Carving a new future in the wake of Trump’s betrayal
President Donald Trump’s decision to turn on his northern neighbour has forced Canadians to take stock of their heritage, and thrown open the door to a much more constructive dialogue at the national level.
Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched
Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.
MP, Senate groups to convene during prorogation to talk Hill reno plans
Spending on the Centre Block project, which includes construction of the new underground Parliament Welcome Centre, recently passed the billion-dollar mark.
USAID chaos reveals crossroad for Canada’s foreign-aid funding
Foreign aid cuts in the U.S. could provide ‘fodder’ for a Canadian government to go down a similar path, says international assistance expert Liam Swiss.
Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war
Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.
Sister cities under strain: U.S. steel tariffs threaten to divide Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., from its American twin city
Local Liberal MP Terry Sheehan says there were lessons from the 2018 tariffs and Canada’s response. ‘They were lobbing grenades at us—like they’re doing now—and we came back with lasers and hit them.’
Greens can tap into global network as Canada finds itself with few friends amid U.S. threats, say co-leaders
The network and partnerships with Greens in the European Union and globally will be ‘essential’ in Canada’s response to the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, says Jonathan Pedneault.
Beyond tariffs: securing Canada’s economic sovereignty
We must urgently adopt a forward-looking approach that strengthens economic resilience, and reduces our vulnerability to U.S. policy volatility.
New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team
Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office.
Dealing with Trump is going to involve some up-front performance
But let’s not forget the back end. Fixing our correctional and justice systems will help demonstrate to the Americans that Canada is a good partner. It’s also a damn good idea on its own merits. Let’s add it to the list, eh?
