Federal Politics

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 >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

There's nothing more Canadian than saying sorry.

Jul 21, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Grilling grocery CEOs didn't accomplish much

Sylvain Charlebois: Very little was gained after a parliamentary committee interviewed grocery CEOs for two hours.

Jul 16, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Red ink and red tape

Everyone knew there would not only be a deficit, but a big one. But still: $12.5 billion is alarming.

Jul 15, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

What was Trudeau thinking? That he can do whatever he wants.

Doug Firby: More than anything else, Justin Trudeau's WE mess smacks of blind entitlement.

Jul 8, 2020 10:49 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: EI, TMX, SCC, CBAs, CPC and other acronyms

LOL, OK, enough with the acronym jokes. OMG.

Jul 7, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

Time to adjust the CERB

Jody Vance: The relief benefit was the right tool for the right moment. But when it’s keeping people from rejoining the workforce, it’s time to tweak it, and encourage more economic activity.

Jul 1, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 77

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.

Jun 25, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >