Don’t Be Fooled
Global News reports that in 2018 Doug Ford instructed his Environment Minister, Rod Phillips, to make environmental legislation ineffective: When Ontario Premier Doug Ford first took office in 2018, his…
Owen Gray
Not New And Improved
Their convention is over and the Conservatives are riding high in the polls. Given the policies they adopted on transgender kids and race-based hiring, Canadians should be wary of the…
For A Long Time
The Greenbelt scandal has become quicksand for Doug Ford. It has exposed the “man of the people” for what he is. Emma Teitel writes: Ontario Premier Doug Ford must assume…
We’ve Been Here Before
The owners of Big Tech are the new Robber Barons. Linda McQuaig writes: Like the Railroad Barons of the late 19th century, today’s Big Tech giants strut around, acting like…
Those Who Seek Scapegoats
Canada has a housing crisis. And some are blaming immigrants. Susan Delacourt writes: If politicians in this country are going to be seized with housing in the coming months —…
They’re Expendable
If there’s one thing modern conservatives have trouble with, it’s the truth. Max Fawcett writes: Sometimes, it pays to read past the headline. That’s certainly the case with a recent…
Monumental Cowardice
Today, a judge in Washington will set the date for Donald Trump’s trial for attempting to overthrow the government of the United States. Instead of being appalled by what Trump…
A Lot Depends On The Alternative
The conventional wisdom is that Justin Trudeau is in the twilight of his political career. Michael Harris doesn’t believe it. He writes: The way most pollsters and pundits and all…
Conservatives And Conspiracy Theories
Pierre Poilievre continues to strengthen his ties to conspiracy theorists. Max Fawcett writes: It’s not exactly a secret that conservatism has made more room in recent years for conspiracy theories,…
The Blood On Trump’s Hands
Jack Smith has charged Donald Trump with crimes he’s committed throughout his life — fraud and conspiracy. But he does not hold Trump responsible for the violence behind January 6th.…
Even Worse
The Canadian Press reports that Pierre Poilievre is selling conspiracy theories: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been hitting the summer barbecue circuit with ramped-up rhetoric around debunked claims that the…
Something’s Out Of Joint
In a blistering report, Ontario’s auditor general has skewered Doug Ford’s government. Rob Ferguson and Rob Benzie write in The Toronto Star: Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives “favoured certain developers” in…
The Trump Of The North
According to a recent Abacus poll, a large number of Canadians don’t like any of the party leaders. Michael Harris writes: Here are the numbers: 33 per cent Liberal; 22…
Indicted Again
Donald Trump has been indicted for a third time. Jennifer Rubin writes: Trump has spent his life evading responsibility for his conduct; within the space of a few months, he…
Intellectually Dishonest
A cabinet shuffle offers us an opportunity to conduct our politics differently — something, Michael Harris writes, that we desperately need to do. But Pierre Poilievre is having none of…
Uncommonly Stupid
Donald Trump will be remembered for many things. But, most of all, he will be remembered for his monumental stupidity. Ruth Marcus writes: If the allegations in the latest indictment…
Cheapskate
If you really want to know who Doug Ford is, consider what Linda McQuaig has written: There will be no cheapness on the part of the Ford government when it…
Things Will Be Different
Many people believe that the next election in the United States will be a replay of the previous two elections: the Democrats will win the popular vote, but the election…
What We’ve Got Here Is A Failure to Communicate
If there’s one thing the Liberals don’t know how to do, it’s to communicate. Max Fawcett writes: After nearly eight years in power, one thing has become abundantly clear about…
Canadian Constitutional Chaos?
The United States is in constitutional chaos. In Canada, we could soon find ourselves in similar circumstances. Max Fawcett writes: It’s been clear for some time now that when faced…