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'We won't forget:' How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

'We won't forget:' How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

A spokesman for a region­al Mus­lim advo­ca­cy group says Con­ser­v­a­tive Leader Pierre Poilievre’s stance on the Israel−Hamas war could com­pli­cate his party’s rela­tion­ship with Mus­lim Cana­di­ans. Nawaz Tahir of the Hik­ma Pub­lic…

Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau says con­ser­v­a­tive politi­cians across Cana­da,…

Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

The Native Women’s Asso­ci­a­tion of Cana­da says it was forced to lay off rough­ly half…

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

he fed­er­al government’s pre−budget charm offen­sive is back for a sec­ond straight…

Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland are on a mission. Here's what's behind it

Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland are on a mission. Here's what's behind it

You’re going to see a lot of Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau, his deputy and finance…

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Alberta Politics: UCP ahead of NDP by 15-points. Naheed Nenshi is the most well-known and well-liked NDP leadership candidate.

Alberta Politics: UCP ahead of NDP by 15-points. Naheed Nenshi is the most well-known and…

From March 14 to 21, 2024, Aba­cus Data con­duct­ed a sur­vey of 1,000 Alber­ta…

Healthcare moves up as a first tier national issue of concern

Healthcare moves up as a first tier national issue of concern

Nanos tracks unprompt­ed issues of con­cern every week. To access full week­ly nation­al…



Opinion

Why Poilievre Will Win

Why Poilievre Will Win

IT’S PIERRE POILIEVRE’S Cana­da now. That’s what the pun­dits say. That’s what the…

Have you heard the one about Justin Trudeau attacking your free speech online? Trust me: that’s just rage farming

Have you heard the one about Justin Trudeau attacking your free speech online? Trust me: that’s…

From the peo­ple who brought you clas­sic hits such as: adding gen­der iden­ti­ty to the…

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'Nonsense:' Doug Ford slams lawsuits filed by Ontario school boards against social media platforms

'Nonsense:' Doug Ford slams lawsuits filed by Ontario school boards against social media platforms

Pre­mier Doug Ford says that law­suits launched by four Ontario school boards against…

Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa

Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa

Ontario has reached a so−called ​“new deal” with the City of Ottawa that sees the…

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Anthony Housefather: I'm proud to be a Zionist

Anthony Housefather: I'm proud to be a Zionist

Cana­di­ans shouldn’t be harassed for sup­port­ing the right for Jews to have…

Axing serious climate action with lies.

Axing serious climate action with lies.

Do you want to save the plan­et? Good. Me too. To do that, pol­luters should pay. It’s…



Opinion (Continued)

Where is Canada’s National Action Plan to address Endometriosis?
Federal Conservatives feeling the love in B.C.

Federal Conservatives feeling the love in B.C.

In a big switch, Pierre Poilievre’s par­ty is pick­ing up young, female, First…

Provincial finances are a future crisis in the making. It’s time to start work on a solution

Provincial finances are a future crisis in the making. It’s time to start work on a solution

A decade or so ago Europe was in the throes of a polit­i­cal and eco­nom­ic cri­sis…

Pierre Poilievre says one thing. 200 experts refute it. Who to believe?

Pierre Poilievre says one thing. 200 experts refute it. Who to believe?

The top issue fac­ing Cana­di­ans right now, if you ask Cana­di­ans, is afford­abil­i­ty.…

Breaking Down Walls: Canada's Call to Action in a World on the Brink
Liberals are leaving an ungodly mess for Poilievre's Conservatives to clean up

Liberals are leaving an ungodly mess for Poilievre's Conservatives to clean up

It was the rarest of events. In the House of Com­mons last week, an impec­ca­bly…

The future economy will suffer if Canada axes the carbon tax

The future economy will suffer if Canada axes the carbon tax

The car­bon tax is the sin­gle most effec­tive cli­mate pol­i­cy that Cana­da has. But…

Canadian Jews are once again in the crosshairs of cancel culture

Canadian Jews are once again in the crosshairs of cancel culture

Like oth­er west­ern coun­tries, Cana­da isn’t immune to ​“can­cel cul­ture,”…

Are we sleepwalking to another national unity crisis?

Are we sleepwalking to another national unity crisis?

