Columns
Column: Court does what timid Parliament would not
At its root, the historic Supreme Court ruling on assisted suicide is all about freedom. It is, as the court […]
National News
Columns
Column: High court gives federal parties easy way out
Don’t hold your breath for a replay of the divisive abortion and same-sex marriage political fights over doctor-assisted suicide. […]
Columns
Column: Much left unsaid in exit of one eloquent voice
John Baird has had only one job in his life and as a lifelong politician who chewed on politics every waking hour he could certainly do electoral math… […]
Columns
Column: PM spins propaganda gold from fighting
Here’s an exclusive for you: Canada Stands Strong and Free. It’s right there on Stephen Harper’s propaganda video network, complete […]
Columns
National Column: Quebec corruption inquiry losing its way
There were high hopes at the time of its creation that a public inquiry into collusion and corruption in the […]
Local News
Don’t get caught – RCMP warning of scam
The RCMP Federal Policing office in Calgary are warning the public about an active telephone scam going on across the country, active in at least seven provinces… […]
Columns
Column: The three pillars on which Harper will rise or fall
He left this place before Christmas with a bump in the polls and a potential road map to a fourth […]
Columns
Column: Gender revolution brewing in political backrooms
When federal votes are counted in 2015, our next prime minister will be a man. But pull back the curtain. […]
Columns
Column: Compared to predecessors, Harper in better place
Whether it results in regime change or not, this year’s federal election will lead to one of the more significant […]
Legal
Ambrose meets with County mayors on funding
Sturgeon County mayors and local businesses met with the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Spruce Grove and Minister Responsible for Northern Alberta, Jan. 20 in pre-budget discussions. The purpose of the sessions was to get input from municipal and business leaders on job creation, growth and long-term prosperity. The meetings took place at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. […]
Columns
Column: Trudeau’s policy gaps threaten Liberal’s gains
by Tim Harper Toronto Star Style and timing. They can go a long way in politics but they only rarely […]
Editorial & Opinion
National Affairs Column: Mulcair must be bold and defiant
New Democrats turned to Tom Mulcair because they could see power finally visible over the next hill. He was the […]
Columns
Column: Desire for change PM’s biggest threat
by Tim Harper Three men, three potential paths to victory. All three will be wrestling with history in 2015. For […]
Columns
Column: Prime minister has political winds at his back
The House of Commons may have provided a scenic backdrop, but for Stephen Harper, all the world – and the […]
Columns
Column: New law on First Nations a needed confrontation
As a troubled Assembly of First Nations convenes to choose a new national chief, two years after the Idle No […]
Columns
Column: Senate’s fate awaits federal election
by Chantal HÈbert It’s been almost two years since Prime Minister Stephen Harper last appointed a senator. Since then 16 […]