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%…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
In the deep corridors of power where policy is penned and fates are decided, the relationship between Canada and the United States once shimmered with quiet certainty. For over a century, these two North American siblings—born of differing revolutions but intertwined by language and landscape—had shared the longest unmilitarised border in the world and the…
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…
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…
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…