Nov 20, 2019
Jason Kenney should not be allowed to dictate federal agenda
Karl Nerenberg
The Alberta premier’s aggressive manner, coupled with the rise of a fringe western separatist movement, have too many Ottawa insiders overly worried.
Karl Nerenberg
Karl Nerenberg joined rabble in 2011 to cover news for the rest of us from Parliament Hill. Karl has been a journalist and filmmaker for over 25 years, including eight years as the producer of the CBC Radio show "The House." In his work, he has dealt with a great variety of subjects: from civil war in Central America, to the crisis in South Africa's Apartheid system. During his time at CBC, and its French language counterpart, Radio-Canada, Karl directed and wrote numerous documentaries and long-form television reports for such programs as "Le Point" and "Actuel" and "The Journal." Karl also founded and, for five years, edited the magazine "Federations: What's new in federalism worldwide." Karl has been awarded a Gemini award, a Best International Reportage Series award (from "la Communauté des televisions francophones"), and a CBC Radio Award for Best New Series (for "C'est la vie"), among others. In 2010-2011, he wrote, produced and co-directed (with Malcolm Hamilton) "Never Come Back," a documentary on the Roma communities in Canada and in Europe. Karl can be reached at karl@rabble.ca
Nov 5, 2019
Elizabeth May succeeded despite the barriers of first-past-the-post
Karl Nerenberg
Given the built-in biases of our electoral system, it is a minor miracle that the Greens managed to win any seats at all in the House of Commons.
Oct 22, 2019
Trudeau should now work with NDP and Greens on a progressive agenda
Karl Nerenberg
To give his weakened party a greater measure of legitimacy, Trudeau might want to govern in such a way that takes into account all progressive voters, not just those who voted Liberal.
Oct 18, 2019
Which political party would do the most to tackle growing inequality?
Karl Nerenberg
Although the NDP and the Greens tried to put wealth and income inequality on the election campaign agenda, most mainstream media coverage has focused elsewhere.
Oct 17, 2019
Trudeau could -- and should -- govern even if Scheer wins more seats
Karl Nerenberg
Governing from second-place position is not common in Canadian history, but there is nothing untoward or abnormal about it.
Oct 12, 2019
In French debate, Trudeau wins; Singh holds his own; Scheer loses
Karl Nerenberg
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau came into his own, gamely defending himself on one of the most dubious parts of his time as prime minister: the SNC-Lavalin affair.
Oct 8, 2019
Jagmeet Singh won the debate, but the format was the big loser
Karl Nerenberg
The purpose of a debate should be to force leaders to go beyond slogans, zingers and prepared lines. The voters want to hear party leaders explain in detail what they would do in government.
Oct 5, 2019
The big debates are coming and they could change the story of the campaign
Karl Nerenberg
As they prepare for the next round of debates, all of the federal party leaders are fighting their own demons.
Oct 2, 2019
Andrew Scheer promises a 25% foreign aid cut based on false figures
Karl Nerenberg
For the Conservatives, overseas development assistance, like immigration or Canada's stance on the Middle East, is a political punching bag, designed to attract votes by spreading fear and resentment.
Sep 27, 2019
Message of the youth climate strike threatens comfortable illusions of baby boomers
Karl Nerenberg
When it comes to per capita emissions, only three countries exceed Canada's: Australia, Saudi Arabia and the U.S.
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