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Nelson Wiseman

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What counts in Canadian elections?

What counts in Canadian elections?

TORONTO—There is an old maxim in politics: parties do not get elected, governments get defeated. Elections are usually referendums on incumbency. ...

08.06.2026 7

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Deciphering the lessons of Terrebonne

TORONTO—The Liberals came out of the three recent byelections with a majority government—a surprise to no one. Everyone knew that they would sweep...

27.04.2026 20

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In defence of Canada

TORONTO—Men tend to be more supportive of military action than women. Militaries, dominated by men the world over, crave the most powerful and...

23.03.2026 20

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The past, present, and future of the NDP

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02.03.2026 30

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Referendum fever: it’s like Waiting for Godot

02.02.2026 20

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A performance review: Mark Carney

12.12.2025 10

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Alberta and Quebec are rewatching old movies

05.11.2025 10

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Canadian foreign policy as performance art

17.10.2025 10

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Canada and making America stupid again

23.09.2025 10

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Pierre Poilievre’s path to prime minister

01.09.2025 30

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Is Canada’s government democratic or hierarchical? It’s both

19.08.2025 20

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Will the withered NDP disappear? No, it will not

31.07.2025 10

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Major projects beget major challenges

07.07.2025 20

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Pipelines or pipe dreams?

23.06.2025 30

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Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

16.05.2025 10

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Canada, the European Union, and the Eurozone

25.04.2025 10

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