Views from the Beltline

During the 2019 provincial election UCP leader Jason Kenney rambled about Alberta in a big blue pickup truck for all the world like a toiler…

One could divide Alberta up in various ways. First, as in most provinces and elsewhere, there is town and country, the old story of liberal…

New Conservative chief, Erin O’Toole, has recently been singing a popular populist tune. He is greatly concerned about the “elites.” “These elites have only one set of values centred…

Denmark has taken another important step in its shift to a green economy.  Earlier this month, the Danish parliament agreed to cancel licenses for oil…

The most powerful man in the Anglosphere is, I submit, Rupert Murdoch, the world’s most influential media mogul. Yes, even more powerful than the president…

Up until four years ago I assumed that democracy was not only strong, it was invincible. At least in the Anglosphere. Why wouldn’t I? During…

As the pandemic continues to batter the economy and unemployment increases, it’s time to take yet another look at an approach to work that will…

The biggest problems we face in the modern world, including the biggest one of all, global warming, are human problems, i.e. problems we must face…

Way back in 2004 the Liberals, led by Paul Martin, squeaked out an election win that resulted in a minority government. In order to remain…

Donald Trump is for real. His victory in 2016 was no fluke. He got more votes this time, including more support from Republicans, the party…

If I had to choose my favourite Canadian, I would without hesitation choose Tommy Douglas, the man most responsible for Medicare, one of Canadians’ two…

In 2016, Americans embarrassed themselves by electing Donald Trump as their president. Then Trump took over and has embarrassed them ever since. If they want…