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The article focuses on the political realignment resulting from the 2011 federal elections in Canada. It states the Conservative party now has its first majority in a generation and suggests that Conservatives are in a position to replace the Liberal Party as the dominant party of Canada. It suggests the Liberals lost voters due to their attempt to woo left-wing voters from the New Democratic Party (NDP), which alienated its base. It talks about the rise of the NDP and its victory in Quebec.

The article discusses traffic congestion in Canada. Statistics are presented indicating that rush-hour speeds have declined, the average Canadian is spending more hours sitting in traffic, and Canadian cities are among the worst in Europe or North America in terms of commuting times. A proposal to reduce this congestion through the use of toll fast lanes is presented.

The article focuses on Canadian politics and government. Particular attention is given to the status of the Canadian Liberal Party. The author compares the party in 1960 to the party in 2010 in regard to how quickly they could regain power. Information about clues explaining why the Liberal Party is reportedly failing is also presented.

In this article the author discusses a meeting of finance ministers and the administrators of central banks representing the Group of Seven industrialized nations that took place in October 2008. According to the author it was at this meeting that an economic plan was formulated that saved the global economy which was, at the time, on the verge of collapse as a result of the global financial crisis of 2008-09.

In this article the author investigates a number of major Canadian cities and ranks them in terms city services, effectiveness of the municipal government and efficient use of taxpayer's money. Of the 29 cities evaluated Burnaby, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, was ranked first, while Charlottetown, on Prince Edward Island, was the lowest rated.

In this article the author comments on the testimony given by former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney at an inquiry examining the possible illegal activities of Karlheinz Schreiber, an arms dealer. The author states that Mulroney's performance on the witness stand have shown him to be lacking in credibility and that he is now widely suspected of political corruption.

In this article the author discusses aspects of the 2009 global recession and Canadian government plans to resolve economic difficulties. He is opposed to the deficit spending plan that has been proposed as a means to economic stimulation. The political aspects of the government bailout package are examined.

The article discusses the accomplishments of various notable people during the year of 2008. The Newsmaker of the Year, U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama, is described, noting his rise to prominence and life history. Other individuals are also described, including French first lady Carla Bruni, popular musician Ricky Martin, and Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Patrick Kane.

The article discusses the results of the October 2008 federal elections in Canada, examining the impact of the campaign on events occurring once Prime Minister Stephen Harper had won the election. Topics include the huge stock market drops that occurred during the week of the debate between the candidates and Harper's lack of a platform.

In this article the author comments on aspects of the 2008 general election campaign in Canada. A number of issues are discussed but he focuses on the notion that voters are most concerned with the Canadian economy. The author suggests that this attitude may have been shaped by the financial crisis in the United States taking place in October 2008.

In this article the author discusses the question of abortion in Canada. The article is written in light of the 2008 award of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Dr Henry Morgentaler, an abortion advocate. The author suggest that the honoring of Morgentaler will legitimize abortion in Canada and will end efforts to impose legal limits on the practice.

The article looks at the 2011 Occupy protests in Canadian cities, based on the U.S. movement Occupy Wall Street. The author posits that Canadians do not have the reasons to be upset that those in the U.S. do. He acknowledges that the incomes of the super-rich in Canada have grown significantly, but he challenges protesters to explain why wealth legally acquired is so wrong. He believes more attention should be focused on the people in the bottom 10 percent than those in the top 1 percent.

The article looks at the legacy of the late Steve Jobs, innovator and co-founder of the computer company Apple Inc., with a focus on how he revolutionized the computer industry. The author compares the cumbrousness of old computers to the simplicity of computers like iPhones and iPods in 2011. He notes that Jobs made computers fashionable to use. He discusses Jobs' intuitive understanding of cultural trends, his flair for salesmanship, and the widespread mourning for Jobs' death.

The article presents two counterpoints regarding the war on terror 10 years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Andrew Coyne feels governments have largely done well in preventing terror, and supports the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Paul Wells believes that 9/11 skewed people's perspectives about global threats. He compares the tolls of Islamic extremist terrorism and the actions of dictators Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin in the 1940s.

The article discusses the system of supply management, a system meant to stabilize prices by setting government quotas on food items including dairy products, eggs, and poultry. The author notes that the system drives product prices up. He compares prices in Canada to prices in America, which does not use a supply management system. He notes that the system is good for longtime farmers but presents a challenge for new farmers, cost-wise.

In this article the author looks at coalition governments and offers an opinion as to why Canada does not have one. Topics discussed include predictions about the governing styles of Canadian Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as well as how they could be successful in creating a non-coalition government.

The article looks at the need for a new political party to revitalize the ailing state of Canadian politics. Topics discussed include decreases in Canadian voter turnout, the weakness of accountability systems, and the decline of Parliament as a forum for debate. The author feels that the problem of Canadian politics is partly cultural, in that political parties are taking cues from each other in terms of unacceptable behavior.

The article presents the author's opinion on how the world leaders' agreement on an economic plan wouldn't have happened in 1980. He discusses the language of the Group of 20 (G20) document on member states' existing stimulus plans, global warming, and maternal and child health initiative. The author discusses whether or not the alignment of the G20 consensus with the policies of Canada's prime minister Stephen Harper's government is a result of Harper's leadership.

The article presents the author's opinion on the 2010 Group of 20 (G20) meeting of finance ministers, which was held in Ontario. He compares how the 2009 G20 meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in which there was little disagreement, differs from the 2010 summit. He discusses the issues he believes will be agreed upon including higher capital requirements, a bigger central bank role, and ending the "moral hazard" of bailing out large banks.

The article presents the author's opinions on the continued existence of Canada's political party Bloc Québécois. He believes that it is a common fallacy for people to consider the party’s existence to be fate ever since it originated during the last week of the Meech Lake accord. He considers that the Bloc has made no more contribution to Québec's separatism since it was created in 1980. He suggests that people can stop trying to solve the Quebec question of autonomy.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium sponsored by the periodical "Maclean's" on the Western provinces of Canada is presented. Topics include the political power of the Western provinces of Canada, the gross domestic product of the Western provinces of Canada as compared to that of Ontario, and the conservative and liberal political parties in Canada.

The article discusses the country of Canada's monarchical rule. The debate of whether or not the country needs a monarchy is explored. How the monarchy is at the root of all executive power in Canada is examined. The delegated status of the monarchy in Canada as demonstrated by the response to Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's tour is considered. The author believes that in most countries loyalty to the existing constitutional order is citizens' duty, but in Canada it is a rebellion.

The article presents that transcript of a conversation in which two columnists for this magazine debate the pros and cons of the war in Afghanistan. A number of topics are addressed including the participation of Canadian armed forces in the conflict, the resilience of the Taliban guerrilla fighters and the degree of corruption in the Afghan government.

In this article two authors with the magazine discuss issues arising from Canadian political life. The central focus of the article is the contention that democracy in Canada has been damaged and is in need of repair. Among other issues they address questions dealing with elections in Canada, the Canadian parliament and the erratic nature of the Canadian coalition government.

The author discusses the decision by U.S. attorney general Eric Holder to investigate allegations that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) abused detainees under the presidential administration of George W. Bush. This decision has been unpopular among both liberals and conservatives in the U.S. The question of whether torture can be justified under the law has created a significant debate in the U.S.

In this article the author comments on the Canadian electoral referendum scheduled for May 2009. The central focus of the article is the author's hope that the province of British Columbia will vote in favor of a significant change in Canadian voting procedures. It is explained that the new measure will create a more representative Canadian legislature.

In this article the author discusses Michael Ignatieff, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and examines the 2009 party convention at which Ignatieff was installed in that post. The author accuses Ignatieff of taking contradictory positions on a number of issues including the Iraq War, a tax on carbon emissions and nation building. Also addressed is the fact that Ignatieff has spent long periods living in foreign countries.

In this article the author examines the strength of Canadian banks and the banking system in light of the global financial crisis and recession. He notes that Canadian banks are widely thought to be sound while many such organizations in other countries, including the United States, are not. The author suggests that Canadian banks have learned lesson from previous financial difficulties.

The article discusses Canadian politics as of December 2008, examining the conflict between the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative party versus the coalition that developed amongst the Opposition. Failed coup attempts can have profound and long-term consequences, the author states.

In this article the author discusses the direction Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is leading the country. Particular attention is focuses on Harper's personality. The author states that there is little evidence that the Canadian governmental system will change. The author also discusses Harper's work while in office.

In this article the author discusses the political corruption investigation in which former Canadian leader Brian Mulroney is said to have taken money from Karlheinz Schreiber, a German businessman, in return for government contracts. The author faults the Canadian press for its lack of interest in the corruption proceedings.

An interview is presented with Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada and head of the Swiss-based Financial Stability Board organization. Topics discussed include the 2011 eurozone economic crisis, the use of the money in the European Financial Stability Facility special purpose fund, and his views on ending the euro single currency versus expelling Greece from the eurozone. Inflation levels in Canada are also mentioned.

In this article the author discusses Progressive Conservative party losses in Manitoba and Ontario in the 2011 Canadian provincial elections. He notes that the candidates Tim Hudak and Hugh McFadyen, though relatively inexperienced, did not have strong opponents, making their losses surprising. He complains that the Conservatives in Canada have lost confidence in themselves, which lost them voters. He believes that unless they take stronger positions on issues, they will not win.

In this article the author discusses the potential merging of the Liberal Party (LP) and the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada. He disagrees that the two parties make up a unified opposition to the Conservative Party, saying that the parties differ in kind as well as degree. He feels that a merger would help, not hinder, the Conservative Party. He notes that the collapse of the British Liberal Party in the 1920s led to an increase in the Conservative Party as well as the Labour Party.

The article discusses the author's view that the root cause of 2011 riots in London, England and Vancouver, Canada is largely a lack of conscience. He notes it is wrong to think either that anyone could end up rioting or that there exists a fixed number of criminals. He puts people on a continuum where one end is people who would never riot and the other is hardened criminals, and in between are people with weak consciences who would commit crimes under certain circumstances.

The author offers opinions on the visit of Prince William of Great Britain and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to Canada. The public enthusiasm for the visit and popularity of the couple are said to reflect a more mature attitude among Canadians towards the monarchy and Great Britain, in which the royal family is seen as an embodiment of an important element of Canada's history and national identity.

This article presents the author's views on economic conditions and finance in Canada in 2011. The author discusses government restraint in budget and spending cuts related to public employees and social programs. Information is also provided on austerity, government subsidies, and economic forecasting.

This article reports on Conservatives in Canada's government and their Parliamentary majority in 2011. The article discusses political change in Canada related to Tory politicians and the federal budget. Information is also provided on issues including gun control, free trade, fiscal federalism, and retirement.

The author talks about the 2011 Canadian elections and his perspectives of each political party. He states that while the Green Party and the New Democratic Party have appealing proposals concerning democratic reforms, he feels neither party is ready for government. He talks about the erosion of democracy under the Conservative party and problems with the Liberal party political platform concerning the economy. He suggests that returning the Conservatives to power with a majority is a mistake.

In this article the author discusses truth in politics. He argues that a culture of lying has overtaken Canadian politics with every party involved in varying degrees. He further argues that politics has never been a place of total honesty and that at best politicians tell individuals what they want to hear. He presents several examples of Canadian politicians who have been untruthful and how telling the truth would restore public faith in the political process.

The author presents his opinions on a Canadian political controversy over whether the Conservative party violated campaign fund regulations in 2006 or not. He notes that the Elections Canada agency had dropped some of its accusations, and argues that the case is very much a matter of interpretation, not a clear-cut violation of any law.

The author offers opinions on politics and government in Canada, focusing on economic policy. The political opposition by government employee unions to the privatization of public services is cited as an example of how economic policies which are said to be approved of by most economists and economic theory are almost impossible to implement due to political constraints.

In this article the author discusses why Canada is in danger of missing an opportunity in becoming a global economic power. He notes that Canada's economy has remained relatively unharmed by the global recession and has one of the soundest public financial and banking systems in the world. Topics include the economic aspects of a proposed merger between Canada's major stock and derivatives exchange, the TMX Group, and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group.

The author offers opinions on politics and government in Canada. An internal contradiction in policies of the Liberal Party is criticized. The author argues that the party is now opposing policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper which in the past it had supported in an attempt to make their differences with Harper's Conservative Party seem larger than they are in reality.

In this article the author comments on the five years in office of Stephen Harper, the Conservative Party prime minister of Canada. He is critical of Harper and his leadership. A number of topics are addressed including criticism of Harper directed at him by the Liberal Party of Canada, Canadian involvement in the Afghan War, and Harper's economic policies.

The article presents a round table discussion between panelists Paul Wells and Andrew Coyne on relations between Canada and the United States. Wells comments on how relations between the U.S. and Canada have cooled from 2001 to 2011. Coyne suggests that U.S./Canadian trade and relations are above historic levels and lists several incidents in the 20th century where relations have been strained.

The author suggests that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper should appoint Liberal politician Bob Rae as Canada's foreign minister. He states Rae's views often are more conservative than the government's and mentions that Rae shamed the Canadian government into staying in Afghanistan in a training capacity, along with his proposal to gradually open the Canadian airline market to Emirates Airlines. It suggests Rae has expertise and gravitas in foreign policy and would be a credible choice.

The author offers opinions on politics and government in British Columbia. Legislators of governing Liberal Party and opposition New Democratic Party are mocked for removing their party leaders Gordon Campbell and Carole James, yet it is also acknowledged that the rules of the political parties in the province give leaders too much influence over the selection of legislative candidates, making poor relations between the two inevitable.

The author discusses polygamy and a British Columbia Supreme Court reference on the issue. Though the author believes polygamy is wrong, he says he agreed with the opposing opinion of the amicus curiae in the court reference. The author discusses his opposition to polygamy and its underlying problems, while explaining the impropriety of a ban on polygamy.