The former Governor General is too independent for what ought to be a partisan appointment The appointment of David Johnston as Special Rapporteur to investigate allegations of Chinese interference into our electoral processes has been the subject of significant criticism….

We urge the governor to avoid leaping to overly rose-coloured conclusions. “I have put a lot of emphasis today on the things we don’t know.” — Stephen Poloz, November 3, 2014 “So we expect that inflation is going to remain…

Danielle Smith’s signal of political stability was to largely reappoint Jason Kenney’s cabinet Ken Boessenkool · for CBC Opinion · Oct 26, 2022 This column is an opinion from Ken Boessenkool, a professor at the Max Bell School of Public…

Only Rachel Notley can win. By: Ken Boessenkool I listened very carefully to Danielle’s victory speech on Thursday night, but what kept running through my head was not her prepared remarks, but two Japanese words: “Tennōheika Banzai.” Banzai translates literally…

It’s not enough to win an election. But it’s a necessary precondition to having a shot. By: Ken Boessenkool As the results that made Pierre Poilievre the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada rolled in, I got to reminiscing…