Federal Politics

Mike McDonald on a Contender for best political book on leadership conventions - and a timely look back at a bygone era.

Warren Kinsella: The US has no choice. But Canada does - and after the US election, most Canadians will likely agree the election can wait.

Gavin Dew: If you follow politics, you’ve almost certainly heard that younger generations just don’t show up at the polls. The numbers show that’s changing – fast.

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Blair King: Normally, the finer points of oil chemistry aren’t at issue. But when they’re misrepresented to further a narrative, we have a problem.

Not for the first time, the federal government has floated the idea of taxing primary home sales. Kris Sims says this trial balloon should be popped, and here's why.

The federal finance minister's resignation is always gonna be the top story, but there are no dull weeks in BC politics.

Suzanne Anton: Encouraging news about major Canadian energy projects, needed more badly than ever.

There’s no historical precedent for removing a governor general - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hands are tied.

Canada’s amended Patent Act weakens protections for intellectual property in the life sciences just when rights are vital for mobilizing a rapid response.