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- Putin’s invasion of Ukraine deserves to be condemned as a war crime, but that condemnation coming from Bush only highlights the hypocrisy of U.S.
- Putin’s invasion of Ukraine deserves to be condemned as a war crime, but that condemnation coming from Bush only highlights the hypocrisy of U.S.
- Putin’s invasion of Ukraine deserves to be condemned as a war crime, but that condemnation coming from Bush only highlights the hypocrisy of U.S.
- Fifty of Ottawa’s finest political writers are dusting off their tuxedos and ball gowns, readying their sharpies, and practising their autographs as the city’s
- Fifty of Ottawa’s finest political writers are dusting off their tuxedos and ball gowns, readying their sharpies, and practising their autographs as the city’s
- Fifty of Ottawa’s finest political writers are dusting off their tuxedos and ball gowns, readying their sharpies, and practising their autographs as the city’s
- TEN DAYS AFTER BEING detained by Canadian authorities in Vancouver, and one day after Michael Kovrig was detained, Trump said publicly he “would certainly
FeatureBY | May 16, 2022
FeatureBY | May 16, 2022
- TEN DAYS AFTER BEING detained by Canadian authorities in Vancouver, and one day after Michael Kovrig was detained, Trump said publicly he “would certainly
FeatureBY | May 16, 2022
- TEN DAYS AFTER BEING detained by Canadian authorities in Vancouver, and one day after Michael Kovrig was detained, Trump said publicly he “would certainly
- A particularly interesting situation occurs when two tectonic plates are grinding past each other. Much of the time, the plates drift in this way
FeatureBY | May 16, 2022
FeatureBY | May 16, 2022
- A particularly interesting situation occurs when two tectonic plates are grinding past each other. Much of the time, the plates drift in this way
FeatureBY | May 16, 2022
- A particularly interesting situation occurs when two tectonic plates are grinding past each other. Much of the time, the plates drift in this way
- TORONTO—Nothing is more urgent today than to resolve the conflict over Ukraine before it spills over into something much worse. As Barbara Tuchman once
- TORONTO—Nothing is more urgent today than to resolve the conflict over Ukraine before it spills over into something much worse. As Barbara Tuchman once
- TORONTO—Nothing is more urgent today than to resolve the conflict over Ukraine before it spills over into something much worse. As Barbara Tuchman once
- TORONTO—Unlike the founding provinces of Confederation, Alberta was created by the federal government. Although Ottawa granted Alberta control of its natural resources in 1930,
- TORONTO—Unlike the founding provinces of Confederation, Alberta was created by the federal government. Although Ottawa granted Alberta control of its natural resources in 1930,
- TORONTO—Unlike the founding provinces of Confederation, Alberta was created by the federal government. Although Ottawa granted Alberta control of its natural resources in 1930,
- Re: “The problem with the ballot,” by Nelson Wiseman, (The Hill Times, Jan.17, p.11). For decades, Canadian political scientists have muddied the date of when
Opinion | January 24, 2022
Opinion | January 24, 2022
- Re: “The problem with the ballot,” by Nelson Wiseman, (The Hill Times, Jan.17, p.11). For decades, Canadian political scientists have muddied the date of when
Opinion | January 24, 2022
- Re: “The problem with the ballot,” by Nelson Wiseman, (The Hill Times, Jan.17, p.11). For decades, Canadian political scientists have muddied the date of when
- OTTAWA—On Jan. 1, hundreds of jubilant revellers gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, and numerous other Ukrainian cities and towns. They were not celebrating the arrival
- OTTAWA—On Jan. 1, hundreds of jubilant revellers gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, and numerous other Ukrainian cities and towns. They were not celebrating the arrival
- OTTAWA—On Jan. 1, hundreds of jubilant revellers gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, and numerous other Ukrainian cities and towns. They were not celebrating the arrival
- Unless you’re the billionaire owner of an online retail site, chances are you suffered during the last two years. Even those who were lucky
- Unless you’re the billionaire owner of an online retail site, chances are you suffered during the last two years. Even those who were lucky
- Unless you’re the billionaire owner of an online retail site, chances are you suffered during the last two years. Even those who were lucky
- For the second consecutive year, the pandemic has parlayed the party for the annual Politics and the Pen event into a literally more sober
FeatureBY | September 22, 2021
FeatureBY | September 22, 2021
- For the second consecutive year, the pandemic has parlayed the party for the annual Politics and the Pen event into a literally more sober
FeatureBY | September 22, 2021
- For the second consecutive year, the pandemic has parlayed the party for the annual Politics and the Pen event into a literally more sober
- Canada’s political podcasts are tightening their focus and picking up the pace during the 2021 election campaign, and their hosts say the podcast platform
- Canada’s political podcasts are tightening their focus and picking up the pace during the 2021 election campaign, and their hosts say the podcast platform
- Canada’s political podcasts are tightening their focus and picking up the pace during the 2021 election campaign, and their hosts say the podcast platform
- Following the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, the Haitian ambassador in Ottawa says there is a role for Canada in helping the Caribbean
- Following the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, the Haitian ambassador in Ottawa says there is a role for Canada in helping the Caribbean
- Following the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, the Haitian ambassador in Ottawa says there is a role for Canada in helping the Caribbean
- Climate change isn’t just an environmental threat, it’s an emerging public health threat. And over the coming decades, it risks cutting short the lives
