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February 27, 2026

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon takes questions from journalists as he makes his way to a meeting of the Liberal caucus on Parliament Hill on Wednesday.

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon takes questions from journalists as he makes his way to a meeting of the Liberal caucus on Parliament Hill on Wednesday.

opinion

AI needs more transparency and clearer standards – not more reporting to law enforcement

Michael Geist

4 min read

February 27, 2026

President Donald Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times/AP)

President Donald Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times/AP)

opinion

Donald Trump may yet survive – but he is currently losing

Andrew Coyne

4 min read

February 27, 2026

FILE PHOTO: A woman visits a growing makeshift memorial on the steps of the town hall, four days after one of the worst mass shootings in recent Canadian history, in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A woman visits a growing makeshift memorial on the steps of the town hall, four days after one of the worst mass shootings in recent Canadian history, in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo

opinion

Don’t leave AI safety to the tech bros

The Editorial Board

3 min read

February 27, 2026

Sander Eitrem of Norway and Ted-Jan Bloemen of Canada embrace after the men's speed-skating 5,000-metre event on day two of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb. 8.

Sander Eitrem of Norway and Ted-Jan Bloemen of Canada embrace after the men's speed-skating 5,000-metre event on day two of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb. 8.

opinion

What Canada can learn from Norway’s winning Olympic strategy

Jason Dyck

4 min read

February 27, 2026

In his writing on subjects ranging from identity politics to antisemitism, Mordecai Richler used humour in part as a diagnostic tool.

In his writing on subjects ranging from identity politics to antisemitism, Mordecai Richler used humour in part as a diagnostic tool.

opinion

It’s hard to hate when you’re laughing

Ray Robertson

7 min read

February 27, 2026

A person holds a flag of the French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) party during a political rally by the alliance of left-wing parties in Montreuil, near Paris, in June, 2024.

A person holds a flag of the French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) party during a political rally by the alliance of left-wing parties in Montreuil, near Paris, in June, 2024.

opinion

The beating death of a far-right activist has made France Unbowed the new pariah of French politics

Konrad Yakabuski

4 min read

February 27, 2026

Nan Goldin, photographer, talks to the press at the exhibition "Nan Goldin. This Will Not End Well" at the Neue Nationalgalerie with the press. The retrospective at the Neue Nationalgalerie is the first comprehensive insight into Nan Goldin's work from 1980 to the present day.

Nan Goldin, photographer, talks to the press at the exhibition "Nan Goldin. This Will Not End Well" at the Neue Nationalgalerie with the press. The retrospective at the Neue Nationalgalerie is the first comprehensive insight into Nan Goldin's work from 1980 to the present day.

opinion

The AGO didn’t just embroil itself in controversy over Nan Goldin’s work – it missed out on a magnificent piece of art

Marsha Lederman

4 min read

February 27, 2026

With homelessness rising, condo values rapidly declining and many Canadians’ financial health tied tightly to the housing market, the shortcomings of our system are impossible to ignore, writes Jessica Barrett.

With homelessness rising, condo values rapidly declining and many Canadians’ financial health tied tightly to the housing market, the shortcomings of our system are impossible to ignore, writes Jessica Barrett.

opinion

Canada’s housing market has frayed our social fabric. How did this happen?

Jessica Barrett

7 min read

February 27, 2026

A condominium under construction in downtown Toronto in January, 2025.

A condominium under construction in downtown Toronto in January, 2025.

opinion

The myth of homeownership as an investment is wreaking untold damage

J. Ari Pandes

4 min read

February 27, 2026

A Mexican soldier stands guard outside a stadium in the city of Santiago de Queretaro during a soccer match between Mexico and Iceland on Wednesday.

A Mexican soldier stands guard outside a stadium in the city of Santiago de Queretaro during a soccer match between Mexico and Iceland on Wednesday.

opinion

The burgeoning World Cup debacle

Gary Mason

4 min read

February 27, 2026

Canada's Sam Bennett (9), Brad Marchand (63) and Tom Wilson (43) celebrate after a goal by teammate Shea Theodore during the third period of a men's ice hockey semifinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Canada's Sam Bennett (9), Brad Marchand (63) and Tom Wilson (43) celebrate after a goal by teammate Shea Theodore during the third period of a men's ice hockey semifinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

‘The decline in the cohort of Quebec hockey stars is baffling.’ Letters to the editor for Feb. 27

5 min read

February 26, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have recently seized on the issue of immigration, writes Andrew Coyne.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have recently seized on the issue of immigration, writes Andrew Coyne.

opinion

Smith and Poilievre find someone to blame for their problems: immigrants

Andrew Coyne

7 min read

February 26, 2026

Parti Quebecois candidate Marie-Karlynn Laflamme, left, and Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon celebrate her victory in the byelection in the riding of Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Que., Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Parti Quebecois candidate Marie-Karlynn Laflamme, left, and Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon celebrate her victory in the byelection in the riding of Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Que., Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

opinion

As an election approaches, the PQ begins to soft pedal its referendum plans

Konrad Yakabuski

4 min read

February 26, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon attend ceremonies for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2025.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon attend ceremonies for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2025.

opinion

The real (and rising) cost of Indigenous reconciliation

The Editorial Board

3 min read

February 26, 2026

Exteriors of the Royal Bank of Canada’s head office (C) at Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto’s Financial District on Oct 1, 2025. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

Exteriors of the Royal Bank of Canada’s head office (C) at Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto’s Financial District on Oct 1, 2025. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

opinion

Trump might order banks to verify clients’ citizenship. What’s so wrong about that?

Gus Carlson

4 min read

February 26, 2026

NDP leadership candidates (left to right) Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail pose for a photo following the NDP French language leadership debate in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

NDP leadership candidates (left to right) Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail pose for a photo following the NDP French language leadership debate in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

opinion

The NDP hopes its revival will come through public grocery stores and zero votes in Quebec

Robyn Urback

4 min read

February 26, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands before posing for a photo during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands before posing for a photo during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken

opinion

Why Carney must go to India (and other countries that are not the U.S.)

Daryl Ching

3 min read

February 26, 2026

A Toronto resident digs out after a major snowstorm on Jan. 26.

A Toronto resident digs out after a major snowstorm on Jan. 26.

opinion

We need to improve virtual health care for the disabled – especially in winter

Jessica Slice

5 min read

February 26, 2026

An inmate takes a book from the library of Avlona's prison school, north of Athens, in 2021. Prison librarians provide inmates with crucial structured support around literacy, writes Tanya Talaga.

An inmate takes a book from the library of Avlona's prison school, north of Athens, in 2021. Prison librarians provide inmates with crucial structured support around literacy, writes Tanya Talaga.

opinion

By threatening to get rid of prison librarians, Canada is not going by the book

Tanya Talaga

4 min read

February 26, 2026

Demonstrators hold signs demanding the release of the Epstein files during a protest in downtown Las Vegas on Oct. 18, 2025.

Demonstrators hold signs demanding the release of the Epstein files during a protest in downtown Las Vegas on Oct. 18, 2025.

opinion

The Epstein files represent a larger, scarier truth

Adnan R. Khan

4 min read

February 26, 2026

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

opinion

A Tucker Carlson interview displays the mirrored myths of nonexistence that poison the Middle East

Doug Saunders

4 min read

February 26, 2026

In 2023, in Quebec alone, each month 30,000 patients did not go to their medical appointments.

In 2023, in Quebec alone, each month 30,000 patients did not go to their medical appointments.

opinion

Patients not showing up for medical appointments is putting a strain on our health care system

Shannon Moneo

5 min read

February 26, 2026

Members of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team that won the gold medal attend U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Members of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team that won the gold medal attend U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

‘I wonder if the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team is familiar with the term useful idiots.’ Letters to the editor for Feb. 26

5 min read

February 25, 2026

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times/AP)

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times/AP)

opinion

At State of the Union, Trump touts economy with childish naiveté and Third World demagoguery

Chris Gay

4 min read

February 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address on Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address on Tuesday.

opinion

Americans want a new course. Donald Trump vows to stay the old one

Lawrence Martin

4 min read

February 25, 2026

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

opinion

Trump’s tariff defence at the State of the Union shows a weak hand and an era ending

Wolfgang Alschner

4 min read

February 25, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

opinion

Canada’s relationship with India is set to evolve

Brahma Chellaney

4 min read

February 25, 2026

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.

The silent tax hike that lurks in B.C.

The Editorial Board

3 min read

February 25, 2026

A man takes a picture of a row of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets during the Singapore Air Show on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Anton L. Delgado)

A man takes a picture of a row of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets during the Singapore Air Show on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Anton L. Delgado)

opinion

Let’s just buy the F-35s and not cut off our nose to spite our face

Christopher Worswick

4 min read

February 25, 2026

Gen Z has been lured into consuming porn content without their understanding or consent, writes Debra Soh.

Gen Z has been lured into consuming porn content without their understanding or consent, writes Debra Soh.

opinion

Porn is making Gen Z anxious, lonely and insecure

Debra Soh

4 min read

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