Has Trump realized Putin was making a fool out of him on the world stage?

The Russian leader’s ability to hoodwink the American former reality show host has been a constant element of Trump’s actuality for more than a decade.
Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame

The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their performance.
Trade Minister Sidhu confirms roster of directors

Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff to Secretary of State Ruby Sahota.
Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
The value of strategic praise

Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.
The dog days of summer for Pierre Poilievre

As you relax this summer, spare a few kind thoughts for the Conservatives. Their leader has shown he has nothing to offer them but that he is clearly ‘one of them’ and the promise that they will never again be able to feel confident of victory under his leadership.
Prime minister launches meetings with First Nations about Bill C-5

THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world music, alternative, rock, jazz, funk, soul, rap, folk, urban, and more. Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 20 in LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa. Details: ottawabluesfest.ca. TUESDAY, JULY 15 Webinar: Can ‘Mission-Driven’ […]
BC Ferries story reveals Canada’s confused policy on China

What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to China?
We need a fix for bureaucratic delays—but is it a pipe dream?

The prime minister could and should spend his entire mandate trying to do this. But this is a classic example of a problem where the people responsible for fixing it are the same people who are the problem.
What will kill the electric car this time: Trump or Canada’s haplessness?

Until further notice, we are passengers in this environmental and economic setback, and Donald Trump is at the wheel.