The dramatic increase in the number of populist leaders in western democracies should give all mainstream politicians pause, regardless of their political persuasion. The need for them to join forces and counter this insidious takeover…
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What We Already Know About the Liberals’ Decision to Invoke the Emergencies Act
The public inquiry into the first-ever use of the federal Emergencies Act by the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau is only beginning its six-week saga. Some 65 witnesses are scheduled to testify before it is…
Pierre Poilievre: Messenger of Doom
“We have serious problems to solve, and we need serious people to solve them. And whatever your particular problem is, I promise you Bob Rumson is not the least bit interested in solving it. He…
Official Bilingualism in Government Posts: Essential and Achievable
Lately there has been much discussion – and much confusion – about the concept of official bilingualism, and the requirement for some government positions to be filled by people who meet this bona fide job…
Ode to the Canoe: Symbol of Canada
As summer comes to a close, and this writer returns from a week of paddling on the French River, it seems appropriate to pen a short piece in praise of that quintessential Canadian icon, the…
Who to Believe? The Growing Problem with Anonymous Media Sources
Long ago, in the “before” times, journalists often cited anonymous sources to back up their stories. But that practice increasingly came to be frowned upon, particularly when it turned out that some scribes had actually…
The NDP Has Lost its Way
Progressives in Canada have been concerned for some time about the extreme right-wing populists who have captured the various iterations of the Conservative Party at both federal and provincial levels. (Think Pierre Poilievre, Jason Kenney,…
Not in Canada eh?
As Canadians celebrate Canada Day we would do well to consider the state of our democracy. The increasingly chaotic situation unfolding south of the border, in a country once viewed as a beacon of light…
Freedom Convoy Supporters Take Note: Canada’s Tough COVID Measures Kept YOU Safe
A new report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal proves conclusively what most Canadians already knew: that the various restrictive measures taken by the federal and provincial governments to limit the impact of COVID-19…
Reality Check: Putting Canada’s Response to Afghan Refugees in Perspective
Few issues in recent memory have been subject to as much misinformation and failure to communicate as Canada’s record in accepting Afghan refugees. This is saying quite a lot, given how many public policy issues…
