A New Nutbar
Polls suggest that Donald Trump’s popularity is waning and that Ron DeSantis’ star is on the rise. Paul Krugman writes: Anyone imagining DeSantis as a more sensible, saner figure than…
Owen Gray
Biden’s Way
When it comes to the American economy, things are going Joe Biden’s way. Jennifer Rubin writes: The Post reports: “Prices cooled again in November, rising 7.1 percent compared with last…
How Smart Is He?
How is Pierre Poilievre doing? If the recent byelection in suburban Toronto is a signal, you’d have to say, “Not well.” Max Fawcett writes: Mississauga-Lakeshore is a suburban Ontario riding…
Musk’s Stupidity
There are several myths floating in the ether these days. One of them is the notion that the amount of wealth one accumulates is a reliable measure of intelligence. Elon…
Who Taught Her History?
Danielle Smith believes that the federal government should be — in Pierre Trudeau’s words — the “headwaiter to the provinces” She claims that: “The way our country works is that…
Trudeau’s Pandemic Spending
Pierre Poilievre rails about the money the Trudeau government spent during the pandemic. And there were problems. Max Fawcett writes that the auditor general has pinpointed: $4.6 billion in payments…
The Sinema Show
Kyrsten Sinema has changed her party affiliation. But, Alexandra Petri writes, if you think that change signals a change in other things — like who she is, or how she’ll…
Delusion Has Gone Viral
Yesterday, I wrote about our developing constitutional crisis. Today, that crisis deepens. Padraig Moran writes: Canada’s Constitution is not a legitimate document, and has not safeguarded Alberta’s interests within federation,…
It’s Here
Canada is heading for a constitutional crisis. The governments of Quebec, Alberta, and Ontario have been flexing their muscles. Andrew Coyne has had enough: What should the federal government do…
Workers and Robots
Will robots replace workers? Paul Krugman’s answer to that question is yes and no: At the level of the economy as a whole, the verdict is clear: So far, machines…
Bats In His Belfry
Donald Trump has gone completely off the rails. Marc Thiessen writes: After the Supreme Court two weeks ago unanimously rejected his request to stop a congressional committee from obtaining his…
A Dead End
Michael Harris believes that Danielle Smith won’t be Alberta’s premier for long: As premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith is a political mayfly; not long for the job. By May 29,…
Why The Silence?
Danielle Smith’s Alberta Soverniety Act is an atrocity. Althia Raj asks why are Conservatives across the country keeping their mouths shut? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s new bill gives the province’s…
Gone Mad
The Globe and Mail editorializes that some of Canada’s premiers have lost their minds: The recent actions of some of Canada’s provincial premiers bring to mind a scene from Woody…
The Costs Of Climate Change
If you’re looking for a case study into the costs of climate change, consider what happened to British Columbia in 2021. Marc Lee and Ben Parfitt write: When Don and…
They’ll Still Be Bitter
Justice Rouleau still has to write his report. But, already, a few conclusions can be reached about the Rouleau Inquiry. Max Fawcett writes: For those who approached the proceedings with…
The Alberta Sovereignty Act
Danielle Smith has unveiled her Alberta Sovereignty Act. It really is a piece of work. Jason Markusoff writes: Premier Danielle Smith’s much-awaited Alberta Sovereignty Act more or less delivers on…
Outrunning The Crocodile
Last week, Donald Trump had dinner with the neo-Nazi, Nick Fuentes. That dinner was a clear sign that the United States’ biggest problem is not just Donald Trump. Karen Tumulty…
Harper Redux
Michael Harris was never impressed with Stephen Harper. He is equally underwhelmed by the man following in Harper’s footsteps — Pierre Poilievre: There were a lot of things wrong with…
He’ll Survive
The Gomery Inquiry marked the beginning of the end of Jean Chretien’s government. But, Chantal Hebert writes, Justin Trudeau’s government will survive the Rouleau Inquiry: A decade and a half…