Ed Broadbent
Ed Broadbent died last week, Robin Sears writes: That an unassuming working-class boy from Oshawa grew into a pivotal figure in Canadian life and an international statesman is a testament…
Owen Gray
Champion Of The Press?
Pierre Poilievre is suggesting that Justin Trudeau is an enemy of the press. Max Fawcett writes: Poilievre’s attempt to gaslight an entire country into believing he actually cares about things…
A Wider War
Things are spinning out of control in the Middle East. Michael Harris writes: Events unfolding in the Middle East are showing just how right Canada was to call for a…
He’s Here
Everything that develops in the United states eventually crosses our border. So it is that we now have our own version of Donald Trump. Max Fawcett writes: It’s not surprising…
Did They Get The Memo?
Paul Krugman writes that the news is remarkably good: You may have heard about the good economic news. Labor force participation — the share of adults in today’s work force…
The New Year
The dying year has been difficult. Let’s hope that we can collectively do better in the New Year. Best wishes to all.
You Can’t Go Home Again
Recently, some well-known progressives — like Russell Brand, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and Matt Tiabbi — have switched sides. Michelle Goldberg writes: Part of the answer is probably that the…
Will They Convict Him?
Donald Trump doesn’t read books. He probably doesn’t even read memos. But he does read polls. And the polls are saying something interesting. Norm Eisen, Celinda Lake and Anat Shenker…
Merry Christmas
This has truly been a year when we — as the song says — “need a little Christmas.” We need the promises of hope and peace that come with the…
A Blood Feud
Not since the days of Lester Pearson and John Diefenbaker has there been so much animosity between the leaders of the Liberal and the Conservative Parties. Susan Delacourt writes: To…
Democracy On The Ropes
In Canada, democracy is on the ropes. Michael Harris writes: Judging from the public’s view of politicians, especially incumbents, there is more than a little evidence that democracy is more…
Getting Nastier
As Conservatives rise in the polls, their nasty streak gets wider. Susan Delacourt writes: The fierce polarization between the governing Liberals and opposition Conservatives has put Canada’s support for Ukraine…
Not Mortal Enemies
Time changes things. Consider the picture that appeared a couple of days ago. Lawrence Martin writes: The image leaped off the screen a couple of days ago. A photo of…
Kagan’s Warning
Robert Kagan is not optimistic about the future of the United States. He writes: Let’s stop the wishful thinking and face the stark reality: There is a clear path to…
Perfectly Clear
Donald Trump announced this week that, when he’s re-elected, he’ll kill Obamacare. He tried that once — and he almost succeeded. Why is Trump obsessed with Obamacare? Paul Krugman writes:…
We Know Who He Is
Last week, we got a good look at who Pierre Poilievre is. Michael Harris writes: After jumping to the conclusion that the tragic accident at the Rainbow Bridge on Nov.…
We Know How This Story Ends
Recent polls suggest that Pierre Poilievre will be our next prime minister. Bob Hepburn writes that’s because neither the Liberals nor the NDP have figured out how to deal with…
Anger And Wisdom
The tide is running against Justin Trudeau. Michael Harris writes: Poll after poll has shown that a lot of Canadians are stomping their feet for the current prime minister to…
What Sane Person?
The Republican Party is a collection of vile and incompetent people. Leading their parade is Donald Trump. But close behind him is Marjorie Taylor Greene. Dana Milbank writes: After eight…