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Saving Canada's Information Space
It's time to make peace with social media and salvage what's left of our information environment.
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David Graham
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Here We Go Again On Electoral Reform
Inevitably, following an election as unusual and dramatic as this one, Canadian political discourse will focus on electoral reform and the perceived…
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Parliament and Parenthood
As the newly elected class of 2025 prepares to take their seats in Parliament, many for the first time, they will face the reality of balancing public…
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David Graham

April 2025

The Next Election Has Already Started
Pierre Poilievre may have lost the election to Mark Carney, but nobody seems to have told him that it’s over.
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The Bloc's Missed Opportunity
The Bloc Québecois could have been a force for good across Canada.
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David Graham
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Carney's Version
Canada is at a crossroads.
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David Graham
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Poilievre's Disdain For Democracy
The last time Pierre Poilievre was in government, he introduced a bill to make it harder for several segments of society to vote, more difficult to…
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'MAGA' Will Be A Synonym For Fascists For Generations To Come
The term “Nazi” has devolved into a derogatory catch-all term for anyone that anyone else opposes, losing the powerful meaning it is meant to have…
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Canada First ... For A Change?
It is clear to me that Pierre Poilievre sees this election as his path to power and fortune.
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David Graham
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What Is Your Exit Strategy?
The government of the United States is arbitrarily revoking permanent resident cards and visas, coercing law firms and attacking the courts, and…
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What Is A Strong Canada?
This election offers Canadians a stark choice between a strong, independent Canada and one beholden to foreign interests. Once the voting is done in a…
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March 2025

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