- Climate change isn’t just an environmental threat, it’s an emerging public health threat. And over the coming decades, it risks cutting short the lives
- Climate change isn’t just an environmental threat, it’s an emerging public health threat. And over the coming decades, it risks cutting short the lives
- The global outbreak of COVID-19 had a significant impact on transportation in urban areas. The positive impacts of the pandemic on fuel consumption, road
- The global outbreak of COVID-19 had a significant impact on transportation in urban areas. The positive impacts of the pandemic on fuel consumption, road
- The global outbreak of COVID-19 had a significant impact on transportation in urban areas. The positive impacts of the pandemic on fuel consumption, road
- TORONTO—Conservatism today is, it could be argued, a bewildered philosophy, and an unwieldy morass of mutually incompatible, self‑contradictory, and amorphous ideas. Despite decades of
- TORONTO—Conservatism today is, it could be argued, a bewildered philosophy, and an unwieldy morass of mutually incompatible, self‑contradictory, and amorphous ideas. Despite decades of
- TORONTO—Conservatism today is, it could be argued, a bewildered philosophy, and an unwieldy morass of mutually incompatible, self‑contradictory, and amorphous ideas. Despite decades of
- LONDON, U.K.—If I have to read one more hand-wringing article about the ‘crisis of American democracy’ and what it means for the world, I’m
- LONDON, U.K.—If I have to read one more hand-wringing article about the ‘crisis of American democracy’ and what it means for the world, I’m
- LONDON, U.K.—If I have to read one more hand-wringing article about the ‘crisis of American democracy’ and what it means for the world, I’m
- Alex Marland has delivered another banger of a book. The award-winning author and Memorial University political science professor, who has carved out a niche as an
FeatureBY | December 21, 2020
FeatureBY | December 21, 2020
- Alex Marland has delivered another banger of a book. The award-winning author and Memorial University political science professor, who has carved out a niche as an
FeatureBY | December 21, 2020
- Alex Marland has delivered another banger of a book. The award-winning author and Memorial University political science professor, who has carved out a niche as an
- Some commentators, such as Andrew Coyne in a recent opinion piece in The Globe and Mail, suggest that what constitutes a vote of confidence
- Some commentators, such as Andrew Coyne in a recent opinion piece in The Globe and Mail, suggest that what constitutes a vote of confidence
- Some commentators, such as Andrew Coyne in a recent opinion piece in The Globe and Mail, suggest that what constitutes a vote of confidence
- Politicians, policy-makers, and health-care professionals have been too busy focusing on beating back the pandemic and trying to ensure Canadians are shielded from the
- Politicians, policy-makers, and health-care professionals have been too busy focusing on beating back the pandemic and trying to ensure Canadians are shielded from the
- Politicians, policy-makers, and health-care professionals have been too busy focusing on beating back the pandemic and trying to ensure Canadians are shielded from the
- KAMOURASKA, QUE.—One of the jobs public servants most dislike is responding to Access to Information and Privacy requests, known as ATIPs. When I was
- KAMOURASKA, QUE.—One of the jobs public servants most dislike is responding to Access to Information and Privacy requests, known as ATIPs. When I was
- KAMOURASKA, QUE.—One of the jobs public servants most dislike is responding to Access to Information and Privacy requests, known as ATIPs. When I was
- Canadians no longer have to delve through old news reports and obscure academic works to understand how their country operates at the United Nations
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- Canadians no longer have to delve through old news reports and obscure academic works to understand how their country operates at the United Nations
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- Canadians no longer have to delve through old news reports and obscure academic works to understand how their country operates at the United Nations
- Indigenous people must reclaim their jurisdiction over legal matters because healing communities and equal justice are impossible outcomes in Canadian courts and prisons, concludes
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- Indigenous people must reclaim their jurisdiction over legal matters because healing communities and equal justice are impossible outcomes in Canadian courts and prisons, concludes
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- Indigenous people must reclaim their jurisdiction over legal matters because healing communities and equal justice are impossible outcomes in Canadian courts and prisons, concludes
- When Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie, the major missteps made in that courtroom proved
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- When Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie, the major missteps made in that courtroom proved
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- When Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie, the major missteps made in that courtroom proved
- Former Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin’s journey to the highest position on the highest court has been nothing short of extraordinary. From humble
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- Former Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin’s journey to the highest position on the highest court has been nothing short of extraordinary. From humble
FeatureBY | September 21, 2020
- Former Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin’s journey to the highest position on the highest court has been nothing short of extraordinary. From humble
- OTTAWA—In the wake of the high-profile Black Lives Matter movement, there has been a lot of soul searching into a North American history riddled
- OTTAWA—In the wake of the high-profile Black Lives Matter movement, there has been a lot of soul searching into a North American history riddled
