It’s been a turbulent year—marked by deepening polarization, escalating foreign tensions, several provincial elections, and the chaos of a wild US presidential campaign.
Consider this essential reading to make sense of the political landscape in 2025. Canadians will head to the polls for a federal election and our neighbour to the south is facing potentially massive changes under Donald Trump’s second term as president.
Justin Trudeau’s Last Stand
BY JUSTIN LING
In an exclusive interview, a confident prime minister addresses his doubters
If Pierre Poilievre Wins
BY VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS
The Conservative leader speaks in punchy slogans. What would he do in power?
Donald Trump Insulted a Room Full of Black Journalists. I Was There
BY PACINTHE MATTAR
The NABJ convention was meant to be a time to lift each other up. Instead, we were shushed into silence while Trump attacked us
How Scott Moe Moved Saskatchewan—and Canada—Further Right
BY ANNIE HYLTON
The quiet rise and loud populism of one of the country’s most popular politicians
The Quebec Secession Crisis Is Coming, and Canada Isn’t Ready
BY GERALD BUTTS
Why sovereigntists see their chance now
Is It Time for Singh to Go?
BY DAVID MOSCROP
Once a beacon of hope for the left, the NDP is fighting for political relevance
Spies, Gangsters, and Murder: Canada’s Wildest Diplomatic Showdown Yet
BY SUSHANT SINGH
Killing of Canadian Sikh linked to highest levels of India’s government
As Foreign Interference Takes Hold, Ottawa Looks Away
BY MARIE LAMENSCH
According to a recent report, several authoritarian regimes are controlling Canadians from afar
How an Astrophysicist Became the Most Accurate Political Forecaster in Canada
BY CARMINE STARNINO
Philippe J. Fournier has called elections across the country—with a 90 percent success rate
Trump 2.0: The Shock That Could Reshape Canada
BY MICHAEL DEN TANDT
An era of disruption might just be the wake-up call we need
