Young men have a stake in Canada's future. They should be heard
If we don't build bridges to get demoralized young men involved in the democratic process, extremists may capitalize on their frustration
The ‘Balance of Responsibility’ and Why I Voted for the Carney Budget
Let’s face it, with 343 MPs in this Parliament and one Green Party seat, I had not imagined that any vote might be so tight that my single “yay” or “nay” could hold sway. Then, based on a combination of minority math and political machination, the knife-edge vote on Mark Carney’s first budget on November 17th came along and the...
Canada’s auto sector is under attack. If we don’t fight back now, it will be gone — not just in Brampton but across Canada
There are moments in a city’s history when its resilience is tested — when decisions made in distant boardrooms send shockwaves through our streets, homes, and hearts. Stellantis’ announcement to end production of the Jeep Compass at Brampton’s Assembly Plant is one such moment, threatening the livelihoods of 3,000 workers and shaking our community.
The Liberals must get out of the way of growth
For centuries, alchemists promised and failed to turn lead into gold. What is most astounding is that even after each debunking, these charlatans would repackage their discredited schemes as something new with fresh jargon and different salesmen, luring wave after wave of hopeful dupes eager for golden miracles. Instead of promising to turn lead into gold, today’s alchemist-in-chief, Mark Carney...
The North: different by design, essential by nature
In the Northwest Territories, governments don’t just consult with one another—we sit at the same table. Through the N.W.T. Council of Leaders, the premier, cabinet ministers, and Indigenous governments meet as equals to set direction and make decisions together. That model of partnership is what makes the North different. It’s also what makes it essential to Canada’s future...
Did Hydro-Québec Try to Silence One of Its Critics?
There is a troubling pattern emerging in the debate on the NL Hydro and Hydro-Québec MOU – one that should alarm every Newfoundlander and Labradorian who believes in open debate and fair treatment. When I raised legitimate concerns about a deal that could disadvantage our province for generations, did powerful interests from outside respond with what to me seems obvious...
“The same deal as in 1969 at the end of the day” Why Newfoundland and Labrador Must Question the Gull Island MOU
As Newfoundland and Labrador prepares for a provincial election, voters face an important decision that will guide the future of the Gull Island hydro project on the Lower Churchill River. Right now, there is no issue that is more important to our province’s future. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed with Quebec, but many citizens - likely most...
Carney went to the UN to advance Canada’s foreign policy, Trump went to abuse, harangue the UN in a tirade of false accusations
The contrast could not have been sharper. Prime Minister Mark Carney went to the United Nations in New York from Sept. 21-24, and used the organization’s convening power to advance Canada’s foreign policy interests. United States President Donald Trump went to the UN for a few hours and abused the organization in a tirade of false accusations. These two story...
Where is the “brainy and thoughtful’ Mark Carney who warned the world of the dangers of climate change?
When anyone hears Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre talk about climate, one could wish he would read a book on the subject, or even the Cole’s Notes version. On the other hand, listening to our prime minister, one could wish he would read his own book. On page 273 of his 2021 book “Values,” he wrote: “The carbon budget to limit...
Canada’s Approach to UN Politics: Hothouse Flower No More?
The late US Secretary of State Dean Acheson, in channeling his inner William Wordsworth, once referred to Canada and our perceived moralizing as “the stern daughter of the voice of God.” Nevertheless, Canada persisted, its negotiating hand clear in the creation of the UN specialized agencies: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil...
This crime wave isn't a coincidence.
Picture this: In just one week, 80 rounds fired in a downtown core, leaving three people seriously injured. A Jewish woman stabbed while shopping for her groceries. A shooting forces an entire neighbourhood into lockdown. A man injured from yet another stabbing. A toddler, horrifically, was sexually assaulted during a break-in by a man with a prior child-sex conviction, recently...
Canada must act on Gaza — including more sanctions on Israel
The UN has officially declared a famine in Gaza and the world needs to act to save lives. Our Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has rightly emphasized that humanitarian suffering has reached unimaginable levels and that urgent action is needed to halt and reverse starvation.
Mark Carney promised strength. He delivered surrender
The Prime Minister has now had 25 weeks in the job and the time has come to judge whether his performance has matched his promises. So let’s go through the big promises one-by-one. After all, Mark Carney promised Canadians a clean break from his predecessor’s failures. He said it was time for discipline, seriousness, integrity, and national pride. He stood...
Canada, Europe, and NATO: a renewed commitment to shared security
Canada is stepping up to meet the moment. In Ukraine on Aug. 24, Prime Minister Mark Carney joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Ukraine’s independence day. The prime minister continued on to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, while my recent mission took me to Sweden and Finland. Together, these efforts demonstrate Canada’s commitment to NATO and to deepening ties with...
