Rae On Diversity
Canadians like to think that, as a nation, we value diversity. Bob Rae reminds us that we haven’t always felt that way: Canada’s commitment to diversity and pluralism has become…
Owen Gray
A New Era?
I often disagree with David Brooks. But I read his columns in The New York Times because I find them interesting and occasionally intriguing. On Friday, he predicted that the…
A New Era?
I often disagree with David Brooks. But I read his columns in The New York Times because I find them interesting and occasionally intriguing. On Friday, he predicted that the…
Keeping People Out
The Conservative leadership race is almost at the finish line. And the contestants are firing up their base, not building a big tent. Bruce Anderson writes: On a range of…
Why Sources Matter
There is an old journalistic trick. It’s called planting a story. Only now it’s done online. And Chrystia Freeland is the latest example of how it works. Michael Harris writes:…
Why Sources Matter
There is an old journalistic trick. It’s called planting a story. Only now it’s done online. And Chrystia Freeland is the latest example of how it works. Michael Harris writes:…
Immigration Rage
Around the world, immigrants are becoming the enemies of those who see themselves as “we, the people.” South of us, that rage wears a large orange face. But the disease…
Immigration Rage
Around the world, immigrants are becoming the enemies of those who see themselves as “we, the people.” South of us, that rage wears a large orange face. But the disease…
Is Trump A New Carter?
Conservative commentator Ross Douthat argues in this morning’s New York Times that Donald Trump may be another Jimmy Carter: But with the release of the House Republican “replacement” (I use…
Is Trump A New Carter?
Conservative commentator Ross Douthat argues in this morning’s New York Times that Donald Trump may be another Jimmy Carter: But with the release of the House Republican “replacement” (I use…
The Future of The NDP
A lot has been written about the Conservative leadership race. But, so far, the contest for the leadership of the NDP has generated little comment — mainly because, until recently,…
The Future of The NDP
A lot has been written about the Conservative leadership race. But, so far, the contest for the leadership of the NDP has generated little comment — mainly because, until recently,…
He’s Nuts
Reports are that Friday was a rough day at the White House. Having discovered that his attorney general had recused himself from all investigations of Russian meddling in the American…
He’s Nuts
Reports are that Friday was a rough day at the White House. Having discovered that his attorney general had recused himself from all investigations of Russian meddling in the American…
The Rich Are Different From You And Me
The wealthy still call the shots. If you doubt that assertion, consider recent revelations about Fintrac. Alan Freeman writes: Time and again, Fintrac and the Canadian government have been called…
The Rich Are Different From You And Me
The wealthy still call the shots. If you doubt that assertion, consider recent revelations about Fintrac. Alan Freeman writes: Time and again, Fintrac and the Canadian government have been called…
The Hypocrites Are In Charge
There is much to despise about Donald Trump. But Jonathan Freedland points out that Trump is not the only villain in the present drama, which is straight out of the…
The Hypocrites Are In Charge
There is much to despise about Donald Trump. But Jonathan Freedland points out that Trump is not the only villain in the present drama, which is straight out of the…
He’ll Have To Choose
The Fish Lake Mining Project is Justin Trudeau’s moment of truth. He has promised to build a new relationship between his government and Canada’s First Nations. Just as the Dakota…