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August 7, 2015
How strategic voting might play out in October

Jeffrey Simpson has his finger on the pulse of Canada―and the world. The Globe and Mail’s national affairs columnist since 1984, Simpson has analysed many of the major political, social and …
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August 6, 2015
The election’s on. The first debate is tonight. Here’s how we got here.

As Senior Columnist for Maclean’s magazine, Paul Wells is one of Canada’s foremost political commentators. Fresh, funny and authoritative, Wells speaks in both official languages on all of the matters …
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July 24, 2015
CBC’s Robert Fisher Retires After 49 Years in Broadcasting

Award-winning journalist Robert Fisher began his career in broadcasting more than 49 years ago. His insightful perspectives are based on his in-depth knowledge of provincial, national, and international politics. Fisher, …
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February 25, 2015
Maclean’s Newsmaker of The Day: Ezra Levant’s New Project

As Canada’s best-known Conservative pundit, Ezra Levant provokes discussion and debate wherever he appears. Whether it’s taking a hard look at human rights, political correctness, the ethics of oil, or …
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July 23, 2014
Seamus O’Regan’s New Chapter

Seamus O’Regan is one of the few journalists to have interviewed four former Prime Ministers—Brian Mulroney, Kim Campbell, John Turner and Joe Clark—together. A former correspondent with CTV National News, …
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April 24, 2014
Canada’s Middle Class: We’re Number Four

Insightful, provocative commentary on political and economic issues is what Andrew Coyne delivers to Canadians across the country. With topical and timely presentations, the former national editor of Maclean’s magazine …
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October 21, 2013
Inside Our Boardroom: Katty Kay, BBC World News America Anchor

Katty Kay is the lead anchor for BBC’s World News America where she covers the full gamut of American and global affairs―reporting on US elections, the White House, Congress, Wall …
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