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

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

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
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How Alberta fell out of love with mass immigration

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

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

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
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