The Canadian Conservative Party is currently grappling with a significant challenge: distancing itself from associations with right-wing American politics, particularly the brand epitomized by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This association has been further complicated by Trump’s provocative suggestions that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, a notion that has ignited a surge of…
By Greg Scott Boom, Bust, and Bailouts Alberta’s political narrative has long leaned on a claim of being exploited by the federal government. From energy disputes to equalization formulas, many provincial leaders have painted Ottawa as an economic antagonist. But Alberta’s financial history tells a more complicated story — one defined by volatility, recurring support…
“The Shifting Ground: DRIPA, the Courts, and the Unraveling of Old Certainties in British Columbia” British Columbia, a province carved by mountains and memory, has found itself once again in the crosscurrents of history, law, and land. What once seemed settled—the dominion of the Crown, the primacy of private property, the predictable machinery of government—has…
Canada is poised for a pivotal federal election on April 28, 2025, with the political landscape shaped by domestic political shifts and rising tensions with the United States. The major political parties — the Liberals, Conservatives, New Democrats, and the Bloc Québécois — each face distinct challenges and bring unique strengths to the campaign. The…
Greg Scott In an age of rapid change and global uncertainty, the importance of understanding a nation’s history, heritage, and origins cannot be overstated. For a country like Canada — a Western liberal democracy that has built a reputation for social stability, political fairness, economic prosperity, scientific achievement, and cultural richness — a strong understanding…
As the Liberal Party of Canada prepares to elect a new leader on March 9, 2025, five candidates have emerged to succeed Justin Trudeau. Each brings unique perspectives on key issues such as Canada-U.S. relations, the economy, housing, social policies, and the environment. 1. Mark Carney Background: Former Governor of the Bank of Canada and…
A Celebration of a Parliamentary Legacy Today, Canadians from coast to coast cast their votes, participating in a ritual of democracy that stretches back centuries. Election Day in Canada is not simply the choosing of governments; it is the latest chapter in a long and fascinating story — the evolution of a parliamentary system whose…
The 2025 Canadian Federal Election: The Race to the Centre and the Silence on Woke Issues As Canada heads into the 2025 federal election, both the Liberal and Conservative parties are intensely focused on capturing the political centre—a space where elections are often won or lost. With the New Democratic Party (NDP) in steep decline…
In the corridors of modern history, the silencing of dissent has taken many forms. From the iron-fisted control of Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s Soviet Union, through the anxious days of McCarthy’s America, to today’s cancel culture, one tragic motif emerges — an intolerance for opposing thought, wrapped in moral or political righteousness. Despite vast differences…
The Emperor Has No Clothes: The Economic Presidency of Donald TrumpBy Greg Scott From the moment Donald Trump descended that golden escalator in 2015, economic bravado became his trademark. He styled himself as a master of “the deal,” a billionaire business mogul who alone could right decades of economic decline. He spoke often and loudly…