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Mystery of Canadian ire, revealed
The Globe and Mail: Pete Hoekstra doesn’t understand why Canadians are so upset. The U.S. ambassador seems to…
May 29, 2026
Smith finally begins struggle to win UCP back from separatists
Don Braid/Calgary Herald: Danielle Smith has put up with a lot. At last year’s convention, she was humiliated…
May 29, 2026
Albertans frustrated with being Canada’s cash cow
Lorrie Goldstein/Toronto Sun: The root issue is that Albertans make a disproportionate contribution to the wealth of Canada…
May 29, 2026
Ottawa ‘doing a lot’ on climate, says environment minister, as Bloc critic decries ‘worst climate backsliding’ in Canadian history
The Hill Times: ‘For a year now, you have been saying that Canada has been doing more to…
May 29, 2026
Carney offering U.S. a win/win relationship. Trump fixated on win/lose
Tony Keller/The Globe and Mail: We need the Americans. We also need to develop the strength to stand…
May 29, 2026
Hard choices of Canada’s China reset
Vina Nadjibulla/Policy Magazine: The Carney visit opened the door for greater Canada-China engagement. Wang Yi’s visit begins the…
May 28, 2026
Supreme Court backs private property rights against aboriginal claim – for now
Brian Lilley/Toronto Sun: The decision by the Supreme Court not to hear the Wolastoqey case out of New…
May 28, 2026
Man from Manitoba could play big part in keeping Alberta from separating
John Ivison/National Post: “It would need to be an Albertan leading the ‘Canada’ campaign since, ultimately, it’s a…
May 28, 2026
It’s crunch time for Canada’s trade deal with U.S. and Mexico
CBC: It’s not precisely clear how the Canada-U.S. trade talks will proceed. Brunet declined to give any details…
May 28, 2026
OLO exits reflect ‘natural evolution’ from election-ready sprint to long-haul planning, say politicos
The Hill Times: Former Conservative campaign manager Fred DeLorey cautions against ‘reading anything into’ the recent departure of…
May 27, 2026
Despite digital ad advantage, Tory comms not cutting through Grits’ ‘macro’ messaging: Observers
The Hill Times: The Conservatives’ ‘bread-and-butter’ messaging needs a sharper focus on national issues and Liberal failures as…
May 27, 2026
Tech giants warn lawful access bill a ‘threat’ to privacy at marathon committee meeting
The Hill Times: Conservatives are pushing for more time to consider Bill C-22 after lengthy hearings with dozens…
May 26, 2026
Carney needs to stay out of separatism debate
Tasha Kheiriddin/National Post: Prime Minister John A. Macdonald famously described dealing with provincial leaders as “herding cats.” He…
May 26, 2026
Spending to outsource legal work more than doubled in tlast decade as hundreds of internal positions stayed vacant: Govt data
The Hill Times: Harlow explained that when it comes to routine legal work of the government, “it becomes…
May 26, 2026
Prime Minister Carney waves Clarity Act over Smith’s ‘dangerous bluff’
Don Braid/Calgary Herald: Smith caused this mess because of the separatist threat to her party. She changed the…
May 26, 2026
Police co-operation with China comes without guardrails
Laura Harth/The Globe and Mail: Parliament should see the MOU. And when China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits…
May 26, 2026
Speculation swirls as Caroline Mulroney says she is done with politics. For now
Scott Stinson/National Post: There are reasonable explanations for such speculation. In Ottawa, the federal Conservatives continue to lag…
May 25, 2026
Joe Varner: China doesn’t even have to pressure Canada to keep Liberals in line
Joe Varner/National Post: The larger concern is not simply China’s pressure campaign, but whether Ottawa is gradually conditioning…
May 25, 2026
Inside black box reshaping Canada’s benefits system
Ricochet: Documents reveal Ottawa is relying on secretive AI oversight software to guide the modernization of benefits programs…
May 25, 2026
Carney’s remarks on Alberta referendum ‘on point,’ but pollsters say Albertans would like to see concrete results, and caution PM and Poilievre against inflaming tensions
The Hill Times: Up until Smith’s televised speech, Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta.) had…
May 25, 2026