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John McKay

The Hill Times

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Nobody cares anymore, blame it on Trump

Nobody cares anymore, blame it on Trump

SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—In a series of increasingly dubious justifications for his blatant corruption, United States President Donald J. Trump’s last...

24.07.2026 7

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John McKay

Canada risks ending up with best-in-class legislation and worst-in-class enforcement

SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—Whatever else one might say about United States President Donald J. Trump, he possesses a feral genius for identifying an...

09.07.2026 10

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Canada says it wants to deal with forced labour. Prove it.

SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—Whatever else one might say about United States President Donald J. Trump, he possesses a feral genius for identifying an...

26.06.2026 20

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Prime minister’s defence reset is necessary and overdue

SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—Every party needs a party pooper, and CANSEC 2026 certainly qualifies as a party. To keep reading, subscribe and become a...

08.06.2026 30

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Collateral damage and the Canada-U.S. defence board freeze

26.05.2026 10

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Fighting forced labour and CUSMA

The review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement is due in a matter of weeks. Canada’s strategy appears to be to play the long game. Prime...

25.05.2026 10

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Blessed are the peacemakers

SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9. Pope Leo XIV has been forceful in...

23.04.2026 10

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Canada between two bullies: a strategy for standing up and standing out

13.04.2026 40

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Canada can do more to stop suspect shipments tied to forced labour

It appears that the American administration of President Donald Trump has developed a newfound interest in goods produced with child and forced...

30.03.2026 40

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John Mckay

Truth, strategy, and the Trump war: who starts a war with no clear strategy?

20.03.2026 20

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Stand up for women and children, says Vancouver reader

20.03.2026 30

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The Carney Doctrine aligns with responsible business conduct

At the World Economic Forum in Davos back in January, Prime Minister Mark Carney set out what is emerging as his government’s organizing principle:...

20.03.2026 30

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Will the Carney Doctrine play in Scarborough?

29.01.2026 10

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Trading values for access: Canada, China, and the cost of looking away

12.01.2026 30

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Canada can help its allies ditch their dependence on Russian energy

23.06.2025 30

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John McKay