Paul Wells

Paul Wells: Military surveys suggest Canada’s armed forces faced a growing morale problem even before the misconduct allegations against chiefs of defence staff

Paul Wells: The budget focuses on the sort of things a government like Canada’s should be working on right now. But the big bet is on childcare—and the devil is in the details.

Paul Wells: Magical thinking won’t solve the Conservatives’ climate problem. Maybe now is the time for Erin O’Toole to try something surprising.

Paul Wells: Macron is closing the school known for churning out presidents, prime ministers and top public servants. What’s behind this assault on what made him?

Paul Wells: On every subject before the party at its national convention the debate is over. All that is left is agreement. And no choice among priorities is ever necessary.

Paul Wells: The former central banker may have what it takes to survive partisan politics. But the big challenge would be cracking the current Liberal leadership’s hold on the party.

Paul Wells: America’s massive new infrastructure plan is a lot like Canada’s. Now, will it receive more serious monitoring and follow-up than Trudeau’s effort?

Paul Wells: At least the Conservative leader said what many in his party believe, which is that the party’s days as a Stephen Harper cargo cult need to end

Paul Wells: The former bank governor has written a book, done work for the UN, and takes calls from the PM. Now, will he run?

Paul Wells: The Conservative leader can only be sure of having one shot, and people in his party are still not sure what that shot will look like