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?
Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until October to provide stability to deal with Trump for another nine months, then he’d look like a mature, self-sacrificing leader, his inconsistencies forgotten by election time, writes Jamie Carroll.
Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to ‘put down tools.’
Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now to focus on our own future as a prosperous and sovereign nation. But will we seize the opportunity?
Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a panel discussion titled “Boosting Competitiveness and Productivity in Food and Beverage Manufacturing” on this industry’s critical needs to thrive, compete, and lead both domestically and globally. Confirmed speakers include former chief […]
We can no longer trust America

Canada can never again assume that America is our devoted friend who will look out for our interests or appreciate our friendship. It’s time to strengthen our country from within, and reach out to countries who, like us, can no longer count on a world order run by America.
Efficiency reviews, higher CAF salaries, procurement czars: Liberal leadership hopefuls’ public service promises

Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures to U.S. tariffs.
Freeland’s flaws

Chrystia Freeland should have vacated the scene for a while, put some distance between herself and the prime minister, and then she could have returned to politics in 2025 as a white knight to save the Liberal Party. But you can’t kill the king and be the king.