- OTTAWA—In the wake of the high-profile Black Lives Matter movement, there has been a lot of soul searching into a North American history riddled
- “Rats and roaches live by competition under the law of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the
- “Rats and roaches live by competition under the law of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the
- “Rats and roaches live by competition under the law of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the
- OTTAWA—Does the Conservative Party of Canada actually like Canada, or Canadians? Not even Michelle Rempel Garner could be bothered to stay in the country
- OTTAWA—Does the Conservative Party of Canada actually like Canada, or Canadians? Not even Michelle Rempel Garner could be bothered to stay in the country
- OTTAWA—Does the Conservative Party of Canada actually like Canada, or Canadians? Not even Michelle Rempel Garner could be bothered to stay in the country
- OTTAWA—In August of 1941, Britain was struggling through some of the darkest days of the Second World War. In the United States, the isolationist and
- OTTAWA—In August of 1941, Britain was struggling through some of the darkest days of the Second World War. In the United States, the isolationist and
- OTTAWA—In August of 1941, Britain was struggling through some of the darkest days of the Second World War. In the United States, the isolationist and
- ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—I’m a professor of political science, and I study how Canadian political parties try to both coordinate and control communication. How is
- ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—I’m a professor of political science, and I study how Canadian political parties try to both coordinate and control communication. How is
- ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—I’m a professor of political science, and I study how Canadian political parties try to both coordinate and control communication. How is
- David Tkachuk will depart the Red Chamber after nearly 30 years of service as a Conservative Senator for Saskatchewan when he turns 75 on
- David Tkachuk will depart the Red Chamber after nearly 30 years of service as a Conservative Senator for Saskatchewan when he turns 75 on
- David Tkachuk will depart the Red Chamber after nearly 30 years of service as a Conservative Senator for Saskatchewan when he turns 75 on
- While doing research in the 1970s on ethnographic work on Indigenous singers and songs in British Columbia’s south central interior, University of Victoria history
FeatureBY | January 20, 2020
FeatureBY | January 20, 2020
- While doing research in the 1970s on ethnographic work on Indigenous singers and songs in British Columbia’s south central interior, University of Victoria history
FeatureBY | January 20, 2020
- While doing research in the 1970s on ethnographic work on Indigenous singers and songs in British Columbia’s south central interior, University of Victoria history
- OTTAWA—At this time of year, one of my favourite songs is about the “Christmas Truce” of the First World War. Called Christmas in the
- OTTAWA—At this time of year, one of my favourite songs is about the “Christmas Truce” of the First World War. Called Christmas in the
- OTTAWA—At this time of year, one of my favourite songs is about the “Christmas Truce” of the First World War. Called Christmas in the
- MEXICO CITY—There is a great deal that is interesting and informative in Brian Lee Crowley’s recent piece for the National Post “Right Now: Why
- MEXICO CITY—There is a great deal that is interesting and informative in Brian Lee Crowley’s recent piece for the National Post “Right Now: Why
- MEXICO CITY—There is a great deal that is interesting and informative in Brian Lee Crowley’s recent piece for the National Post “Right Now: Why
- OTTAWA—This year marks 80 years since a pivotal event that dramatically changed European history: the signing of the infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact (MRP) or “Treaty
FeatureBY | October 30, 2019
FeatureBY | October 30, 2019
- OTTAWA—This year marks 80 years since a pivotal event that dramatically changed European history: the signing of the infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact (MRP) or “Treaty
FeatureBY | October 30, 2019
- OTTAWA—This year marks 80 years since a pivotal event that dramatically changed European history: the signing of the infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact (MRP) or “Treaty
- OTTAWA—There was a bizarre little story last week out of Ukraine, which was picked up by Radio-Canada International. It centred on Canada’s official participation
- OTTAWA—There was a bizarre little story last week out of Ukraine, which was picked up by Radio-Canada International. It centred on Canada’s official participation
- OTTAWA—There was a bizarre little story last week out of Ukraine, which was picked up by Radio-Canada International. It centred on Canada’s official participation
- An anti-abortion political action group, RightNow, is going across the country trying to recruit volunteers to work on the campaigns of anti-abortion candidates, despite
- An anti-abortion political action group, RightNow, is going across the country trying to recruit volunteers to work on the campaigns of anti-abortion candidates, despite
- An anti-abortion political action group, RightNow, is going across the country trying to recruit volunteers to work on the campaigns of anti-abortion candidates, despite
- OTTAWA—Seventy-five years ago this week, my father, Captain Philip Caddell, of the 57th Battery, First Canadian anti-tank regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, First Canadian Division,
FeatureBY | June 5, 2019
FeatureBY | June 5, 2019
- OTTAWA—Seventy-five years ago this week, my father, Captain Philip Caddell, of the 57th Battery, First Canadian anti-tank regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, First Canadian Division,
FeatureBY | June 5, 2019
- OTTAWA—Seventy-five years ago this week, my father, Captain Philip Caddell, of the 57th Battery, First Canadian anti-tank regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, First Canadian Division,
