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G20 summit a chance for Canada to fiddle a new global tune while Trump continues to burn

  • This has been a particularly bad year for global harmony. We knew President Donald Trump was an inveterate gambler—a character flaw that led him
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | June 26, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jets off to Japan for the G20 summit, beginning June 28, where he could explore strengthening relationships with other global partners instead of waiting for another slap in the face from the United States, writes John Sinclair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G20 summit a chance for Canada to fiddle a new global tune while Trump continues to burn

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | June 26, 2019
  • This has been a particularly bad year for global harmony. We knew President Donald Trump was an inveterate gambler—a character flaw that led him

G20 summit a chance for Canada to fiddle a new global tune while Trump continues to burn

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | June 26, 2019
  • This has been a particularly bad year for global harmony. We knew President Donald Trump was an inveterate gambler—a character flaw that led him
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jets off to Japan for the G20 summit, beginning June 28, where he could explore strengthening relationships with other global partners instead of waiting for another slap in the face from the United States, writes John Sinclair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Today’s G20 needs to regain its mojo

  • The G20 is slowly expanding its interests beyond global financial and banking issues. But what could change? An obstacle is that many G7 countries,
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | November 28, 2018
G20 leaders and their spouses gather for a photo at the last summit in Germany last year. This year, they’re set to meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Argentina. Photograph courtesy of the German federal government

Today’s G20 needs to regain its mojo

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | November 28, 2018
  • The G20 is slowly expanding its interests beyond global financial and banking issues. But what could change? An obstacle is that many G7 countries,

Today’s G20 needs to regain its mojo

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | November 28, 2018
  • The G20 is slowly expanding its interests beyond global financial and banking issues. But what could change? An obstacle is that many G7 countries,
G20 leaders and their spouses gather for a photo at the last summit in Germany last year. This year, they’re set to meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Argentina. Photograph courtesy of the German federal government

A divided world: G19 + 1

  • The normally dull and technical G20, chaired this year by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, rolled out in Hamburg Friday to the familiar noise of
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | July 12, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 8 during the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. Bergmann photograph courtesy of the German federal government

A divided world: G19 + 1

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | July 12, 2017
  • The normally dull and technical G20, chaired this year by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, rolled out in Hamburg Friday to the familiar noise of

A divided world: G19 + 1

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | July 12, 2017
  • The normally dull and technical G20, chaired this year by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, rolled out in Hamburg Friday to the familiar noise of
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 8 during the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. Bergmann photograph courtesy of the German federal government

Trudeau and the disruptor at the G7 table

  • OTTAWA—The G7 struggles to retain its old influence given the political ascendency of the G20. Its traditional benefit has been its solidarity and collegiality. However,
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | May 24, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in February. With Mr. Trump at the G7 table, other world leaders will be wary, but to isolate him would be a political disaster, argues John Sinclair. Photo courtesy of Donald Trump's Twitter account

Trudeau and the disruptor at the G7 table

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | May 24, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The G7 struggles to retain its old influence given the political ascendency of the G20. Its traditional benefit has been its solidarity and collegiality. However,

Trudeau and the disruptor at the G7 table

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | May 24, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The G7 struggles to retain its old influence given the political ascendency of the G20. Its traditional benefit has been its solidarity and collegiality. However,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in February. With Mr. Trump at the G7 table, other world leaders will be wary, but to isolate him would be a political disaster, argues John Sinclair. Photo courtesy of Donald Trump's Twitter account

G20 needs new blood, sense of mission

  • As China prepares to host the G20 leaders’ summit for the first time this week, it’s promising a different kind of summit, one focused
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | August 31, 2016
Chinese President Xi Jinping at last November's G20 leaders summit in Turkey. He's hosting this year's summit Sept. 4-5. G20 Turkey 2015 photograph by Aykut Unlupinar/Anadolu Agency

G20 needs new blood, sense of mission

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | August 31, 2016
  • As China prepares to host the G20 leaders’ summit for the first time this week, it’s promising a different kind of summit, one focused

G20 needs new blood, sense of mission

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | August 31, 2016
  • As China prepares to host the G20 leaders’ summit for the first time this week, it’s promising a different kind of summit, one focused
Chinese President Xi Jinping at last November's G20 leaders summit in Turkey. He's hosting this year's summit Sept. 4-5. G20 Turkey 2015 photograph by Aykut Unlupinar/Anadolu Agency

G7 leaders’ summit: a primer

  • G7 leaders meet this week, with Japan as chair. All is prepared, including a lengthy declaration, massaged over several months by hard-working sherpas. So
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | May 25, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, arrive in Japan May 23 for the G7 Leaders' Summit and a visit with Japanese leaders. Justin Trudeau Twitter photograph

G7 leaders’ summit: a primer

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | May 25, 2016
  • G7 leaders meet this week, with Japan as chair. All is prepared, including a lengthy declaration, massaged over several months by hard-working sherpas. So

G7 leaders’ summit: a primer

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | May 25, 2016
  • G7 leaders meet this week, with Japan as chair. All is prepared, including a lengthy declaration, massaged over several months by hard-working sherpas. So
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, arrive in Japan May 23 for the G7 Leaders' Summit and a visit with Japanese leaders. Justin Trudeau Twitter photograph

Why did the federal budget forget the world’s poorest?

  • “Canada is back” is our message at the United Nations and in Washington, but on the ground in our priority aid-recipient countries, especially the
Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | April 13, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau on March 22, the day he tabled the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Why did the federal budget forget the world’s poorest?

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | April 13, 2016
  • “Canada is back” is our message at the United Nations and in Washington, but on the ground in our priority aid-recipient countries, especially the

Why did the federal budget forget the world’s poorest?

Opinion | BY JOHN SINCLAIR | April 13, 2016
  • “Canada is back” is our message at the United Nations and in Washington, but on the ground in our priority aid-recipient countries, especially the
Finance Minister Bill Morneau on March 22, the day he tabled the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
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