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Trump overdoses on unlimited power

Former President of the United States Donald Trump

HALIFAX—When U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “like a family member stabbing you right in the heart.” At the time, more than a few commentators thought that Ontario’s premier was over-reacting. It was just Trump […]

Trudeau brought down by his political fragility

When anxiety is the population’s dominant emotion, voters want leaders who show strength instead of empathy, toughness instead of sensitivity. Trudeau’s political fragility is a byproduct of his personality.

What will and may happen by March 24

Chrystia Freeland, left, and Mark Carney.

The new PM could entice the NDP to jettison its plan to vote down the government by promising that a reconvened Commons would speedily legislate a new electoral system, something the NDP has been demanding for decades. 

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will deliver remarks entitled “Security–Resiliency–Growth” at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Hilton Hotel, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. WEDNESDAY, JAN. […]