It is pos­si­ble that with­in two years, the offi­cial oppo­si­tion in the House of…

High-trust Japan shows just how low public safety standards are in Canada

High-trust Japan shows just how low public safety standards are in Canada

Spend two weeks in a for­eign coun­try and you’re bound to com­pare it to home.…



I saw Justin Trudeau attacked by an angry mob last election campaign — and I worry things are about to get worse

I saw Justin Trudeau attacked by an angry mob last election campaign — and I worry things are about…

Jour­nal­ists shouldn’t make elec­tion pre­dic­tions, but here’s one to take to the bank:…

Cyber safety:  a new resource to help newcomers to Canada protect against scams this Fraud Prevention Month
Why the West Refused to Stop the Rwandan Genocide

Why the West Refused to Stop the Rwandan Genocide

IN 1993, I had been tasked by the Unit­ed Nations to lead the imple­men­ta­tion of…

Pierre Poilievre has a Doug Ford problem

Pierre Poilievre has a Doug Ford problem

Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to get rid of hous­ing ​“gate­keep­ers” was a nifty piece…

Miserable young Canadians threaten to make Justin Trudeau feel their pain

Miserable young Canadians threaten to make Justin Trudeau feel their pain

Aver­ages can be ter­ri­bly mis­lead­ing. If you’ve got your feet in the freez­er and…

Pierre Poilievre's deceptive 'axe the tax' slogan lets him deny the dangers of climate change

Pierre Poilievre's deceptive 'axe the tax' slogan lets him deny the dangers of climate change

There’s no ques­tion that Pierre Poilievre’s inces­sant call to ​“axe the tax” has hit…

The Liberals' shameful arms ban against Israel will come back to haunt us

The Liberals' shameful arms ban against Israel will come back to haunt us

Dur­ing the debate on the NDP’s pro­pos­al to uni­lat­er­al­ly rec­og­nize…

Justin Trudeau's grip on power is precarious — and we witnessed that not once, but twice this week

Justin Trudeau's grip on power is precarious — and we witnessed that not once, but twice this week

Canada’s Par­lia­ment did not fall this week, which means the coun­try was spared…

There are signs of resistance to the right-wing juggernaut, if you look hard enough

There are signs of resistance to the right-wing juggernaut, if you look hard enough

Lurk­ing some­where between despair and denial, you can spot tiny glim­mers of hope for…

Being real is still most powerful attribute for politicians, especially today

Being real is still most powerful attribute for politicians, especially today

On the face of it, alter­ing a pho­to­graph — even if you are a princess — is…



Brian Mulroney's long bet on history paid off

Brian Mulroney's long bet on history paid off

In an age of hot takes and 30-sec­ond scan­dals, we remem­ber a prime min­is­ter who…

Brian Mulroney knew something important that today's conservative politicians are ignoring

Brian Mulroney knew something important that today's conservative politicians are ignoring

In 1987, U.S. pres­i­dent Ronald Rea­gan and prime min­is­ter Bri­an Mul­roney stood side…

Harper to foreign affairs in a Poilievre government?

Harper to foreign affairs in a Poilievre government?

Should a future Con­ser­v­a­tive gov­ern­ment look to the past — and the U.K. — for…

Political Pulse Panel: MPs are in Ottawa for a week of March madness

Political Pulse Panel: MPs are in Ottawa for a week of March madness

From high­ly amend­ed motions to a Lib­er­al MP ques­tion­ing his place with­in the…

Bell is gutting Canadian journalism and handing a gift to the enemies of truth

Bell is gutting Canadian journalism and handing a gift to the enemies of truth

As ori­gin sto­ries go, the one about the birth of ​“W5” is pret­ty great. It begins in…

Liberals divided, NDP embarrassed, nothing accomplished: the sad story of a meaningless debate over Palestinian statehood

Liberals divided, NDP embarrassed, nothing accomplished: the sad story of a meaningless debate over…

What a weird way to make for­eign pol­i­cy — or what­ev­er it was that mem­bers of…

After weeks of mean-spirited speculation, Kate Middleton shows she has her priorities straight — and the humility of the late Queen

After weeks of mean-spirited speculation, Kate Middleton shows she has her priorities straight —…

It’s said that revi­sion sits at the very heart of great writ­ing. And right now,…

Canadian Muslim organizations flex their political muscles

Canadian Muslim organizations flex their political muscles

Many Mus­lim lead­ers in the West have been flex­ing their elec­toral clout since the…

The carbon tax coalition saves Trudeau from a loss of confidence

The carbon tax coalition saves Trudeau from a loss of confidence

The polit­i­cal math nev­er added up to an elec­tion this spring. When one par­ty is…

Carbon pricing has become our national dumpster fire

Carbon pricing has become our national dumpster fire

dump­ster fire. Unfor­tu­nate­ly, that fire might end up scorch­ing Cana­di­ans. But…

The problem for Pierre Poilievre is that one day Justin Trudeau will be gone

The problem for Pierre Poilievre is that one day Justin Trudeau will be gone

It is a great para­dox of the cur­rent polit­i­cal moment that despite fed­er­al…

Stop targeting Jews in Canada for Israel's actions in Gaza

Stop targeting Jews in Canada for Israel's actions in Gaza

What do Jews in Cana­da have to answer for with respect to what’s hap­pen­ing in Gaza? If…

More than a year into ArriveCan mess, the government runs to catch up to its procurement problem

More than a year into ArriveCan mess, the government runs to catch up to its procurement problem

For a year, the Lib­er­al gov­ern­ment stood around flat-foot­ed while…

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Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5B

Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5B

Four major Ontario school boards are tak­ing some of the largest social media com­pa­nies…

Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

The Ontario gov­ern­ment is spend­ing about $310,000 on a new space for press…

Foreign interference inquiry slated to hear from chief electoral officer

Foreign interference inquiry slated to hear from chief electoral officer

Canada’s chief elec­toral offi­cer, Stéphane Per­rault, is slat­ed to tes­ti­fy this…

Poilievre receives thunderous welcome in Liberal Mount Royal

Poilievre receives thunderous welcome in Liberal Mount Royal

Fed­er­al Con­ser­v­a­tive leader Pierre Poilievre received a thun­der­ous wel­come…



RCMP is investigating ArriveCan app, commissioner Duheme confirms

RCMP is investigating ArriveCan app, commissioner Duheme confirms

The RCMP is inves­ti­gat­ing alle­ga­tions of fraud asso­ci­at­ed with the devel­op­ment…

Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds

Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds

A new report says the fed­er­al gov­ern­ment is pro­vid­ing bil­lions of dol­lars in…

'Renters' Bill of Rights' among new measures in upcoming budget: Trudeau

'Renters' Bill of Rights' among new measures in upcoming budget: Trudeau

The fed­er­al gov­ern­ment will cre­ate a new ​“Cana­di­an Renters’ Bill of Rights,”…

Big polluters shouldn't be punished financially -- they should just emit less: Moe

Big polluters shouldn't be punished financially -- they should just emit less: Moe

Saskatchewan Pre­mier Scott Moe says big pol­luters shouldn’t be forced to pay for their…

Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold

Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold

Nine months after reach­ing a pop­u­la­tion of 40 mil­lion, Cana­da has cracked…

Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

The fed­er­al Con­ser­v­a­tives say they won’t be tak­ing advice from ​“so−called…

N.S. shooting tragedy 'happened for absolutely nothing' if RCMP doesn't learn: commissioner

N.S. shooting tragedy 'happened for absolutely nothing' if RCMP doesn't learn: commissioner

The com­mis­sion­er of the RCMP says the police ser­vice he over­sees is dif­fer­ent from…

Canada targeted by same Chinese hackers the U.S., U.K. accuse of cyberespionage that hit millions

Canada targeted by same Chinese hackers the U.S., U.K. accuse of cyberespionage that hit millions

Canada’s elec­tron­ic intel­li­gence agency says the same hack­ing group that the U.K.…

Now there are three court challenges against Ontario nuclear waste disposal facility

Now there are three court challenges against Ontario nuclear waste disposal facility

Legal chal­lenges against a nuclear waste facil­i­ty slat­ed for con­struc­tion near…



Nenshi viewed most positively in NDP race but party faces uphill battle against UCP: poll

Nenshi viewed most positively in NDP race but party faces uphill battle against UCP: poll

A new poll sug­gests Alber­tans view Naheed Nen­shi most pos­i­tive­ly among his…

An NDP motion on Gaza threatened to split the Liberal caucus. How last-minute talks helped avert political embarrassment

An NDP motion on Gaza threatened to split the Liberal caucus. How last-minute talks helped avert…

The fed­er­al Lib­er­als expect­ed upwards of 80 of their back­bench MPs to vote with the…

Conservatives call on Trudeau to cut the carbon tax in front of Charlottetown MP's office

