Stephen Harper

Columnists

Aug 9, 2019

Stephen Harper's still in the game -- and looking to score

It's easy to imagine that former prime minister Stephen Harper is still writing the conservative playbook. The clues are everywhere, as Harper makes stops on his tour of the rubber-chicken circuit.

Blog

Jul 7, 2019

Stephen Harper's proposed restrictions on bitumen exports caused no uproar. So why the fury at Justin Trudeau?

David J. Climenhaga

The principal thing that is different at this moment is simply this: there's a Liberal government in Ottawa.

Columnists

Jun 14, 2019

Who's pulling the strings in the Conservative Party?

Broadsides

Antonia Zerbisias

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer may be on show. But he's not the man -- or men -- orchestrating the moves of the Conservatives.

News

Oct 15, 2018

Analysis: Courts must uphold Indigenous rights when the Crown denies them

Karl Nerenberg

Making a distinction between the executive and legislative branches, the Supreme Court recently ruled the federal government doesn't always have to consult Indigenous people. The distinction is flawed

Columnists

Sep 25, 2018

Our record of Liberal-Conservative governments in Canada

Duncan Cameron

Whether Liberal or Conservative in name, once in government, both parties have regularly adopted each other's main policies.

Blog

Jul 6, 2018

Stephen Harper's Paris speech proves that nations have no permanent allies--or enemies

David J. Climenhaga

Will the day come when it is acceptable for a Canadian Conservative politician to give a speech to a "freedom rally" put on by ISIS? Never say never!

Photos

Jul 4, 2018

Independence Day is a moment for Canadians to recommit to being different from the U.S.

David Climenhaga

We're not sorry! Independence Day 2018 demands from Canadians polite restraint, even chilly reserve, toward our neighbours.

Blog

Jul 4, 2018

Independence Day is a moment for Canadians to recommit to being different from the U.S.

David J. Climenhaga

We're not sorry! Independence Day 2018 demands from Canadians polite restraint, even chilly reserve, toward our neighbours.

Blog

Jun 30, 2018

Do we need a Canadian version of the Logan Act to put a stop to dangerous freelance diplomacy?

David J. Climenhaga

If Stephen Harper wants to serve his country in the conduct of foreign affairs, he needs to wait to wait until he is asked by the elected government of the day.

Blog

Jun 12, 2018

The day we burned ole D.C. down -- or why I blame Stephen Harper for Canada's latest trade troubles!

David J. Climenhaga

You could probably credit Canada with putting White House the fire out. The destruction of Washington was a dud because of heavy rain, and our American cousins always blame bad weather on Canada.

Stephen Harper

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