Stephen Harper

My Country is now an Autocracy

Kevin Grandia | Posted 01.04.2009 | World


Kevin Grandia

I thought this type of thing only happened in rogue African nations. The Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, was just given the go-ahead to shu...

Canada's PM Says Bid To Topple Him Is Undemocratic

AP | ROB GILLIES | Posted 01.03.2009 | World


TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday condemned an opposition plan to gain power by ousting his government in a confiden...

A Coup in Canada?

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

It's an exciting time the United States, but there are even bigger things happening to the north. No, it's not picking a national security team. Canada is on the verge of a coup.

Canada Takes Over Where Obama Refused to Go

Kevin Grandia | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics


Kevin Grandia

Canada's right-wing government is relying on the heated rhetoric and divisive-style of politics that Obama refused to engage in south of the border in the recent US election.

Canada's Opposition Parties May Topple Conservative Government

AP | ROB GILLIES | Posted 12.30.2008 | World


TORONTO — Opposition parties said Friday they may seek to topple Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government and form a ruling coalition, chargin...

Quebec Says Non to Arts Funding Cuts, Stephen Harper

Kriston Capps | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


Kriston Capps

Canadian politician Stephen Harper, who hoped to realize his dream of a legislative majority by roughly doubling his party's standings in Quebec, won the election but lost the majority.

What the Canadian Election Might Say About November 4th

Adam Rose | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Adam Rose

Don't be surprised if election day brings a surprise or two. If Canada -- that liberal bastion -- can vote for a conservative government, so too can America.

Taking a Cue from the Canadian Election's Focus on Climate Change

Jeremy Jacquot | Posted 10.22.2008 | Green


Jeremy Jacquot

Imagine for a minute an election in which green issues like carbon taxes and renewable energy take center stage -- an election in which 60 percent of ...

Canadian Election Gets Down and Redolent of Loam

David Weinberger | Posted 10.09.2008 | Media


David Weinberger

The tag line at the Canadian Conservative Party's website, attacking Liberal party candidate Stephane Dion seems oddly 19th century.

Poll: Canadians Prefer Obama To Their Own Leaders

CTV | Posted 07.09.2008 | Politics


A new poll suggests Canadians would prefer to vote for Barack Obama rather cast a ballot for their own political leaders, while 45 per cent of America...

Canada May End Afghan Mission, Bush Told

AP | ROB GILLIES | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


TORONTO — Prime Minister Stephen Harper told President Bush on Wednesday that Canada will end its military mission in Afghanistan if another NAT...