Why serious electoral reform is a tough sell
A new poll on changing how we vote shows support for the old way
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John Geddes
John Geddes is Ottawa bureau chief at Maclean’s and has covered federal politics and policy for more than two decades. He also writes regularly about art.
What to expect from the Trudeau government’s Throne Speech
Justin Trudeau’s government readies to set its agenda as a very long list
Remembering Maurice Strong, who tried to solve global warming decades ago
He called out climate change at a summit, decades before the latest one in Paris. Maurice Strong’s death on the eve of the conference reminds us to be skeptical.
Listen: Canada’s big cities seek clarity on Syrian refugees plan
FCM President Raymond Louie says cities are enthusiastic to help, but also keen for more details
Reality hits the Liberal refugee plan
Fewer Syrians will be coming to Canada this year—a sign of reality casting clouds on these sunny days. But the Liberals’ refugee plan remains a big push.
What science says about the politics of sexy
Attractive politicians do better at the polls. Studies prove it. But there’s a downside.
Why Canada’s Museum of Nature was a good place to host a climate summit
Mineral samples, dinosaurs and polar bears all stand in the Canadian Museum of Nature as totems for a meeting between the PM and premiers on climate change
Bill Morneau: The Finance Minister’s portfolio
At Finance, the rookie Toronto MP is responsible for Justin Trudeau’s high-profile campaign promise to cut middle-income taxes
Here’s how Canada can help France fight terrorism: Go to Africa
Canada could help in Africa if the new Trudeau government is looking for a way to shift military air resources now in Iraq
Trudeau’s ISIS quagmire
While Canada’s allies renew their war on terror against Islamic State, the Liberals stick to a promise to withdraw our jets