OttawaThe first NDP leadership debate starts defining the contendersJulian, Ashton, Angus and Caron put on a surprisingly lively, revealing show
OttawaCanada’s last lines of defence against populismIt turns out Canadians are surprisingly amenable to populist forces. So what’s preventing an authoritarian leader from rising to power?
OttawaIs Kevin O’Leary really serious about his promises?From drones and referendums to high growth and ousting premiers, it’s time to take a closer look at what the Tory leadership front-runner is actually promising
OttawaWhat made sparks fly at the Conservative leaders’ debateAt the Conservative debate, friction came over carbon taxes, values screening, farmers and trade, and the value of being an MP
OttawaQ&A: Preston Manning on Canadian populism in the age of TrumpAt his major convention of Canada’s right, Preston Manning says today’s populism should be harnessed, not denounced
PoliticsTalking ’Islamophobia’ with Liberal MP Joël LightboundThe Quebec City mosque where six Muslims were killed is in Joël Lightbound’s riding. He reflects on a problem facing the entire country.
OttawaTrudeau can’t afford to just play Trump one-on-oneCanada-U.S. bilateral ties might be today’s story, but Canada’s long game has to be in its multilateral relationships
OttawaTrump and Trudeau’s most important words at the White HouseJohn Geddes on the two key statements made by the leaders today as they addressed Syrian refugees and ’tweaking’ NAFTA
OttawaFor the record: Justin Trudeau on breaking his electoral reform promise"Much as I understand what you say about cynicism... I recognize a higher responsibility"
OttawaOn one issue, Canadians are a lot less tolerant than AmericansA new survey shows Canadians are more likely than Americans to favour banning Muslim women from wearing head scarfs in public