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Liberal MP John Aldag announces resignation, looks to run for NDP in B.C.

Liberal MP John Aldag announces resignation, looks to run for NDP in B.C.

Lib­er­al MP John Aldag has announced he’ll resign his seat lat­er this month, with the inten­tion of secur­ing a nom­i­na­tion as an NDP can­di­date in the next provin­cial elec­tion in British Colum­bia. Aldag, who rep­re­sent­ed the rid­ing…

Trudeau internally announces provincial campaign co-chairs for next election, Liberal sources say

Trudeau internally announces provincial campaign co-chairs for next election, Liberal sources say

The next fed­er­al elec­tion is 18 months away, but Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau has…

Trudeau schedules Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection for June 24

Trudeau schedules Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection for June 24

Vot­ers in a Toron­to rid­ing that has become a Lib­er­al strong­hold are…

The push to Parliament's summer hiatus is about to begin, here's what you need to know

The push to Parliament's summer hiatus is about to begin, here's what you need to know

When MPs file back in to the House of Com­mons on Tues­day, it will be for the final…

New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings

New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings

New Democ­rats say they’re rolling out a new line of attack against the…

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Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre score poorly in terms of credibility.

Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre score poorly in terms of credibility.

Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre score poor­ly in terms of cred­i­bil­i­ty with…

BC NDP leads by 6 over the BC Conservatives as the gap closes from 18 to 6-points

BC NDP leads by 6 over the BC Conservatives as the gap closes from 18 to 6-points

From May 6 to 9, 2024, Aba­cus Data con­duct­ed a sur­vey of 1,000 eli­gi­ble…



Opinion

The Liberals lob their last-minute weapon 17 months from an election

The Liberals lob their last-minute weapon 17 months from an election

It seems a lit­tle ear­ly for the kitchen sink. But Justin Trudeau and his…

The day Indigenous Peoples took a major step forward in healing

The day Indigenous Peoples took a major step forward in healing

It’s been a long time since First Nations, Inu­it, and Métis came togeth­er. Before…

News

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

Iran­ian Pres­i­dent Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s for­eign min­is­ter and oth­ers have…

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

The chief pros­e­cu­tor of the Inter­na­tion­al Crim­i­nal Court said Mon­day he is…

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Be wary of mocking hatred of paper coffee cup lids.

Be wary of mocking hatred of paper coffee cup lids.

As with stars about to go super­no­va and die an explo­sive death, sure signs por­tend…

A New Era for Brampton: Phase 2 of the LRT is a feather in Premier Ford's cap

A New Era for Brampton: Phase 2 of the LRT is a feather in Premier Ford's cap

As May­or of Bramp­ton, Canada’s fastest-grow­ing large city, I am priv­i­leged to…



Opinion (Continued)

What happens when a thin-skinned political lifer becomes prime minister? We may be about to find out

What happens when a thin-skinned political lifer becomes prime minister? We may be about to find out

“You must be kid­ding.” That was one of the many emails I received in response to…

Democrats are running out of time as Donald Trump’s troubles are only making him stronger

Democrats are running out of time as Donald Trump’s troubles are only making him stronger

If there has even been such a thing as the world’s great­est cir­cus, this is…

Canadians need all the healthcare help we can get – don’t let Pharmacare make it harder
It’s Critical to get Canada’s Labour Policy Right
Pierre Poilievre is pretending he doesn’t know how his job works because it makes it easier

Pierre Poilievre is pretending he doesn’t know how his job works because it makes it easier

Justin Trudeau gave a press con­fer­ence this week about elec­tric vehi­cles, but…

If you thought Canada was over its separation anxiety, there’s an unpleasant surprise brewing

If you thought Canada was over its separation anxiety, there’s an unpleasant surprise brewing

It’s not a top­ic of con­ver­sa­tion in Eng­lish Cana­da. Men­tion ​“sep­a­ra­tion”…

Political Pulse Panel: Parties try to gain edge over break using wedge issues

Political Pulse Panel: Parties try to gain edge over break using wedge issues

The polit­i­cal pulse pan­el dis­cuss­es fed­er­al spar­ring amongst oth­er top sto­ries…

