Jun 27 2022 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — I can finally admit it: during my 20 years as a political staffer and elected politician I was involved in many political coverups. Don’t get too excited, they weren’t the type of coverups that you see in movies or read about in political thrillers — no Canadian versions of Watergate, Irangate or any other gate. […]
Jun 16 2022 — John Milloy — National Newswatch — Hey Ontario, you just set a record! The June 2 provincial election saw the lowest voter turnout in the history of the province. A whopping 57% of you chose not to cast a ballot. No, you shouldn’t be proud of this achievement. In fact, many people are really upset about it — so upset that there […]
Jun 6 2022 — John Milloy — Toronto Star — Should the Ontario Liberals and the NDP merge? As both parties lick their wounds after a devastating election defeat, having them join forces seems like a logical next step. A united left could have theoretically beaten Doug Ford. Progressive values would have reigned in Ontario and all would be well. It sure is tempting for […]
Jun 4 2022 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — Although the size of Doug Ford’s election victory was surprising, the fact that he won was hardly shocking. Voters often reward first-term governments with another mandate. Now for the tricky part — the second term. Second-term governments are strange animals. On the one hand, those in power better understand the intricacies of governing. At the […]
Jun 2 2022 — John Milloy — National Newswatch — As a member of the lefty chattering class, I am not sure what concerns me more — the rise of Pierre Poilievre or the inability of his progressive critics to develop a positive counter-narrative to his message. The main criticism of Poilievre from those on the left seems to be that he is an angry […]
May 20 2022 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — Why do we have leaders’ debates? I suspect those Ontarians who bothered to watch the most-recent election debate are probably asking themselves that very question — I know that I am. It’s not that there was anything particularly wrong with the evening and kudos to both the moderators and party leaders for all trying their […]
May 18 2022 — John Milloy — National Newswatch — Don’t blame me. With all that is going on in the world, it wasn’t I who decided that the House of Commons should spend a full day last week discussing whether to continue opening their daily session with a prayer. Nevertheless, for those interested in the intersection between faith and politics, the debate on the […]
May 7 2022 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — Could we all take a deep breath? A leaked draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court about abortion has created a bizarre political firestorm here in Canada. The most dangerous place to be these days is between a live microphone and a Canadian politician wanting to tell us how they will fight until their dying […]
Apr 5 2022 — John Milloy — The Record — Premier Doug Ford doesn’t want you to see his ministerial mandate letters. In fact, he is so determined that you never see them that he is taking his case to the Supreme Court of Canada — all on the taxpayer’s dime. With so many other things to worry about — high gas prices, rising COVID-19 […]
Mar 1 2022 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — The end of the “freedom convoy” in Ottawa has already led to much soul searching — how could it have happened? One of the topics certain to be discussed is the role that the Christian faith played in the protest. There were a lot of Christians up in Ottawa — you could see it in […]
Feb 9 2022 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — How should we react to calls for both sides of the COVID-19 debate to try to find common ground? Many federal Conservatives as well as a collection of commentators are urging dialogue on vaccine mandates and public health restrictions. The new Conservative leader, Candice Bergen, has talked of the need to extend “an olive branch.” […]
Sep 10 2021 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — It has become almost accepted wisdom in Canada that religion and politics should never mix. That doesn’t mean that politicians don’t like to talk about religion. On the contrary, many seem to enjoy talking about it as long as they can cast it in the most-damning light possible. The current federal campaign is no exception. […]
Sep 8 2021 — John Milloy — National Post — In a new book, John Milloy discusses how Catholicism has become toxic in Canadian politics and how the faithful can re-engage with a pluralistic society.
Jun 30 2021 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — Should we celebrate Canada Day? As we head toward July 1, the idea of cancelling our national birthday has gained momentum. Canada’s history, many argue, is too often the story of those on the margins being oppressed or subjugated. The continuing discovery of the remains of children at former residential schools and the senseless killing […]
Jun 19 2021 — John Milloy — Hamilton Spectator — Fri., June 18, 2021timer3 min. read Want to see outrage these days? Mention any issue that even smacks of racism or prejudice and you will see Canadians respond with anger and passion. Why has this energy not extended to Quebec’s Bill 21? If there ever was a law that flies in the face of everything […]