It’s Over
Andrew Nikiforuk has been writing for sometime that bitumen’s heyday is over. There are four reasons that account for the decline and fall of black goo: 1. There is no…
Owen Gray
Electoral Reform Cannot Be Postponed
This week, Justin Trudeau backed away from his promise to reform Canada’s electoral system by the next election. There was — rightly — an explosion of criticism. By the end…
Lessons Learned?
It’s been a year since the Harper government was sent packing. But, Gerry Caplan writes, if those vying to replace Stephen Harper are any indication, their defeat taught the Conservatives…
A Classical Example
Last night proved beyond a doubt that Donald Trump has his foot to the floor and is headed to the wall. He has offended women mightily. Last night’s vow to…
There’s The Rub
Pierre Trudeau famously quipped that Joe Clark wanted to be “headwaiter to the provinces.” Susan Delacourt writes that his son will be no headwaiter: In the years since Trudeau the…
It Can’t Happen Here?
Canadians like to think that Donald Trump could never happen here. But he’s been here and left — for the moment. His name was Rob Ford. And he had lots…
Now For The Hard Part
Justin Trudeau’s decision to put a price on carbon — over the objections of some of the provinces and territories — is a signal that the hard part has begun.…
Russian-American Relations
The War in Syria has severely damaged relations between Russia and The United States. Tony Burman writes: Not since the darkest days of the Cold War, we are being told,…
Look In The Mirror
Donald Trump gets more reprehensible with each passing day. But he did not rise to where he is on his own initiative. Dana Milbank writes in The Washington Post that…
Another One Of History’s Ironies
There are those who believe that engaging in “what might have been” speculation is wasted energy. But Linda McQuaig does precisely that in today’s Toronto Star. Doug Peters — the…
The Last Person Standing
Yesterday, Tony Clement dropped out of the Conservative leadership race and Chris Alexander dropped in. The Conservative ranks are teeming with ambition. But ambition is expensive. Brent Rathgeber writes: Running…
Not A Comforting Thought
While Donald Trump huffs, puffs and sniffles — and while the Republican Party tears itself apart — there will be those who take solace in The Donald’s Demise. However, Michael…
In War, Soldiers and Sailors Get Killed
When Justin Trudeau brought Canada’s CF-18’s back from Iraq, Canadians might have thought that our armed forces personnel were out of harms way. But, Tom Walkom writes: On Thursday, a…
Once Again, Look At The Facts
It was an ugly night. The kind of night that — after it’s over — leaves you with the feeling that you’ve got to hit the shower. This morning, The…
The Forest And The Trees
When it comes to taxing carbon, the Conservatives are into self-flagellation. Foremost among them is Brad Wall. Stephen Maher writes: Like the previous federal Conservative government, Wall seems to represent…
It’s About Sharing The Wealth
On October 1st, the minimum wage went up in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Prince Edward Island. It was Alberta’s increase that caused a lot of howling. Alan Freeman writes: Following…
The New Cold War
We are engaged in a new Cold War. Tom Walkom writes: In the West, the old Cold War was portrayed as a battle between Communist dictatorship and capitalist freedom. Given…
Beware Third Choices
Hillary Clinton is a flawed candidate. All presidential candidates are. I have argued in this space that, given who Donald Trump is, voting for a third party candidate is highly…
It’s Never Been Easy
Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories walked out of the room when Justin Trudeau announced a couple of days ago that he was putting a price on carbon.…
Could We Have Been Had?
Tom Walkom gives the Trudeau government some credit for reversing the direction of the previous government: The new Liberal government negotiated a deal with the provinces to expand the Canada…