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Mark Carney, candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, makes his way to a campaign event with members of the Liberal caucus in Ottawa on Jan. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles

While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, a pro-mining leader, during the APEC summit in Lima, Peru in November 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada’s claim that it champions human rights is at odds with its mining practices

Despite its feminist ambitions, taking a closer look at Canada’s role in countries where it has significant mining interests reveals a more complex and nuanced image of Canada in the world.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, wearing a ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat, speaks as he arrives for a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

An unnecessary Ontario election won’t help Canada deal with Donald Trump

Due to Trump’s tariffs, Canada cannot afford to have the focus of one of its key provincial leaders diverted into trying to win an unnecessary provincial election.
A prime minister’s resignation can foster a re-examination of policies and programs, including the Canadian Dental Care Program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Justin Trudeau’s resignation may have repercussions for the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Here are several possible scenarios.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, wearing a ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat, speaks as he arrives for a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Requiem for Canada? Regional tensions, changing demographics may fuel Trump’s annexation hopes

Canada’s survival faces challenges not only from the U.S., but from within: fraying internal alliances and elite detachment from economic and demographic realities.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turns to leave a news conference after announcing his resignation as Liberal leader outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Jan. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Justin Trudeau’s resignation creates a progressive void in Canada, part of a long‑established cycle

Justin Trudeau’s resignation has opened up a vacuum in progressive leadership in Canada. It will likely be filled by left-leaning provincial premiers in the months and years ahead.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an announcement outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

The upcoming election is a critical juncture for Canada’s carbon tax and climate policies

The carbon tax, once seen as a policy achievement for the Liberals, may be a liability in this year’s election. Here is how the Liberals can counter the “axe the tax” narrative.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Liberal leader and prime minister outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Jan. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Justin Trudeau quits: What Canada’s Liberal Party can learn from the fall of Rome

Justin Trudeau has resigned, but the Liberal Party faces an uphill battle heading into a federal election year. Here are some lessons from the Roman Empire on leadership and governance.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Jan.6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy

Justin Trudeau leaves office never having tasted electoral defeat despite his low poll numbers. He leaves an indelible mark on Canada — especially when it comes to social policy.
Donald Trump smiles during a joint news conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House early in Trump’s first term in February 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Canada as the 51st state would doom the Republican Party. If Donald Trump cannot understand he’s taunting useful U.S. allies with annexation threats, he could at least follow his electoral instincts.
Canada’s wannabe leader and his wife? Melania Trump looks on as President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Canada’s fight with Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential

Donald Trump is flagrantly disrespecting Canadian sovereignty and, along with it, Canadian identity. Canada must respond accordingly.
Chrystia Freeland arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in October 2024. The deputy prime minister and finance minister has announced her resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Chrystia Freeland’s resignation seems carefully aimed at removing a sitting prime minister

Both the tone and timing of Chrystia Freeland’s resignation announcement are seemingly carefully designed to cause the most chaos and discord within the government.
Donald Trump attends the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, in December 2020, following his defeat to Joe Biden a month earlier. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Canadian policymakers should avoid handling Trump 2.0 like another pandemic

During Donald Trump’s second presidency, both federal and provincial governments should reflect on their recent experiences handling the COVID-19 pandemic and the dangers of being adaptive.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons on Nov. 20, 2024. Trudeau says his government could have acted faster on reigning in immigration programs, after blaming “bad actors” for gaming the system. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Migration experts scrutinize Justin Trudeau’s explanation for immigration cuts

Trudeau’s explanation paints an incomplete picture and perpetuates misleading narratives about Canada’s immigrant selection, higher education and asylum systems.

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