Conservatives call on Trudeau to cut the carbon tax in front of Charlottetown MP's office

Con­ser­v­a­tives took their fight over the fed­er­al gov­ern­men­t’s car­bon tax…

Will Mr. Poilievre go to Washington? Former diplomats hope so

Will Mr. Poilievre go to Washington? Former diplomats hope so

With the Con­ser­v­a­tives enjoy­ing a com­mand­ing lead in the polls, observers of…

Provinces say Ottawa is leaving them in the dark about RCMP's future

Provinces say Ottawa is leaving them in the dark about RCMP's future

Frus­tra­tion is mount­ing in provin­cial and ter­ri­to­r­i­al gov­ern­ments that rely on…

Trudeau challenges premiers opposed to carbon tax hike to suggest alternatives to federal levy

Trudeau challenges premiers opposed to carbon tax hike to suggest alternatives to federal levy

Prime Min­is­ter Justin Trudeau is call­ing on pre­miers opposed to increas­ing the…

'He understands Canadians': Inside what 'axe the tax' means to Poilievre's supporters

'He understands Canadians': Inside what 'axe the tax' means to Poilievre's supporters

When Sarah Morin hears the phrase ​“axe the tax,” what enters her mind is ​“free­dom.”…

Economists defend Liberals' carbon price as political rhetoric heats up

Economists defend Liberals' carbon price as political rhetoric heats up

Dozens of Cana­di­an econ­o­mists are issu­ing an ardent defence of Canada’s price on…

4 premiers expected to testify at committee against carbon price increase

4 premiers expected to testify at committee against carbon price increase

Four con­ser­v­a­tive pre­miers are expect­ed to tell a House of Com­mons…

Ontario deficit will triple as economy weakens, 2024 budget shows

Ontario deficit will triple as economy weakens, 2024 budget shows

High inter­est rates are expect­ed to take a toll on Ontar­i­o’s econ­o­my this…

Referencing 'In an emergency, break glass' signs, Bank of Canada official says, 'It's time to break the glass'

Referencing 'In an emergency, break glass' signs, Bank of Canada official says, 'It's time to break…

A senior Bank of Cana­da offi­cial says the need to improve pro­duc­tiv­i­ty has reached…

Latest pitch to overhaul election laws could make it harder to keep tabs on the party fundraising circuit

Latest pitch to overhaul election laws could make it harder to keep tabs on the party fundraising…

Heads up to any­one with a pen­chant for track­ing the par­ty fundrais­ing cir­cuit:…

Commons committee to hear witnesses on security concerns about microbiology lab

Commons committee to hear witnesses on security concerns about microbiology lab

A House of Com­mons com­mit­tee plans to look into con­cerns about a high−security…

Canadian bridges are safe, officials say after U.S. bridge rammed by ship, collapses

Canadian bridges are safe, officials say after U.S. bridge rammed by ship, collapses

Cana­di­an author­i­ties are try­ing to reas­sure the pub­lic about the safe­ty of…

United States implored Canada behind the scenes to keep supporting UNRWA: Hussen

United States implored Canada behind the scenes to keep supporting UNRWA: Hussen

The Unit­ed States ambas­sador to the Unit­ed Nations implored Cana­da last month to keep…

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi quits bid, now backs Naheed Nenshi

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi quits bid, now backs Naheed Nenshi

One of the can­di­dates in the Alber­ta NDP lead­er­ship race is drop­ping out to…

Housing asylum seekers at Niagara hotels cost Canada more than $100 million

Housing asylum seekers at Niagara hotels cost Canada more than $100 million

New­ly released fig­ures from Immi­gra­tion, Refugees and Cit­i­zen­ship Cana­da show the…

Ship's crew warned of power issues before it collided with a Baltimore bridge, governor says; 6 remain missing NOW PLAYING

Ship's crew warned of power issues before it collided with a Baltimore bridge, governor says; 6…

The crew of a mas­sive con­tain­er ship that crashed into the Fran­cis Scott Key…

'Sinking ship': Doctors say unfair salaries driving them away from family medicine in Canada

'Sinking ship': Doctors say unfair salaries driving them away from family medicine in Canada

Dr. Gar­ni Tatikian is hav­ing sec­ond thoughts about her future as a fam­i­ly…

Government falling short on promise to roll out automatic tax filing pilot, experts say

