Archive - Four Corners

What the 'year of democracy' means for Canadian politics

How the world reacts to right-wing populism, economic recovery, and immigration will instruct, not define, Canada's politics

Jan 19, 2024 •

November 2023

Avoiding a Statement of Contradiction

Effective communication requires clarity of purpose. For the Fall Economic Statement to land well with voters the government must pick a lane - and…

Nov 20, 2023 •

October 2023

Trudeau's Turning Point?

Some recent government wins - on housing, inflation, and the Middle East - has helped stop the political bleeding. Can it now shrug off the poor polls…

Oct 29, 2023 •

September 2023

Trudeau's Path Back to Glory

At the halfway point of the mandate, there is still time to right the ship, but a renewed sense of urgency is required.

Sep 17, 2023 •

June 2023

Does the Liberal government need a reset?

While not quite an annus horribilis, it is safe to say 2023 has not gone according to plan for the prime minister and his government

Jun 5, 2023 •

May 2023

A Liberal State of Mind

Post Convention, where do things stand for Liberals and the Liberal Party? Against all odds, ‘cautiously optimistic.’ But for lasting success, going…

May 9, 2023 •

April 2023

Forget Two Per Cent—Think 40 Per Cent Instead

Canada has long struggled to meet NATO's two per cent commitment. To do so, Canada should turn its gaze northwards to the Arctic.

Apr 14, 2023 •

March 2023

A tightrope walk in a blizzard

The government enters Budget week with the winds of a successful Presidential visit at their backs. Maintaining that momentum will require them to…

Mar 27, 2023 •

February 2023

Want to fix defence procurement? Start here.

The political argument has never been stronger

Feb 16, 2023 •

How Trudeau can get his mojo back

Let's get ready to rumble

Feb 10, 2023 •

January 2023

Time for Trudeau to tighten the reins

Can’t Start a Fire Without a Spark

Jan 30, 2023 •

November 2022

Cover Letter to the World

The smartest time to apply for a new job is when you already have one, not after you’ve lost it. Chrystia Freeland seems to be taking that advice to…

Nov 28, 2022 •

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