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Wynneterlude
I should, I think, offer some congratulations to our new Premier-designate, Ms. Kathleen Wynne. The only thing holding me back is my skepticism that her prize — the premiership of Ontario — is actually worth having. The main reason I … Continue reading
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Dalton’s Doom
I am trying to remember if there was any Canadian political leader who, upon succeeding a successful incumbent, secures a stable majority government upon his first try. (Yes, there was Pierre Trudeau, but he was a special case.) Kim Campbell? … Continue reading
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Blogging Tories Challenge: Do You Think The McGuinty Government Will Survive Its 2013 Budget?
Yes, it’s a little early to call this, but when you have stories like this floating about, I think it’s fair to say that Dalton McGuinty did not have a good year. Of course, with all the attention on Mr. … Continue reading
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The Great Quebec Experiment, Or: The Canadian Left’s Last Chance
Let’s say, for the sake of thought experimentation, that the current Quebec minority government decides to put the sovereignty idea on the back burner and get serious — and I mean, no-spit, nuts-and-bolts-level, boring-to-everyone-but-public-administrators serious — about governance. Could they … Continue reading
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Pauline Marois Is A Canadian
When we consider the Québec provincial election, and the current attitude that the press seems to be taking towards the prospects of a Parti Québécois victory, it’s useful to remember the title of this blogpost. Of course, Ms. Marois will … Continue reading