Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.
The election outcomes for Mark Carney’s first cabinet

All but four of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ministers won by margins greater than 20 points over their second-place contenders.
‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party to reposition itself after a devastating election defeat.
Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral reform. Our future, and our planet, depends on it.
Why AI self-regulation has left Canada’s elections vulnerable

This past election offers a chance for Canada to consider establishing broader standards for digital identity verification across public and private sectors for future campaigns.
Carney facing calls for action, change as Liberals dive into rare fourth term

Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a rare fourth-straight mandate for the Liberals, but the tight results suggest challenges ahead as the new government stickhandles an uncertain relationship with the United States and some provincial partners.
And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after its territory.
Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
The true election loser? The mainstream press

This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.
Blanchet’s Bloc doesn’t add value to Parliament

In this moment of great strain on Canada, hardline separatists like the Bloc Québécois leader and his caucus now hold the balance of power. What a tragedy for Canada.