PoliticsChrystia Freeland, a foreign minister for the Donald Trump eraJustin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle thrust the hyperconnected Freeland, a hardliner on Russia with deep ties in official Washington, into the spotlight
CanadaJustin Trudeau’s mid-season makeover showThe cabinet shuffle rewards the young and energetic—and leaves the unfortunate impression that rookie female MPs are fungible
OttawaWhat you need to know about Trudeau’s cabinet shuffleAs Chrystia Freeland rises, Maryam Monsef falls. And as two Liberal vets move on, two ministers to watch move in
EconomyWhy looming trade troubles are bad news for CanadaInternational trade is slowing. Protectionism is on the rise. For a trade-dependent country like Canada, that spells big trouble.
OttawaJustin Trudeau’s fall agenda: Big files and economic worriesSure there’s climate change, a health deal, First Nations issues—but don’t forget trade, innovation and infrastructure
OttawaChrystia Freeland unveils Harper’s future in DavosPaul Wells on why the launch of the Convergence project sounds familiar
News’Because it’s 2015’: A recalibration of power for women in cabinetJustin Trudeau led an equal number of men and women up the driveway to Rideau Hall. That short walk took 147 years.
OttawaJoe Oliver and the uncool tyranny of the Old Boy EliteOld Boys still wield power. But as proven by the Finance Minister’s kiboshed Q&A at the Cambridge Club, it’s easy to lampoon.
OttawaOn Chris Alexander’s ’hijab’ referenceDefending the federal government’s position against face coverings being worn during citizenship oaths, a key minister uses the term ’hijab’ in an odd way