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Maclean’s senior writer Paul Wells writes about politics across Canada and abroad. Except sometimes he ignores politics and writes about music or something else.
Under the right leadership, the party might have accomplished so much more in the last election. It has a chance to right itself, if it’s not already too late.
Paul Wells: Trouble is brewing after Monday’s results. But if this caucus could muster no empathy for Jane Philpott, who expects it to try harder with Alberta?
Paul Wells: The maddening choice comes down to this: a government that is fiscally responsible or one that takes climate action seriously. You can’t have both.
Paul Wells: Scheer had the hardest night, Singh was a revelation, and Trudeau was let off easy. But none of them could match the eloquent Blanchet, who will bear watching.
Paul Wells: Elections sometimes give us a chance to improve government. But it requires someone to step up with a compelling project or reason to be optimistic.
Paul Wells: The Liberal campaign is built around a sophisticated oppo research organization that says their opponents are bad people. Where does it stand now?
This election demands a candidate who can rise up to these challenging times of trade wars, global instability and public-health crisis. The odds aren’t looking good.
Paul Wells: Every three years at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, young musicians battle to be named the top string quartet—and maybe win a career on a platter
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