A statue of John A. Macdonald rests in purgatory
A project featuring a statue of every Canadian PM has become a politically charged minefield as the legacies of the nation’s early leaders are reappraised according to contemporary standards
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Wilfred Laurier
How Laurier’s stirring speech defending Riel forged his reputation
An exclusive excerpt from André Pratte’s biography of Wilfrid Laurier
Monster hospital
Some thoughts now on Mark Kingwell’s recent essay , not necessarily in response, but at least inspired by. Andrew Potter has...
Who we are (II)
So, how often does the word ’mulitcultural’ show up in the new Guide to Citizenship—less than the word ’Blackberry’?
Governing with consent
Last week, Mark Donald heralded a "tide of ennui." This week, Andrew Coyne writes , somewhat less satirically, of our...
Our very own Optimus Prime
On the 142nd anniversary of our country’s birth, the Toronto Star asks an important question : why don’t the kids want to play...
Michael Ignatieff & People Like You
The last year and a half has included numerous opportunities to watch Michael Ignatieff in public. The most interesting moment...
The Commons: And then it got worse
BY AARON WHERRY
The Commons: ’Unbelievable’
Prime Minister Dion had a question. "Does the Prime Minister," he asked, "still believe that he enjoys the confidence of this...
The Final Day: Context
Liberal leaders to lose their first national campaign. Alexandre Mackenzie . Edward Blake . Wilfred Laurier . Lester B. Pearson...