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Mark Carney in Washington: His visit with Trump kicks off high-wire politics in Canada

In the coming months, Canada’s political leaders and their parties face difficult circumstances — most importantly, how Mark Carney manages the...

06.05.2025 9

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Mark Carney heads to Washington: His visit with Trump kicks off high-wire politics in Canada

In the coming months, Canada’s political leaders and their parties face difficult circumstances — most importantly, how Mark Carney manages the...

05.05.2025 8

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Que nous réserve le second mandat de Trump ? L’histoire nous dit que les retours au pouvoir sont rarement heureux

Si l’histoire ne ment pas, les retours au pouvoir sont rarement garantes de succès. Les dirigeants s’avèrent incapables de s'adapter aux...

21.01.2025 10

The Conversation - FR

Thomas Klassen

Que nous réserve le second mandat de Trump ? L’histoire nous dit que les retours sont rarement heureux

Les seconds actes en politique ont toujours été difficiles, marqués par des dirigeants incapables de s’adapter à des développements inattendus...

21.01.2025 9

The Conversation - FR

Thomas Klassen

What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

Second acts in politics have historically been marred by leaders who are unable, or unwilling, to adjust to unexpected developments in the domestic,...

19.01.2025 10

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Cannabis, soins dentaires, aide médicale à mourir… le legs de Justin Trudeau sera surtout social

Justin Trudeau a démissionné après plus de neuf ans au pouvoir. Le Parlement sera prorogé et reprendra ses travaux le 24 mars. Trudeau dit avoir...

06.01.2025 2

The Conversation - FR

Thomas Klassen

Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy

Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on...

06.01.2025 7

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Klassen: Elections, economic angst will dominate politics in 2025

23.12.2024 2

The London Free Press

Thomas Klassen

What’s ahead in politics in 2025: Elections, economic angst and enduring conflict

Domestic and international politics heading into 2025 will largely be dominated by potentially transformative elections, economic volatility and...

17.12.2024 3

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Canada has always had a ‘tap on, tap off’ immigration policy aimed primarily at filling jobs

The federal government will soon announce its immigration plan and immigration levels for the next three years. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s...

06.10.2024 2

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Do campaign ethics still matter in the age of Donald Trump?

Donald Trump is under fire for sharing a social media post featuring a misogynist and offensive slur against Vice President Kamala Harris. Prior to...

29.08.2024 2

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Early or not? Trudeau and Ford eye one another over when to call elections

Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford may not often see eye-to-eye, but they face the same political...

14.07.2024 2

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen

Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents

Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who narrowly escaped...

14.07.2024 40

The Conversation

Thomas Klassen