John Ibbitson

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reformed the body’s composition and appointment procedures, but a sense of entitlement still pervades the Red Chamber

Apr 09, 2017

Liberals will employ patience in discussions around extradition treaty and free trade with Beijing, as the two countries remain divided in their politics

Mar 26, 2017

More than a year after promising action, Ottawa continues to consult – but exonerating those convicted for being gay needs no study

Mar 24, 2017

While talk of wiretaps and Russian interference dominates the news, proposed budget cuts in the U.S. will affect people’s lives

Mar 19, 2017

While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will publicly promote the rights of women and sexual minorities at the Commonwealth meeting in London next year, the most effective lobbying will be done in the corridors

Mar 18, 2017

Calgary by-elections are in safe Tory seats for now, but Alberta's NDP government shows that in politics, you never can tell

Mar 17, 2017

Randy Boissonnault, the MP overseeing the process, says Ottawa is moving as fast as it can to address past discrimination, including dismissal from public service and military

Mar 12, 2017

With foreign policy, Canada is doing its share – the same share that it contributed under the Conservatives

Mar 08, 2017

With one Canadian in five an immigrant, any perception of being anti-immigrant is an act of political self-immolation.

Mar 06, 2017

If the U.S. President truly wished to adapt the Canadian immigration ethos, he would have to embrace concepts he currently rejects

Mar 01, 2017