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Chris Selley: Nobody wants to work in Ottawa, Ottawa unions say

21 février 2026 à 13:00
For years I have argued that 24 Sussex Drive, an unattractive and not-very-historic mansion that has only been home to 10 of our 24 prime ministers, should be knocked down, sold or otherwise removed from the government books. The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) stated budget for renovations is completely absurd: $37 million in 2021 dollars, or $44 million adjusted for today. That buys a lot of new house in Ottawa, though Rideau Cottage is clearly good enough for Prime Minister Mark Carney, as it was for Justin Trudeau. (Frankly, I’ve never understood why PMs don’t just live full-time at Harrington Lake, as Kim Campbell did. It’s a half-hour drive from Parliament Hill!) Read More

Stephanie Shapiro: Equipment alone won’t defend Canada — it’s time to back our military families

21 février 2026 à 12:00
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement launching Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy marks a significant moment in our country’s national defence renewal. Modernizing procurement, strengthening domestic industry and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains are tangible steps toward safeguarding Canada’s sovereignty in an increasingly uncertain world. Read More

How Alberta fell out of love with mass immigration

21 février 2026 à 12:00
A few short years ago, before she had proposed a new set of referendum questions on Thursday aimed at curbing rapid population growth, Premier Danielle Smith was actively courting newcomers to the province. Indeed, with the private sector facing a shortage of skilled workers, the premier could hardly bring in enough people to satisfy her appetite. Read More

Conrad Black: Canada’s shameful flirtation with antisemitism hits a wall

21 février 2026 à 12:00
There were two events in Canada last week which may, viewed optimistically, constitute a turning point in the shameful and distressing flirtation that this country is having with antisemitism. There is widespread anecdotal evidence of discrimination against Jewish applicants for many categories of work and entry to exclusive professional occupations, including doctors and teachers. Antisemitic incidents are far more numerous than the police can make any pretense to respond to and include unprecedented levels of violence, car theft, and petty harassment such as ripping Mezuzahs off door-frames. Read More

Colby Cosh: The new top trade negotiator comes with Emergencies Act baggage

21 février 2026 à 12:00
On Monday, the prime minister appointed the Hon. Janice Charette as Canada’s top trade negotiator with the United States, an undoubtedly crucial role as the July 1 deadline for renewal of the CUSMA pact looms. (I still say it shoulda been called CAMUS. Change my mind.) Mme. Charette has an impressive CV, having been named clerk of the Privy Council on separate occasions by Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau and serving as high commissioner to the United Kingdom in the interim. She’s broadly trusted, in other words, by senior politicians of all stripes.  Read More

J.D. Tuccille: Trump’s trade war merely weakened

20 février 2026 à 19:30
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war against American consumers (and Canada and the rest of the world) isn’t over, but it just suffered a major setback. In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the law on which the president relied to unilaterally impose high tariffs without seeking congressional approval awards him no such authority. With two of the three justices Trump appointed to the high court joining the decision, it’s a decisive blow against the Trump administration’s neo-mercantilist trade policies and also against the growth of executive power, which has been stretched beyond constitutional bounds by presidents from both major political parties. Read More
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