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…
As Canada approaches the 2025 federal election, the stakes have rarely been higher. The outcome of this election will not only shape Canada’s domestic policy for years to come but will also determine how the country responds to growing threats to its sovereignty, economic stability, and place in the world. With escalating trade tensions with…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
By Greg Scott As Canada approaches its federal election on April 28, 2025, the political landscape has undergone a significant transformation. The Liberal Party, under the new leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, has experienced a resurgence, overtaking the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre. Recent polls indicate the Liberals are leading with approximately 44%…
“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…
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…