In a year of surging patriotism, Canadians show a surprising interest in deepening Canada’s integration with the European Union
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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IRCC’s ‘half human’ approach to immigration claims not working: lawyers
The Federal Court is buckling under the weight of growing immigration cases. Lawyers say the problem starts upstream, with the immigration ministry itself
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Carney seeks to reshape Canada’s role in NATO
Canada is among the NATO countries saying it will meet a new 5% NATO defence spending target — a commitment that would cost Canada about $150 billion a year
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An interview with Alberta separatist leader Cameron Davies
The Republican Party of Alberta’s president spoke with Canadian Affairs about his by-election run and why he’s pushing for Alberta’s independence from Canada
Posted inDispatches
Did the G7 help restore Canada’s global standing?
In contrast to his predecessor and his own feisty campaign rhetoric, the prime minister struck a deferential tone with the U.S. president
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No ‘silver bullet’: Ottawa’s pledge to boost soldiers’ compensation draws mixed reviews
The military’s recruitment and retention challenges are about more than money, experts and veterans say
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What is immigration’s effect on social cohesion?
With public opinion on immigration ‘souring’, some experts say Ottawa should be more attentive to Canadians’ concerns
Posted inCommunity
Campus newspapers fill gaps created by news outlet closures
Campus newspapers see growth opportunities as community outlets close — but the government’s news law is hurting them too
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King Charles visits Ottawa, lays out priorities of new government
His Majesty’s speech from the throne merged royal ceremony with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision for Canada
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In conversation with Matt McManus, on the future of left-wing politics in Canada
‘The gap between someone like Carney and Trudeau can be easily overstated,’ says political scientist Matt McManus