As Trudeau Liberals near-death experience deepens, they race around in vain hunt for allies

As Trudeau Liberals near-death experience deepens, they race around in vain hunt for allies

Chick­ens with their heads cut off run around in cir­cles. In pol­i­tics, the fed­er­al…

Plastic pollution is the new front in the culture war

Plastic pollution is the new front in the culture war

Last week, Lianne Rood decid­ed to take a stand. Appear­ing in a video…

Beverley McLachlin’s continued tenure on Hong Kong’s court is an ongoing disgrace

Beverley McLachlin’s continued tenure on Hong Kong’s court is an ongoing disgrace

Bev­er­ley McLach­lin has spent the past six years ser­vic­ing the rep­u­ta­tion of Hong…



Productivity Booster: Leveraging innovation, offering Canadian workers a path to prosperity on their terms
Unraveling Misrepresentation: Defending Métis Identity and History in Ontario
Using evidence to inform health decisions — Canada’s Task Force on Preventive Health Care
‘Useless and overpaid’ lobbyists sure are keeping Pierre Poilievre’s calendar busy

‘Useless and overpaid’ lobbyists sure are keeping Pierre Poilievre’s calendar busy

I’m not sure why Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre wrote an entire op-ed in the…

CBC’s president has a radical proposal to remake the CBC. Here’s why Canadians should reject it before it’s too late

CBC’s president has a radical proposal to remake the CBC. Here’s why Canadians should reject it…

The appoint­ment of a ​“mul­ti­me­dia expert” com­mit­tee to review the future of…

What Honda’s big electric vehicle announcement in Ontario really means

What Honda’s big electric vehicle announcement in Ontario really means

In ret­ro­spect, the turn­around — and just how fast it hap­pened — is dif­fi­cult to…

Pierre Poilievre hints he’d like to strip Canadians of some rights. There’s something to think about when it’s time to vote

Pierre Poilievre hints he’d like to strip Canadians of some rights. There’s something to think…

No one knows what the bal­lot-box ques­tion will be in the next elec­tion, when­ev­er it…

We’re trapped in a system where naysayers are in command

We’re trapped in a system where naysayers are in command

That was an atten­tion grab­ber: The Angus Reid Insti­tute put out an analy­sis last week…

Political disconnect leaving Liberals far behind

Political disconnect leaving Liberals far behind

I’m guess­ing no one can tell me off-hand how many pro­grams to sup­port Cana­di­ans, and…

A principled Canada would protect its Jews

A principled Canada would protect its Jews

Anti­semitism has imposed a per­va­sive and per­ni­cious dou­ble stan­dard on the…



An election about the Charter? What does the PM have to lose?

An election about the Charter? What does the PM have to lose?

The Char­ter of Rights, already reel­ing under Justin Trudeau, would take a final…

AI Crossroads: The Path Between Optimists and Avoiders
Mark Carney had a chance to weigh in one of the defining issues facing Canada. The answer he gave suggests he isn’t ready for public life

Mark Carney had a chance to weigh in one of the defining issues facing Canada. The answer he gave…

Mark Car­ney made a speech last week and many peo­ple had plen­ty to say about it.…

The NDP is getting outflanked — again

The NDP is getting outflanked — again

So close and yet so far. That was the sto­ry in the 2015 fed­er­al elec­tion for the NDP,…

Canada is spiralling into disorder under catch-and-release bail policies

Canada is spiralling into disorder under catch-and-release bail policies

Four peo­ple killed, includ­ing a baby and his grand­par­ents. A hor­rif­ic…

The housing challenges that Black Canadians face will require Ottawa’s focus

The housing challenges that Black Canadians face will require Ottawa’s focus

Since for­mal­ly endors­ing the Unit­ed Nations Inter­na­tion­al Decade for Peo­ple of…

A nomination system that’s not worth defending

A nomination system that’s not worth defending

When for­mer colum­nist Sab­ri­na Mad­deaux announced last week that she was sus­pend­ing…

Workin’ 9 to 5, that’s no way to make a livin’

Workin’ 9 to 5, that’s no way to make a livin’

The stereo­typ­i­cal ​“Ottawa” bureau­crat arous­es as much sym­pa­thy with the pub­lic…

