that majority.’
Nothing is sacred in Doug Ford’s Ontario
Premier Doug Ford is tearing down everything we’ve ever loved about Ontario—starting with the things poor people need most to live.
Senate’s Africa report exposes Canada’s strategic blind spot
The question is no longer whether deeper engagement with Africa makes sense. Parliament has answered that. The question now is whether Canada is prepared to act with the consistency, seriousness, and confidence that true partnership requires.
Gurney, Harris, and Whittington rank as most-read columns of 2025
This year, readers were most interested in analysis of Mark Carney as prime minister, Pierre Poilievre’s caucus control, and the upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A Faustian climate bargain
Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. However, given the trajectory we are on (planning a series of mega-projects that will have a significant impact on the environment), the government appears to be abdicating its responsibilities on this file.
Charting our course: four shores, one voice
The Atlantic provinces have always understood that unity is not about sameness—it is about shared purpose. We may come from different shores, but our challenges, hopes, and ambitions often run in parallel.
‘Most dangerous period that we’ve been in’: Carney urged to bolster ‘Team Canada’ approach ahead of CUSMA review
The Carney government isn’t repeating many of the same steps that allowed Canada to come out of the NAFTA renegotiations with a trade deal intact even though the U.S. president can do more damage to the Canadian economy this time around, says Senator Hassan Yussuff.
Facing reality: Canada and the challenge of refugee protection
The Carney Liberals have restricted access to asylum in Canada, reduced overseas refugee selection, paused private sponsorship, and further tightened admission of asylum seekers arriving via the United States.
Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 1
Ian Todd and Matthew Antonitti continue as chief of staff and principal secretary to the leader, respectively, while Aaron Wudrick leads policy in the OLO.
Little appetite for return to two-party Upper Chamber among former and current Senate leaders
Although a return to appointing Liberal members of the Red Chamber could be possible under the current government, PSG Leader Brian Francis says, ‘I think many Senators have made it clear that they would not want to return to a duopoly.’
