Opinions

The damage Canada’s spies can do

CSIS has been abusing the extraordinary powers it has been given, smearing innocent Canadians. It is time to hold it to account. by Andrew Mitrovica This is the tale of two men who risked their lives...

Individual Voices Matter, Collective Voice Louder: Rethinking and Reflecting the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act

The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada, a dark chapter in the nation’s history characterized by discrimination, humiliation, and marginalization...

Canadian democracy is on edge — and China isn’t to blame

Chinese interference fears have gripped Ottawa. But appearing before House committees recently, I realised Canada should be scared most of its own MPs. by Andrew Mitrovica Canada has lost its mind. To...

Slimy assault on David Johnston’s reputation is unforgivable

Canadians expect sensationalist politics from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, but hold higher expectations for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his party. by Michael Harris HALIFAX—The ghastly...

The Real Lessons from the Phoney Chinese Election Interference Scandal

Hyper-partisan politics and shoddy reporting created a dangerous frenzy. by Michael Harris So David Johnston is a hack cashing in on a jammy per diem, the prime minister is a rank manipulator, and the...

Johnston Finds Foreign Interference Allegations Based On Incomplete And Uncertain Intelligence

Special rapporteur David Johnston said he reviewed the intelligence behind this allegation and came to conclude there was no truth to it by Ryan Tumilty Johnston, who was appointed to the role by...

A foreign influence transparency registry could cause more harm than good

Canada should instead be looking at the problems the registry is trying to address and asking if the proposed solution is the correct one. by Yuen Pau Woo Public Safety Minster Marco Mendicino has...

China Panic: A wake-up call for Canadians

Politicians would be wise to read David Brophy’s new book. by John Price When announcing public consultations with the intention to set up a foreign influence registry in March, Canadian Prime...

Australian expat accused of spying for China is no ‘James Bond’, was ‘working innocently’: lawyer

Alexander Csergo, accused of ‘reckless foreign interference’, is being held in a top-security jail cell in Australia. His case is a ‘show trial’, his lawyer says, which reflects ‘an absolute hypocrisy...