By Linda McQuaig

One of the few iconic tales of Canadian politics revolves around how Paul Martin, as Liberal finance minister in the 1990s, wrestled the deficit to the ground with his bare hands. Continue Reading

No cost has been spared in mounting a giant spectacle of spandex-clad athletes performing dazzling feats in massive public venues.  Certainly, nobody seems to be letting the $6 billion price tag for Vancouver’s Olympic extravaganza get in the way. Continue Reading

By Linda McQuaig

At the root of the public fascination with the fate of Michael Bryant is a question that lies at the heart of democracy: Do the rich and powerful get special treatment? Continue Reading

By Linda McQuaig

Stephen Harper has created a hornet’s nest for himself with his decision to prorogue Parliament, arousing the wrath of even the social-networking crowd.  The Prime Minister isn’t stupid. He likely realized his action would get him in trouble, but that it would be less trouble than he’d be in if Parliament kept sitting.  Continue Reading