ANALYSIS: Please, Ontario. Stop subsidizing my hydro bill
The province continues to help people pay for their electricity usage, even when they don’t need the help. Why?
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Saying goodbye to Bill Saunderson
From the political backrooms to Mike Harris’s cabinet, Saunderson made his mark as a decent, well-liked man — and prescient observer.
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ANALYSIS: What an intra-party battle says about the politics of byelections — and the future of the Ontario Liberals
Contenders for the Liberal nomination in Scarborough Southwest aren’t getting along. Does that matter?
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ANALYSIS: Can souped-up shipping containers solve food insecurity?
Two former university classmates think so. They might be on to something.
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ANALYSIS: Why John Tory wanted his old job back — and why he won’t seek it
The former mayor is sitting out the upcoming election. Who will fill the void?
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David Frum on Trump’s Iran attack and why Carney’s Canada must be more ‘cold-blooded’ than ever before
(Here’s a sneak peek of my The Toronto Star column, which will appear in the paper this Saturday). More than 20 years ago, David Frum co-wrote a book called “An End to Evil,” in which he explicitly called for regime change in Iran. So, that felt like a good place to start my conversation with…
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ANALYSIS: How to remember Giorgio Mammoliti?
The long-time politician’s tragic death leaves behind a grieving family. He also made public life more crude and less civil
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ANALYSIS: Can Rob Cerjanec defy the odds again?
He has a seat and a proven ability to win elections. He’s also 37. Could he be the next Liberal leader?
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The greatest Canadian you’ve (probably) never heard of
Red Wilson changed this country in ways we still don’t understand. And his legacy will continue to grow
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ANALYSIS: Do Canadians still want civility in their politics?
It can feel like an antiquated idea. A new poll suggests it’s anything but.
