COMMENTARY: Three ominous policy challenges await Canada’s new Parliament
China, Russia and defence procurement will test the mettle of Canada’s minority Liberal government, Matthew Fisher says. Continue reading
Foreign policy
In 2015, Justin Trudeau declared ‘Canada is back’— so where are we now?
Four years later and just days from the 2019 federal election, political scientists and international relations experts are taking stock of Trudeau’s record on foreign policy. Continue reading
Ignored and Ignited: lack of discussion about defence ‘surprising and disappointing’
Several Canadians told us that they don’t think the military is getting much attention during this election campaign. As it turns out, experts feel the same way. Continue reading
Leaders drawing the blinds on foreign policy during election campaign, experts say
Canada’s role in the world is almost never a dominant theme in federal elections, but experts argue there’s never been a more important time in recent memory for party leaders to get a grip on how they would steer the country. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canadian party leaders agree on one thing — how little they have to say on foreign policy
The cancelled Munk Debate is a missed opportunity for Canada’s party leaders to have explained their foreign policy views — or lack thereof, Matthew Fisher says. Continue reading
Saudi student departure would cost Okanagan College $850,000
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Due to an escalating foreign policy dispute between their country and Canada, Saudi students may leave Canadian schools en masse. Continue reading
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan casts doubt on Congress acting to stop trade tariffs
While he does not support Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs, he questioned the wisdom of Congress taking legislative action to stop such sanctions. Continue reading
With John Bolton pick, Trump expected to adopt more hawkish foreign policy approach
The rise of the mustached Bolton is likely to herald a rightward shift in Trump’s foreign policy and an embrace of more hard-line policies. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau finishes difficult India visit with some hockey
Justin Trudeau capped off a difficult state visit to India with a ball hockey game with India’s national women’s ice hockey team. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: How Justin Trudeau’s India trip went from bad to ‘Bengal Bungle’
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Justin Trudeau’s trip to India went from bad to ‘Bengal Bungle’ after the government tried to blame the disaster on rogue elements within the Indian government, David Akin says. Continue reading