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I write about political culture, public opinion, public policy, and political institutions in Canada. Most of my commentary centres on […]

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What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
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December 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Real conservatives respect and defend courts
Danielle Smith does not, and that's democratically dangerous.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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There's No "I" in Team
On December 5, join Rachel Notley, Alex Marland, and me for a timely discussion of party (dis)loyalty in Canada.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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What happens when you call your MLA?
An errant voicemail gives us insight into how the UCP is handling the backlash against its use of the notwithstanding clause. They're not doing well.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Why use the notwithstanding clause?
On laziness, impatience, and vengeance.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Defying the Lougheed Doctrine
The UCP's repeated use of the notwithstanding is fundamentally unconservative (and un-Albertan).
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November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Can they? Must they? Should they?
Three questions to answer about the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause
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October 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
The UCP's Bill 2 skirts the legislature and the courts, leaving it up to the public to push back swiftly
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October 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Pluralism, Populism and the University
My remarks as part of the UAlberta President's Speaker Series
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October 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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TACO, meet DACO
Why populists like Donald Trump and Danielle Smith keep 'Chickening Out'
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October 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Alberta’s ‘Citizenship Marker’ Plan
Another policy solution in search of a problem
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September 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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A New Way to Relate
Join us in Edmonton, October 4 and 5.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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How's Alberta doing, really?
Join us for a discussion in your community this summer.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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What not to do
3 things to avoid in the event of a separation referendum in Alberta
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June 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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5 Lessons from 1995
What the Quebec referendum tells us about Alberta secession
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June 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Charting Alberta’s Future
A Constructive Look at Premier Smith’s “Alberta Accord”
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May 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Carney's Federalism Dilemma
The prime minister must choose avoidance or engagement
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May 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Danielle Smith's Electoral Reforms Are Straight from the Trump Playbook
And it's no accident they were released today.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Stuck at the Crossroads
Two Paths Ahead for the Conservative Movement (and Confederation)
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May 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Losing Matters
Like all of the elections before it, Monday will test our collective resolve.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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What's "woke"?
Poilievre's vague promise leaves us guessing about his agenda.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Poilievre & the Notwithstanding Clause
The Conservatives have invited us to debate our rights. Will we take it seriously?
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April 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Western Defeatism
A Real Threat to Conservative Fortunes and National Unity
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April 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM