While National Newswatch does not keep an archive of external articles for longer than 6 months, we do keep all articles written by contributors who post directly to our site. Here you will find all of the contributed and linked external articles from Josie Sabatino.
Losing an election is a uniquely difficult experience. Campaign volunteers, professionals, and candidates put their lives on hold with the expectation that the long days, lack of sleep, and message discipline will translate into victory at the ballot box. Elections breed an all-or-nothing mentality where the ultimate prize is a chance to shape the history books.
Advancing major projects may be a consequence of Canada-U.S. tensions, but it’s unclear how the prime minister can reconcile this approach with caucus members who favour more decisive climate action.
Back in 2022, then-finance minister Chrystia Freeland addressed an auto industry conference in Windsor, Ont., where she spoke about the economic challenges Canada faced as it emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. Freeland cautioned that “our economy will slow. There will be people whose mortgage rates will rise. …That will be the case in the U.S., and that will be the...
It’s the dog days of summer and most Canadians are soaking up the final moments of the break before back-to-school shopping ramps up, out-of-office replies disappear, and the fall busy season officially kicks into high gear. Political news has largely taken a back seat, including the byelection of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. For those not following closely, Poilievre is poised...
One of the standout features of the 2025 federal election has been the ability of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to draw thousands of people out to listen to his stump speeches—even in ridings where the party currently holds no seats and has been shut out for years. From airport hangars to warehouses and convention centres, Poilievre has seen no shortage...
The war of words between political leaders over the future of Canada-U.S. relations continues to escalate. In a speech worthy of any Liberal campaign stop, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered what he must have thought was a vote-moving, progressive speech for the ages. At an Equal Voice gala event in Ottawa designed to inspire female leadership and participation in the...
The dust is finally beginning to settle in the aftermath of the United States presidential election. For decision-makers around the globe, the “break glass in case of emergency” contingency plans are already being deployed as leaders grapple with the existential threat of the new “America First” playbook. President-elect Donald Trump has moved with lightning speed to announce appointment after appointment...
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Building a lasting legacy can be very tricky for present-day politicians. As Canadian politics becomes increasingly tense and polarized, it becomes much more difficult for party leaders to stand by the pillars of the policy agenda upon which they were first elected. For instance, the resurgence of the Bloc Québécois has put Quebec nationalism back on the agenda. The Liberal...
Those who were suspicious of the new sunny ways approach should feel vindicated on the heels of last week’s announcement of two new senate appointments. Pictured: Future Senator Charles Adler. Photo Credit: Charles Adler/X. In 2015, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper made headlines for his stated desire to reform the senate. In a bold move, Harper said his government would...