Robert Stanfield

Whatever the impact of the attack ads run against him, one historical note on the challenge facing Thomas Mulcair. He will be attempting in 2015 to do something that most leaders of the opposition fail to do: lead their parties to a general election victory on their first try.

Bruce Anderson sees little political advantage to be found for Michael Ignatieff in the economy.

This is referenced briefly in the print edition, but here’s a more expansive take.