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Paul Wells
Maclean’s senior writer Paul Wells writes about politics across Canada and abroad. Except sometimes he ignores politics and writes about music or something else.
The case for keeping Tom Mulcair
Many NDP insiders want Mulcair to step aside. But is there anyone to replace him?
World-class whine: Why Ottawa’s haters are wrong
If Ottawa isn’t like other capitals, writes Paul Wells, it’s because Canada isn’t like other countries
Life after ’Let’s Dance’: Paul Wells on David Bowie
His career lasted 30 years after the classics. Our columnist on the chameleonic legend’s late period, and what it says about Bowie.
Why Ottawa should resist the urge to be helpful
’Real change’ doesn’t happen overnight—or without the necessary funds
The quagmire of electoral reform and the hunt for legitimacy
A referendum may not be the answer. But the Liberals need to show they’re changing the system for Canadians, says Paul Wells
Paul Wells: The music I liked in 2015
Paul Wells missed out on our 2015 Missed It List. But here’s the best music he heard in 2015 all the same.
Justin Trudeau speaks: Risk and opportunity
The PM riles the Baltics. But he also gets to make the rest of his case.
ISIS in Syria: Letter from Washington
The Americans are writing to allies asking them to do more. Canada’s on the list.
Inside Justin Trudeau’s ’turbo-Zen’ army
They’re part turbo: This cabinet works hard. And part Zen: they know they have four years to get it right. Inside the Trudeau government’s unique philosophy