Our American friends have a long history of dancing with demagogues

Our American friends have a long history of dancing with demagogues

It’s said that on Oct. 15, 1793, all of Marie Antoinette’s hair turned white. It’s…

Stormy Daniels could be American democracy’s only hope

Stormy Daniels could be American democracy’s only hope

Can an adult-film actress save the repub­lic from King Don­ald? Giv­en what is…

If Pierre Poilievre really hates lobbyists now, maybe he should talk to Justin Trudeau

If Pierre Poilievre really hates lobbyists now, maybe he should talk to Justin Trudeau

Susan Dela­court: Back in March, when Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre called…

Law and order should apply to politicians, too

Law and order should apply to politicians, too

Now that we’ve been there, done that and pos­si­bly bought the T‑shirt, can we all agree…

No one could outsmart or outword Rex Murphy — I miss you, my friend

No one could outsmart or outword Rex Murphy — I miss you, my friend

It’s with some hes­i­ta­tion that I try to put into words what Rex Mur­phy meant to…

News (Continued)

Nova Scotia byelection vote set for Tuesday in riding formerly held by popular Tory

Nova Scotia byelection vote set for Tuesday in riding formerly held by popular Tory

Vot­ers in the rur­al Nova Sco­tia provin­cial elec­toral dis­trict of Pic­tou West are…

Canadian immigration asks medical worker fleeing Gaza if he treated Hamas fighters

Canadian immigration asks medical worker fleeing Gaza if he treated Hamas fighters

Lawyers are ques­tion­ing Canada’s approach to screen­ing visa appli­ca­tions for peo­ple…

Walmart, Costco refusing to sign grocery code of conduct 'untenable': industry minister

Walmart, Costco refusing to sign grocery code of conduct 'untenable': industry minister

Indus­try Min­is­ter François-Philippe Cham­pagne says it’s ​“unten­able” for ​“small­er…



U.S. ambassador 'not aware' of any plans for Trudeau-Trump meeting

U.S. ambassador 'not aware' of any plans for Trudeau-Trump meeting

Canada’s Ambas­sador to the Unit­ed States says she’s ​“not aware” of any plans for Prime…

Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert says

Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert says

Provinces and ter­ri­to­ries should not stop push­ing for drug decrim­i­nal­iza­tion…

New head of Alberta oilsands group wants clarity from Poilievre on industrial carbon pricing

New head of Alberta oilsands group wants clarity from Poilievre on industrial carbon pricing

‘We’ve talked for 40 years about cli­mate change … and we’ve done very, very lit­tle…

The Race Next Door - #1

The Race Next Door - #1

Every two weeks until the Novem­ber Pres­i­den­tial Elec­tion in the US, I’ll post…

CBC chief says broadcaster isn't making specific plans for loss of public subsidy

CBC chief says broadcaster isn't making specific plans for loss of public subsidy

Cather­ine Tait says pay­out of bonus­es will have lit­tle real effect on broadcaster’s…

Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?

Good Talk — Are The Liberals In Full Panic Mode?

New data from Nanos and the Globe and Mail sug­gests Cana­di­ans find nei­ther Justin…

Organizer of Montreal Israel rally snubbed Trudeau and me, Housefather says

Organizer of Montreal Israel rally snubbed Trudeau and me, Housefather says

A Toron­to Con­ser­v­a­tive MP addressed the crowd and a video of Con­ser­v­a­tive…

Ottawa rejects Toronto request to decriminalize drug possession

Ottawa rejects Toronto request to decriminalize drug possession

Addic­tions Min­is­ter Ya’ara Saks has reject­ed Toronto’s request to decrim­i­nal­ize…

Pierre Poilievre Voted Against Environment and Climate 400 Times, Records Show

Pierre Poilievre Voted Against Environment and Climate 400 Times, Records Show

Fed­er­al Con­ser­v­a­tive leader Pierre Poilievre has vot­ed against the envi­ron­ment…



Minister suggests Canada is considering tariffs on Chinese EVs following U.S. move

Minister suggests Canada is considering tariffs on Chinese EVs following U.S. move

Canada’s indus­try min­is­ter says Ottawa is ​“con­sid­er­ing all mea­sures” after the…

