OttawaAndrew Scheer of the suburbs vs Justin Trudeau and his throngsThe latest Conservative and Liberal videos of their leaders define the contrast, but don’t hint at what’s interesting about their rivalry
OttawaJustin Trudeau’s mid-life crisisAfter a series of stumbles and setbacks the Liberals have an ambitious but risky plan to break their slump and get back on track
OttawaMonique Bégin: The feminist trailblazerA career of pioneering in politics has earned Monique Bégin a well-earned lifetime prize in Maclean’s 2017 Parliamentarians of the Year awards
OttawaCanadians feel Trudeau’s image on the world stage is his biggest asset: PollInsights West probes Trudeau’s weak spots, too, and asks what Canadians expect from the Liberals in the next two years
OttawaBill Morneau’s shift from long-term strategy to immediate benefitsComparing the finance minister’s fall economic statement last year to today’s edition shows a dramatic change in emphasis
OttawaHere’s why Bill Morneau didn’t sell his stock or set up a blind trustThe embattled finance minister was told he didn’t technically have to, but the reason isn’t going to help him fend off critics
OttawaA Liberal small-business tax maverick basks in the momentNew Brunswick MP Wayne Long says backbench grinders are finally being heard by Liberal stars
OttawaBill Morneau faces a backlash about tax breaks, not hurt feelingsLet’s not dwell unduly on sensitivities supposedly bruised in the small-business tax battle. It’s about money.
WashingtonHow U.S. presidents fail in their mass shooting responsesWhen Americans are gunned down, presidential rhetoric is demanded. But even when it’s moving (Obama) or spiritual (Trump), does it matter?
OttawaFive key takeaways from Jagmeet Singh’s NDP leadership speechThe new NDP leader hinted at his attack plan against Trudeau, and talked about his pitch to Quebecers, and getting by in these supposedly tough times