Sep 14, 2018
Doug Ford achieves the impossible by getting Canadians interested in constitutional reform
David J. Climenhaga
Doug Ford has just given Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the villain he needs to win the next federal election.
Canadian Constitution
Sep 13, 2018
Why won't Andrew Scheer speak up as Doug Ford attacks Canadian rights?
David J. Climenhaga
Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer had an opportunity to demonstrate real leadership and benefit from it by standing up to Doug Ford. He did nothing.
May 22, 2018
Eleven days from the brink, Rachel Notley's dice roll brings back memories of Mulroney and Meech
David J. Climenhaga
Alberta's premier is more disciplined than the old Irish-Canadian baritone from Baie-Comeau. The words "roll the dice" will never pass her lips. Dice are rolling just the same.
Apr 17, 2018
Texas boardroom sets agenda for Justin Trudeau on Trans Mountain pipeline
The Texas-based company Kinder Morgan has the Canadian government doing its bidding, as it looks to expand its Trans Mountain pipeline.
Apr 17, 2018
A bill to squeeze B.C. introduced in Alberta Legislature -- but can it pass constitutional muster?
David J. Climenhaga
Overwrought anyone? Rachel Notley threatens to punish British Columbians. UCP, after screaming for something like this, ducks and covers. Send in the army, demands former energy minister.
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.
Mar 29, 2018
Message to Alberta's chattering classes: Quit misinterpreting 'the rule of law,' already!
David J. Climenhaga
Somebody has done some message testing and determined "the rule of law" is a good talking point to which Alberta audiences will respond favourably. The argument is fatuous.
Mar 22, 2018
If you're an Albertan who demands low taxes, balanced budgets and pipelines, expect to be told to look in the mirror
David J. Climenhaga
Irony alert! Albertans must brace themselves for a very Albertan response from B.C. to their claim a balanced budget depends on that pipeline to Vancouver. They won't like it.
Mar 12, 2018
Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney find common ground, sort of … on dubious pipeline posturing
David J. Climenhaga
I'm no constitutional lawyer, but I was an agriculture reporter for many years, so I recognize the smell of manure. I'll bet B.C. Premier John Horgan does too.
Jun 6, 2017
Trudeau ready to defend constitutional status quo without consulting Indigenous nations
In the 150th year of Confederation, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wants to talk about how Canada governs itself. Justin Trudeau put him off, saying he did not want to open the Constitution.
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