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Jared Wesley & Ken Boessenkool: The "love" of federalism must grow both ways
Too often federalism is reduced to a crude ledger: dollars in, dollars out; grievances paid, grievances owing.
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The Line Podcast: Carney is winning the vibes war
ALSO: Weird new Swedish planes — what's up with that? And who is allowed to talk to Alberta
May 29
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Howard Anglin: In defence of a loose Confederation in an age of separatism
As separatism burbles in two provinces, it's worth remembering how federalism in this country should, and should not, work
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Matt Gurney: 'We will never fucking trust you again'
Dec 8, 2025
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Michelle Rempel Garner: I went to Davos. The World Economic Forum is not running Canada
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Jen Gerson: Trudeau is right to show utter contempt for his weak caucus
Dec 19, 2024
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Matt Gurney: Stay scared shitless, Canada
Feb 4, 2025
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Matt Gurney: The Johnston report is one of the most depressing things I've ever read
May 23, 2023
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Jen Gerson: The Conservative case for the CBC
May 1, 2024
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Warren Mirko and Laurisa Dohm: If Canada wants to be more like Europe, it can look to Sweden
An actual robust debate about Indigenous rights and the state's jurisdiction, right out in public? Imagine that.
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On The Line: When Trump is gone, will we still want a bigger military?
Plus: a report from Israel's war against Hezbollah drones. It's not going well!
May 26
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Gregory Jack: Danielle Smith has just made Canada a soft target
And guess which predatory neighbour will benefit in trade negotiations?
May 26
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Alberta must lead, not leave
Welcome to Lead Not Leave: a team of academics, policy wonks, political activists and journalists forging a practical path forward for our fellow…
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Dispatch from the Front Lines: Canada ain't perfect, but we still stand for it
Our position, made clear. Trump's position in the Middle East, less clear. The CRTC's position, unfortunately clear. And more!
May 25
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The Line Podcast: Alberta wakes up, chooses chaos, drags 35 million Canadians along
Jen unburdens herself. Matt tries to offer better-case scenarios, fails. Plus: CBC update.
May 22
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Jen Gerson: Saddle up, Alberta. We're referendum-ing
The UCP has become a party of snivelling, weak little thieves who operate by night.
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