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Oct 1, 2019

Andrew Scheer takes a page out of Pierre Trudeau's playbook on pipeline policy

David J. Climenhaga

Punching unpopular pipeline corridors from Fort McMurray to Prince Rupert and Saint John seems an unlikely recipe for national unity. Why is Andrew Scheer pushing a failed policy from the 1970s?

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Mar 12, 2019

Be careful what you wish for, Conservatives: Canadians may like a tougher Trudeau

David J. Climenhaga

Don't be surprised if we soon hear Trudeau uttering, as another tough old pol a lot of Canadians liked once did: "Just watch me!"

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Sep 17, 2018

Antisemitism is more complex than political criticism of Israel

Lia Tarachansky

Many don't understand that Israel/ עם ישראל (the Jewish collective identity), the State of Israel (founded in 1948), and the government of Israel are separate, although they sometimes overlap.

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May 30, 2018

Trudeau Liberals call the opposition's bluff and 'nationalize' (sort of) the Trans Mountain pipeline

David J. Climenhaga

Yesterday's announcement puts Canada's opposition in an uncomfortable spot. But when it comes to talking points, modern Conservatives can turn on a dime.

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Apr 11, 2018

Why demanding Ottawa intervene to bend B.C. to Alberta's will is probably a terrible idea, from Alberta's point of view

David J. Climenhaga

It's pretty hard to argue this situation isn't an example of the oil industry's continued domination of the Alberta government.

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Jan 25, 2018

Looking forward by looking back -- 1978

rabble staff

Pierre Trudeau had been in power for 10 years. Nigeria moved toward a (brief) return to democracy. And René Lévesque prepared the ground for 1980’s referendum on Quebec independence.

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Jan 25, 2018

Looking forward by looking back -- 1978

Karl Nerenberg

Pierre Trudeau had been in power for 10 years. Nigeria moved toward a (brief) return to democracy. And René Lévesque prepared the ground for 1980's referendum on Quebec independence.

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Jan 17, 2018

Distinctive way forward on Quebec and the constitution

rabble staff

Brian Mulroney is remembered for his unctuous manner and the whiff of corruption that surrounded him. In fact, his was a consequential government. Part 1 of 2.

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Oct 20, 2017

In pragmatic move, Premier Rachel Notley appoints former Tory minister from Calgary to infrastructure portfolio

David J. Climenhaga

The appointment to cabinet of former Tory Sandra Jansen, who crossed the floor to the NDP last year, is designed to win hearts and minds in Calgary, likely to be the key electoral battleground.

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Oct 6, 2017

Energy East pipeline is dead, fallout in Alberta will be measurable

David J. Climenhaga

Notwithstanding its leaders’ faux tears and faux cries of outrage, the United Conservative Party soon to be led by Jason Kenney is absolutely delighted by this development.

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