Was Canada’s law banning expats from voting constitutional? The Supreme Court is set to weigh in
The ruling would potentially affect more than a million Canadians who live abroad. Continue reading
Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper says ‘a smart Canadian PM’ finds a way to get along with Trump
Harper said Canadian leaders have to find a way to get along with U.S. President Donald Trump because of Canada’s “overwhelming” dependence on the U.S. Continue reading
Trudeau says similarities between Scheer, Harper are worth ‘pointing out’
The Liberal party put the Harper stamp on Scheer the day he was elected leader of the Conservative party, billing him as a far-right social conservative. Continue reading
Parliament unanimously approves plan to stop leaving money unspent at Veterans Affairs Canada
The NDP plan could mean as much as $124 million a year more for Canadian veterans and their families. The plan could also reduce wait times for disability benefits and other services. Continue reading
Rage against the elite: A primer on populism in Canada
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Jason Kenney has been described as a populist. Ditto Doug Ford. And Donald Trump. As a wave of support for populist parties sweeps through Western democracies, we look at what populism is and whether it’s gaining ground in Canada. Continue reading
Failure on Trans Mountain expansion could drive populism: Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper linked the rise of populism in recent years with the security of blue collar jobs, saying those opportunities or lack thereof ‘absolutely’ play a role. Continue reading
Stephen Harper on why it’s Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn, not Donald Trump, who scare him
In an exclusive broadcast interview, the former prime minister says he fears Sanders and Corbyn would do ‘irreversible’ damage to global market economies if elected. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: A tale of 2 prime ministers
Churchill once said that history would be kind to him because he intended to write it. Continue reading
Trudeau says 2019 election will be nasty, but Liberals will strike a positive tone
The Liberal leader tells a party fundraiser that he and his Liberal party won’t indulge in mudslinging in the coming campaign. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau calls Sen. John McCain an ‘American patriot and hero’ in tribute
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter that McCain was an American patriot and hero whose sacrifices for his country, and lifetime of public service, were an inspiration to millions. Continue reading