Federal Politics

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Morneau out of bucks to give

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

Aug 18, 2020 2:41 PM Read more >

Recovering takes energy

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

Aug 12, 2020 8:06 PM Read more >

What's to be done about Julie Payette?

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

Aug 11, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >

Roadblocks on the path to a COVID-19 vaccine

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

Aug 10, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

Is the WE scandal really big enough to jeopardize the government?

How could the WE mess bring down the federal government? Warren Kinsella counts the ways.

Aug 5, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

We can’t dodge deficits and debt forever

Roslyn Kunin: A government deficit is sometimes necessary - but equally necessary is a plan to eliminate it and reduce the debt.

Aug 4, 2020 10:37 AM Read more >

Digging deeper and deeper

Little things add up. And as Warren Kinsella argues, the WE Scandal isn't so little.

Jul 28, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Broader, freer trade key to Canada's future

Roslyn Kunin: Canada needs two things: a more diverse global customer base, and free trade within the country.

Jul 23, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >

Not the next leader, but maybe the next next leader

If the Conservative Party truly wanted to renew its image on its head, then members could choose Leslyn Lewis to lead it. But as Doug Firby argues, they shouldn't do that - yet.

Jul 22, 2020 3:09 PM Read more >

The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

Jody Vance: The case for public mental healthcare

Jul 22, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >