Does the NDP need a bigger tent?
A recent New York Times editorial gave me lots to ponder, blowing up a couple of my theories in the process. The title of the…
Is the populist fever breaking?
Populism, particularly the right-wing variety, has had a good run lately. Liberal democracy has been set on the back foot. The confidence of people around…
Good luck, Chrystia
The federal government will be greatly diminished by losing Chrystia Freeland. This week, she announced she is stepping down from cabinet after the PM appointed…
We still need the NDP
In recent years I have developed the practice of voting NDP provincially and Liberal federally. The federal choice arises largely from the Liberal candidate being…
Pierre channels Danielle
It’s a long way from Ottawa to Battle River-Crowfoot. Born and raised in Calgary, Conservative leader Pierre Poilieivre has for over 20 years represented the…
Alberta Next?
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of her Alberta Next panel, which would offer Albertans an opportunity to contribute to issues for referendums,…
Separatism isn’t popular, but the separatist party is
Support for separatism in Alberta ebbs and flows, up to maximum support of about 30 percent of the population, where it is now. One might…
About that throne speech
I was a little surprised to see EIIR on the head of the throne where King Charles read Prime Minister Carney’s plans for the country.…
Pipeline myths
Some Albertans are unhappy that their guys lost the federal election, so they’re doing a MAGA. They are not accepting the result. They will take…
Party fealty—a public curse
The federal Conservatives’ fealty to Pierre Poilievre is puzzling to some. The man never caught on with Canadians, never achieving a decent popularity even when…
Alberta opts for plutocratic elections
One of the first actions of the NDP when they were elected to govern Alberta in 2015 was to reform the province’s election rules. At…
Comments on the 45th
Canada’s 45th General Election is over and my reaction is mostly relief. A few short months ago, I was expecting our country would follow the…