CHARBONNEAU – Populism has lost its meaning
USE OF THE WORD populism has become more popular says Sylvia Stead, public editor of the Globe and Mail: “There has certainly been a surge in references to ‘populist’ [Continue]
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CHARBONNEAU – Continental divide with U.S. widens
WE USED to think we were becoming more like our American cousins. In 2002 58 per cent of Canadians thought we were; now it’s only 27 per cent. There’s more to the shift [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – Guys, don’t despair when she earns more than you
THE MALE EGO is attached to being the chief breadwinner. It’s a fictitious remnant of the cave man’s role as hunter and provider. The stereotype was perpetuated when men [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – The definition of nation needs updating
I DIDN’T much thought about whether Canada was a nation or not until I read Andrew Coyne’s article in Canada’s History magazine (June/July 2017). He argues that we [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – The psychology of B.C. voters
AT FIRST GLANCE, it looked like the split between Interior and Lower Mainland voters was along the usual lines of social values. Cities tend to support liberal social values [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – TPP rises from the ashes
RUMOURS OF the death of the TPP are greatly exaggerated. After President Trump announced U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I congratulated him: “Thank [Continue]
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