Government falling short on promise to roll out automatic tax filing pilot, experts say

The gov­ern­ment is falling short on a 2023 bud­get com­mit­ment to pilot a new…

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Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

    Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

    NEW YORK (AP) — When No Labels’ crit­ics got the loud­est, it was Joe Lieber­man who came…

    Biden fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, the campaign says

      Biden fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, the campaign says

      WASHINGTON (AP) — A fundrais­er for Pres­i­dent Joe Biden on Thurs­day in New York…

      TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

        TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

        NEW YORK (AP) — The Fed­er­al Trade Com­mis­sion is inves­ti­gat­ing Tik­Tok over its…

        Trump slow to invest in states that could decide election as some in GOP fear 'skeleton' campaign

          Trump slow to invest in states that could decide election as some in GOP fear 'skeleton' campaign

          NEW YORK (AP) — In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for…

          AP-NORC Poll: Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans

            AP-NORC Poll: Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans

            ATLANTA (AP) — Many Amer­i­cans are unen­thu­si­as­tic about a Novem­ber rematch of…

            Think Tank

            So Far, So Good: C.D. Howe Institute Business Cycle Council Declares Recession Avoided in 2022, 2023

            So Far, So Good: C.D. Howe Institute Business Cycle Council Declares Recession Avoided in 2022, 2023

            Weak­ness in Cana­di­an GDP since the Bank of Cana­da began rais­ing its pol­i­cy rate in…

            The Size of Government in Canada in 2022

            The Size of Government in Canada in 2022

            This bul­letin mea­sures the size of gov­ern­ment in Cana­da, by province, based on total…

            Mind the Gaps - How Atlantic Canada can keep up the momentum

            Mind the Gaps - How Atlantic Canada can keep up the momentum

            “Why Atlantic Cana­da Remains White and Poor” — that was the blunt and provoca­tive…


            Substacks

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            Weekly Writ for Mar. 27: Alberta NDP leadership race bombshell

            Weekly Writ for Mar. 27: Alberta NDP leadership race bombshell

            Yes­ter­day, the Alber­ta NDP lead­er­ship race was shak­en up by the with­draw­al of…

            The ceasefire motion passed – so why is nobody happy?

            The ceasefire motion passed – so why is nobody happy?

            Mon­day was a day of high polit­i­cal dra­ma in Ottawa, but the out­come left many…

            Weekly Writ for Mar. 20: Eby's NDP still on track for big win

            Weekly Writ for Mar. 20: Eby's NDP still on track for big win

            With only sev­en months to go before British Columbia’s elec­tion, David Eby’s New…

            Podcasts

            Halifax Mayor Mike Savage on how a big city keeps up with growth

              Halifax Mayor Mike Savage on how a big city keeps up with growth

              This week on WONK, Hal­i­fax May­or Michael Sav­age talks to Edward Green­spon about…

              On The Line with Anthony Housefather, the (for now?) Liberal MP

                On The Line with Anthony Housefather, the (for now?) Liberal MP

                Lib­er­al MP Antho­ny House­fa­ther has been one of the most out­spo­ken sup­port­ers of…

                The Convoy Keeps Rolling

                  The Convoy Keeps Rolling

                  Sup­port­ers of the con­voy splin­tered into dif­fer­ent groups. They became very…

                  Trudeau’s big party tent is coming apart at the seams

                    Trudeau’s big party tent is coming apart at the seams

                    New Democ­rats and even oth­er Lib­er­als are now fight­ing Prime Min­is­ter Justin…

                    We Spied on the Spies who Spy on Activists

                      We Spied on the Spies who Spy on Activists

                      When gov­ern­ments and cor­po­ra­tions want to stay on top of the ​“threats” posed by…

                      Lessons from the 10 Year Anniversary of Canada's Withdrawal from Afghanistan

                        Lessons from the 10 Year Anniversary of Canada's Withdrawal from Afghanistan

                        On this episode of The Glob­al Exchange, Col­in Robert­son is joined by Bill Cros­bie,…

                        Is the carbon tax toast?

                          Is the carbon tax toast?

                          It’s cer­tain­ly feel­ing the heat. The Lib­er­al government’s land­mark cli­mate…

                          Canadian Attitudes on Defence

                            Canadian Attitudes on Defence

                            On this episode of Defence Decon­struct­ed, David Per­ry speaks to Frank Graves about…




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