Moe says allegation Saskatchewan Party member brought gun into legislature is false

Moe says allegation Saskatchewan Party member brought gun into legislature is false

Saskatchewan Pre­mier Scott Moe says alle­ga­tions his gov­ern­ment house leader brought…

Former riding president alleges meddling in Conservative GTA nomination

Former riding president alleges meddling in Conservative GTA nomination

A for­mer Con­ser­v­a­tive is accus­ing par­ty brass of block­ing him from run­ning to be…

Ottawa Centre MP Naqvi says ‘no consensus’ on return-to-office issue from constituents following Treasury Board’s decree

Ottawa Centre MP Naqvi says ‘no consensus’ on return-to-office issue from constituents following…

Fol­low­ing Trea­sury Board’s decree that fed­er­al pub­lic ser­vice work­ers would have…

Toronto city councillor Jaye Robinson has died, her office says

Toronto city councillor Jaye Robinson has died, her office says

Toron­to city coun­cil­lor Jaye Robin­son has died. Her office con­firmed Fri­day that…

Most Canadians support abortion, one-third see Tories as least supportive: poll

Most Canadians support abortion, one-third see Tories as least supportive: poll

Eight in 10 Cana­di­ans back a woman’s right to an abor­tion and two in three don’t…

Poilievre takes no position on hybrid work for federal public servants

Poilievre takes no position on hybrid work for federal public servants

Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre is declin­ing to take a defin­i­tive…

Trudeau government cuts budget of Information Commissioner

Trudeau government cuts budget of Information Commissioner

Fed­er­al Infor­ma­tion Com­mis­sion­er Car­o­line May­nard says the Trudeau gov­ern­ment…

Members of Congress say Canada’s online streaming act discriminates against Americans

Members of Congress say Canada’s online streaming act discriminates against Americans

Nine­teen mem­bers of Con­gress say Canada’s online stream­ing act dis­crim­i­nates…

Intelligence chief warns Canadians that China can use TikTok to spy on them

Intelligence chief warns Canadians that China can use TikTok to spy on them

In some of his most hawk­ish com­ments to date, the head of Canada’s intel­li­gence…

Justin Trudeau says Canada’s conservative leaders threaten abortion rights

Justin Trudeau says Canada’s conservative leaders threaten abortion rights

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau said Thurs­day that Cana­di­an con­ser­v­a­tive lead­ers…

Canada and U.S. make first co-investment in critical minerals producers

Canada and U.S. make first co-investment in critical minerals producers

The Cana­di­an and U.S. gov­ern­ments say they’re co−investing in crit­i­cal min­er­al…

Fire threatening Fort McMurray could burn for weeks, maybe months

Fire threatening Fort McMurray could burn for weeks, maybe months

Cool­er tem­per­a­tures, calmer winds and rain have sub­dued the wild­fire threat­en­ing…

Poilievre would rather 'watch the country burn' than fight climate change: Trudeau

Poilievre would rather 'watch the country burn' than fight climate change: Trudeau

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau says Oppo­si­tion Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pledges to…

Poilievre still won't say if he'll scrap government's capital gains tax hike

Poilievre still won't say if he'll scrap government's capital gains tax hike

Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre was non­com­mit­tal Thurs­day when asked what…

Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights

Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau assailed New Brunswick’s pre­mier and oth­er…

Canada sanctions 'extremist' Israeli settlers

Canada sanctions 'extremist' Israeli settlers

Cana­da is impos­ing sanc­tions on ​“extrem­ist” Israeli set­tlers in the West Bank,…

Loblaw agrees to sign grocery code of conduct after months of negotiations

Loblaw agrees to sign grocery code of conduct after months of negotiations

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said Thurs­day it’s ready to sign on to the gro­cery code of con­duct,…

Can the federal government ban the 'Big Lie' in elections?

Can the federal government ban the 'Big Lie' in elections?