Nova Scotia’s defence industry is part of a bigger mission
When we think about national defence, we imagine ships, jets and soldiers, but too often we imagine them somewhere else. The truth is that Canada’s defence future is being built right here in Nova Scotia. In our shipyards and research labs, at ocean technology hubs and aerospace hangars, Nova Scotians are designing, building and maintaining the tools and technologies that...
I am Israel's Canadian-born deputy foreign minister. Mark Carney is rewarding terrorist monsters
This week, the Toronto International Film Festival attempted to cancel, then reinstated, the screening of The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, a documentary on a retired Israeli general’s successful attempt to rescue his family during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks by Hamas. The organizers of TIFF reportedly claimed they needed Hamas’s permission to show the footage of the...
Parliamentary diplomacy unites a divided world: Senator David M. Wells
In an increasingly divided world, it is worth remembering that Canada is still among friends — and that we face the challenges of the day together. In July 2025, I had the privilege of attending sessions of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). First conceived as a forum for dialogue between the West...
Minister Anandasangaree deserves our praise, not derision
Minister Anandasangaree showed courage in advocating for the safety and dignity of his community. That is not a scandal. That is leadership.
Canadians are in the global sports spotlight. Now is the time to build on that success
It’s only halfway through 2025 and Canada isn’t just making record breaking sports headlines — we’re seeing the extraordinary potential of what this country can achieve. From MVPs, to record-breakers, to thriving professional women’s leagues, Canadians are showing what’s possible when talent is matched with opportunity.
It's time to end David Eby's nation-building blockade
Eby's government speaking out of both sides of its mouth when it comes to fast-tracking energy projects of national significance
How governments can get back to building affordable housing
At this pivotal moment for our country, Canadians are looking for leadership that is focused, collaborative and ready to meet the moment. And there’s no clearer test of that leadership than the housing crisis. Families across this country are struggling with rising rents, impossible mortgages and an uncertain future. But we have a chance to turn things around. To build...
It’s time for Ottawa to make crime a top federal priority
The new session of Parliament must take real action to address the public safety concerns of Canadians. Across the Greater Toronto Area, residents are increasingly alarmed by the rise in violent crime, and they are demanding action from every level of government. The federal election results in the GTA made that crystal clear.
Doug Ford is trying to use Trump’s tariff threat to repeat his mistakes with the Greenbelt
Since U.S. President Donald Trump began threatening Canada with tariffs, I’ve heard from many people and businesses about the intense anxiety they’re feeling. Ontarians are already struggling in the face of an ongoing affordability crisis and are now facing potential layoffs and staring down the face of an impending recession. But instead of uniting people to push back against Trump...
The State of Service Report
Our government created the Citizens’ Services portfolio in 2023 to champion service delivery excellence and to improve government efficiency. This State of Service report was drafted to communicate how we are accomplishing this mandate and to update Canadians on some of our biggest programs, including the Passport Program, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Employment Insurance, Benefits Delivery Modernization and the...
Why we shouldn’t boo the American anthem
It’s understandable that Canadians are angry. With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has imposed sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, launching a trade war that threatens jobs and industries across our country. The frustration is real, and so is the urge to push back.
The Northwest Territories is key to securing Canada’s critical minerals future
As mining and investment leaders gather in Toronto this week for the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, the Northwest Territories (NWT) is once again front and centre in the conversation about Canada’s critical minerals future. With global demand soaring and geopolitical tensions heightening the need for secure supply chains, the NWT is uniquely positioned to help...
Canada can send a clear message to Russia by making this one bold move
Canada is in a position to send a powerful message that will reassert its role on the international stage. This country can ensure that our share of the billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets remains in Canadian hands, for us to decide how we will assist Ukraine — whatever direction either Europe or Trump’s America takes. But the government...
Wayne Gretzky deserves our respect, not our scorn
There are few figures in Canadian history who have given more to this country than Wayne Gretzky. He is not just our greatest hockey player; he is a cultural icon, a source of national pride, and a man who has represented Canada with dignity, grace, and unwavering loyalty for decades. And yet, in this era of hyper-polarization, we are seeing...
Post Tariffs: Building a Canada Fit for Purpose
To say that the brash remarks by President Trump over the last five weeks have shocked Canadians would be an understatement. While most observers expected that a victory for President Trump would not be a positive event for Canada, his rhetoric has incensed even the most patient of us as outlandish, ridiculous, and sometimes cruel.
ON YEATS, TRUMP & PUTIN
I can't seem to get Yeats out of my head. Ever since November 5th, his dark tale has been my guide to make sense of the Trump ascendancy. And then this morning at the NATO parliamentary meetings in Brussels, I felt like a bit actor in a dramatic rendition of Yeats' nightmare poem.