Donald Trump and the Politics of Dressing Badly
His ill-fitting clothes are the visual representation of a world leader who will not take advice
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Our latest stories on Canadian politics, elections, parties, and policy, from the municipal to the federal level, plus the politics of the world around us and how they affect our democratic systems.
Why Bribery Still Works in Canadian Politics
Canada is a democratic nation. But corporations continue to pay for political influence
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The Political Downside of Saving the Planet
Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan was ambitious and smart. So why was it so easy for Jason Kenney to kill it?
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Andrew Scheer Shouldn’t Give Racists a Pass
Conservative politicians who denounce white supremacy may lose votes this federal election. They should do it anyway
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Rachel Notley’s Support for Pipelines Could Cost the NDP the Election
Notley may have led the most progressive government in Alberta’s history, but her focus on the oil industry may lead to her downfall
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Will the Boomers Cause a Financial Bust?
The group that lucked out in the generational lottery is now making millennials cover their low taxes and rising health care costs
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Will PEI Start a New Green Wave?
The Green Party is ahead in the polls going into the provincial election. A win could herald big changes for the rest of Canada
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Why One Liberal MP Joined Andrew Scheer’s Ranks
Critics say crossing the floor is a democratic betrayal. Politicians say it’s the only way they can voice dissent
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Can Trudeau Spin the SNC-Lavalin Affair to His Benefit? Just Watch Him
The scandal signals that the upcoming election won’t be about “sunny ways”—it will be jobs, jobs jobs
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