OpinionOntario’s election is about to be a scramble for working class votesTom Parkin: The emerging issue of the election is affordability of everyday life. And with the Liberals sinking, we may see an epic right-left battle.
OpinionThat Doug Ford ’Engrish’ tweet is fake—and a vital reminder to check factsNo political side has a monopoly on sharing fake news and buying into confirmation bias—and to think otherwise is dangerous
OpinionA double-double of cynicism in OntarioTom Parkin: Wynne is allowing smart ideas to be condemned as profligate spending. Ford counters with next to nothing. What’s a voter to do?
Real EstateHow Doug Ford’s tax plan could bring back a housing bubbleAs B.C. pushes harder to cool real estate prices, Doug Ford says the market should regulate itself
OpinionWhen the politically unthinkable happens, why can’t Canadians see the signs?Opinion: Social disconnect, reductive partisanship and simple bias are infecting how Canadian voters view politicians with opposing political views
OpinionWhy people never see populism comingThe underrepresented aren’t heard. And then they vote with a bang.
PoliticsIs Doug Ford’s position on cannabis sales an opportunity for the NDP?The Ontario PC leader’s pro-privatization plank on weed sales is there for the New Democrats’ picking
OpinionDeja-vu Doug Ford: In Toronto, the Ontario PC leader jogs old memoriesOpinion: To many people in Toronto, the effect of a now province-wide Ford is an odd one, writes Tabatha Southey
PoliticsWhy Ontario keeps choosing between bad or worse leadersTom Parkin: Voters are once again being told to settle between unfavourable options (Ford or Wynne). Andrea Horwath offers a way out of this trap.
PoliticsDoug Ford and Alberta’s Jason Kenney: Why they won’t be friendsOntario’s new PC leader foresees a warm relationship with his Alberta counterpart. The feeling does not appear to be mutual.