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The Q&A: “We are looking at several other things that could be of this scale or larger”

Tim Hodgson, the minister of energy and natural resources, on the Churchill Falls mega-deal and what’s next

“We want to help you achieve energy dominance”

Hodgson in Houston, Carney in Toronto: Tuesday night’s surprise has been a long time coming

Montreal 1976: State capacity's original sin

The Olympics were supposed to demonstrate the power of idealism. Then everything fell apart

What's the word for the smallest possible amount of peacekeeping? A "Canadian"

Lloyd Axworthy is sad to see Canada do less peacekeeping. It's a bit late

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Announcing The Paul Wells Road Show: Calgary!

On Sept. 28, with the premier and the mayor taking turns on stage, what ever will we find to discuss?

The baby-bear fallacy

Sometimes "just right" is a trap

The summer reading club 2026

A bookstore owner, a Delacourt, your host the music geek, and Shannon Proudfoot on this summer's books and some memorable books from all the summers gone by

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When we cease to understand the world

On the need for humility in world affairs

Where the money is

At the Saudi Royal Palace, Mark Carney makes his pitch

Weighing Ankara

The big question at the NATO summit: What's an alliance for?