Reflections – The Wet’suwet’en Protests
The past week plus in Canadian politics has been dominated by one issue and one story above all else; the protests by the hereditary chiefs in Wet’suwet’en territory in Northwest…
Cam Holmstrom
#Cdnpolicast – Protests & Canada’s Campaign for the UN Security Council
The newest episode of “Cdnpolicast” is now up. In this episode Alyson Fair, Neil Brodie and I talk about the protests happening across the country, the history behind the current…
Talking Via Rail Blockade and Protests with Rob Snow
Today I had the chance to joined Rob Snow on 1310 News’ “Rob Snow Show”, along with Ashton Arsenault. We had a long talk the protests and blockades taking place…
More Lessons for Progressives
Late last year I wrote a piece here on the lessons that Progressives could and should learn from the events of 2019 and the elections that took place. A big…
Talking John Baird Leadership Rumors, CoronaVirus & Campaigning for the UN Security Council with Kristy Cameron
Today I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now”, along with Katlyn Harrison and Shane MacKenzie on the “Political Heat” panel. We talked about rumors about John Baird seeking the…
Cultural Appropriation Through Electoral Loophole?
As many people who read this site know, or have come to know over time, I am Métis and proudly so. In the political sphere that can mean a few…
Punching Down
When it comes to electoral campaigns, regardless the level, there are many tools, resources and techniques that are at the disposal of a candidate. When used well, they can give…
#Cdnpolicast – China Relations, Online Privacy & Quebec Secularism
The newest episode of “Cdnpolicast” is now up. In this episode Alyson Fair, Geoff Turner, Neil Brodie and I talk about Canada’s Ambassador to China before the House of Commons…
Leadership IOU’s
During any leadership campaign there are lots of strategies and approaches that a candidate and their team will take. Some are above board, ethical and morally defensible, while others are…
Allegations & Revelations in British Columbia: Verdict from the Ethics Commissioner
In politics sometimes there are stories that happen that you can’t help but follow. For me one such story has been the case of now-former Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido. Those…
When Trying to “Own the Libs” Goes Wrong
There are a lot of things about our current political culture that is just simply unlikeable. Some things have been torqued so far and to such extremes that it makes…
#Fails from Queen’s Park
While there has been a lot of political turmoil all over the place, many in Canada haven’t been able to help but pay attention to what’s been happening on Ontario…
More Fails on the Leadership Campaign Trail
With two leadership campaigns going on in two different parties, you’d think we’d hear a lot about ideas, the candidates, their ideas and how they would make their parties better.…
The Dishonourable Senator from Northwestern Ontario: Enough is Enough
In all my years of writing and blogging I’ve developed some rules for myself when it comes to what I do. Those have come from experience and honestly just best…
Talking CoronaVirus, the Iowa Caucuses & More Strife in Ontario’s Education Sector with Kristy Cameron
Today I had the chance to join Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” with Katlyn Harrison and Shane MacKenzie. We talked about the CoronaVirus and the attempts to get Canadians…
Talking the Yale Report, Peter MacKay’s Coronation & the Green Leadership Race on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We talked about the release of the Yale Report,…
That Other Leadership Race Begins
With all the attention being paid to the circus that the Conservative Leadership Race has become, it’s easy to get lost in watching that. A lot has been going on…
The Dude-Bro Leadership Campaign
We’re into the month of February and the way it is starting for some, many observers of Canadian Politics are going to be very happy it’s the shortest month of…
Magpie Brûlé Podcast: Early Days of the Minority Parliament
Season Two of the “Magpie Brûlé” podcast has started. In this premiere episode of Season two, I talk about the return of the House of Commons, the interesting early dynamics…
What You Need to Know – The First Week of 2020
The newest episode of “What You Need to Know” is now up. In this episode Alyson Fair, Hussain Shorish and I talk about the return of the House of Commons…