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The same old stories: How the narratives around Canada’s political parties become pathology

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Parties and their leaders are encumbered and shaped by their histories and internal and external expectations. Even if there have been some unexpected twists at times, each occupies a distinct space in the Canadian political system. And each is prone to following its past patterns and pathologies.

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Why does the Harper government do what it does? Beats us

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Sep. 07, 2010
… no one seems to have a clear explanation that makes sense of the Harper government. The one agreed attribute is that this is a stubborn government that refuses to admit mistakes or back down. Of course, no government likes to do so. But most choose their battles carefully – especially in a minority situation – and appear to follow some sort of coherent strategy, even if it’s the traditional brokerage attempt to be all things to all people. Not this government.

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