Giv­en the pre­pon­der­ance of ​“Big Lie” claims in the Unit­ed States that spread…

Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application

Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application

Ontario has warned Toron­to Pub­lic Health’s top doc­tor to drop the city’s drug…

US Poli

Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump

    Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nik­ki Haley is per­haps the high­est-pro­file Repub­li­can in the…

    Democrats are running out of time as Donald Trump’s troubles are only making him stronger

    Democrats are running out of time as Donald Trump’s troubles are only making him stronger

    If there has even been such a thing as the world’s great­est cir­cus, this is…

    The Race Next Door - #1

    The Race Next Door - #1

    Every two weeks until the Novem­ber Pres­i­den­tial Elec­tion in the US, I’ll post…

    Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make the first debate stage under stringent Biden-Trump rules

      Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make the first debate stage under stringent Biden-Trump rules

      PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long argued that the biggest hur­dle of his…

      Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging

        Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging

        NEW YORK (AP) — One polit­i­cal par­ty is hold­ing urgent news con­fer­ences and…

        International

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        Iran President Ebrahim Raisi found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

        Iran President Ebrahim Raisi found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

        Iran­ian Pres­i­dent Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s for­eign min­is­ter and oth­ers have…

        ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

        ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

        The chief pros­e­cu­tor of the Inter­na­tion­al Crim­i­nal Court said Mon­day he is…

        Michael Cohen to face more grilling as Trump's hush money trial enters its final stretch

          Michael Cohen to face more grilling as Trump's hush money trial enters its final stretch

          NEW YORK (AP) — Don­ald Trump’s hush mon­ey tri­al is head­ing into the final stretch,…

          Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament

            Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament

            TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Elise Ste­fanik, a House Repub­li­can leader seen as…

            Ohio voters approved reproductive rights. Will the state's near-ban on abortion stand?

              Ohio voters approved reproductive rights. Will the state's near-ban on abortion stand?

              COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A coun­ty judge could rule as ear­ly as Mon­day on Ohio’s law…

              Think Tank

              Roadblocks ahead: Internal barriers to trade in Canada’s truck transportation sector

              Roadblocks ahead: Internal barriers to trade in Canada’s truck transportation sector

              Canada’s truck trans­porta­tion sec­tor faces sig­nif­i­cant eco­nom­ic and legal…

              TikTok – CHINA’S GLARING TROJAN HORSE: How Beijing uses the intensely addictive app for digital surveillance and influence operations

              TikTok – CHINA’S GLARING TROJAN HORSE: How Beijing uses the intensely addictive app for digital…

              Amidst the con­tro­ver­sies over the ​“Tik­Tok ban” is the strug­gle between free speech…

              Let’s Rebuild the Foundation: Reinstating Canada’s Adult Literacy Knowledge Infrastructure Requires Federal Leadership

              Let’s Rebuild the Foundation: Reinstating Canada’s Adult Literacy Knowledge Infrastructure Requires…

              Lit­er­a­cy prac­ti­tion­ers used to have access to a once robust nation­al adult…


              Substacks

              A collection of SubStack publishing within Canadian public affairs.

              What do Palestinians and Israeli hostage families share? A common enemy

              What do Palestinians and Israeli hostage families share? A common enemy

              Good morn­ing — here is your Sat­ur­day newslet­ter. I have record­ed an arti­cle…

              A tribute to Canada's first information commissioner

              A tribute to Canada's first information commissioner

              Inger Hansen (1929−2013), Canada’s first infor­ma­tion com­mis­sion­er, knew some­thing…

              Is Trudeau a drag on Crombie? Maybe not

              Is Trudeau a drag on Crombie? Maybe not

              The Ontario Lib­er­als had hopes they could win last week’s provin­cial byelec­tion in…

              Podcasts

              Who Trolled Amber: Canadaland recommends

                Who Trolled Amber: Canadaland recommends

                Today we’re bring­ing you some­thing a bit dif­fer­ent. It’s a pod­cast…

                Spy chief warns Canadians of TikTok risks

                  Spy chief warns Canadians of TikTok risks

                  Canada’s spies have been busy this year. There have been accu­sa­tions of for­eign…

                  Charlie Angus on politics in 2024

                    Charlie Angus on politics in 2024

                    NDP MP Char­lie Angus is prepar­ing to wrap up a 20-year career in fed­er­al…

                    Party money: Is it time to change how we finance politics?

                      Party money: Is it time to change how we finance politics?

                      Hours after Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre was expelled from the House of…