In the wake of their worst election performance in recent history, the NDP is engaged in not one but two renewal exercises
Author Archives: Sam Forster
Sam Forster is an Edmonton-based journalist whose writing has appeared in The Spectator, the National Post, UnHerd and other outlets. He is the author of Americosis: A Nation's Dysfunction Observed from Public Transit (Sutherland House, 2024). Sam previously lived in Argentina where he wrote for The Buenos Aires Times. He holds a BA from the University of Alberta and a MA from the University of Toronto.
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Civil war grips B.C. conservatives
Firings, expulsions and a push to “professionalize” are remaking the BC Conservatives — and testing John Rustad’s leadership
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Kenney, Miller call out flaws in Canada’s immigration system
In a recent panel discussion, Jason Kenney and Marc Miller agreed immigration is central to growth — but warned system has drifted from its original purpose
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Why sports gambling ads are overrunning Canadian airwaves
Heavy sports gambling advertising is bad for Canadians — and sport, experts say. Will regulators address a problem of their own making?
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Builders at the gate: Inside the civic movement to jolt Canada out of stagnation
Build Canada is betting on civic society’s ability to solve Canada’s growth problem by leveraging private sector insights
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In conversation: Tim Kaine on Palestine, defence and the future of Canada–U.S. relations
In an exclusive interview, the U.S. senator and former vice-presidential candidate weighed in on Carney’s decision to recognize Palestine, defence diversification and anti-Americanism
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Ukraine’s exit from Mine Ban Treaty complicates Canadian training mission
Ottawa was a key force behind a global anti-personnel landmine treaty. Can it stay neutral as Ukraine withdraws from it?
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Turning Point Canada?
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Canadian conservatives weigh a youth movement of their own
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Parliament, Polymarket and the perils of political betting
Public office holders have access to valuable inside information. Canada’s ethics rules do not sufficiently address the risk of them profiting on online prediction markets
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In conversation: Justin Ling’s postmortem of Canada’s election
The veteran journalist speaks with Canadian Affairs about immigration, media access, the NDP’s ‘shambolic’ status and who he thinks will call the next election