COMMENTARY: Canada’s health minister needs to make coronavirus testing a much bigger priority
The provinces need new tools, not lectures on public health policy, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: ‘Canada First’ might make for good politics, but it’s bad economics
Getting Canadians back to work after the COVID-19 pandemic is important but there’s a bigger picture to view, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: ‘Ambitious’ Liberal spending creates an opportunity for the Conservatives
There’s an opportunity for the Conservatives if the Liberals refuse to acknowledge that spending more should come with an obligation to tax more, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: There’s no excuse for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to be bypassing Parliament
Does the timing have to do with the upcoming confidence vote and the possibility of a fall election? Rob Breakenridge discusses. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada needs a new Governor General. Julie Payette needs to resign
For the good of the country, for the good of the position itself, and the sake of her reputation and legacy, Julie Payette should step down, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Justin Trudeau’s testimony leaves us with an implausible WE Charity narrative
While Justin Trudeau might have scored political points for his willingness to appear before the committee, Ron Breakenridge says the testimony may not help the PM in the long run. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canadians deserve answers on Prime Minister Trudeau’s ties to WE Charity
Canadians should expect no less, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada is long overdue for a foreign policy reset
Short-term foreign policy changes won’t be enough to meet the global challenges Canada faces, Rob Breakenridge says — particularly with China. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Too much secrecy and obfuscation in the case of MP Marwan Tabbara
The Canadian public deserves far more in the way of answers in the Marwan Tabbara case than we’ve received so far, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading