Katharine Lake Berz

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If he wins, Mark Carney will make a great prime minister. There’s just one advantage I wish he didn’t have

If he wins, Mark Carney will make a great prime minister. There’s just one advantage I wish he didn’t have

Liberal front-runner Mark Carney will make an exceptional leader and prime minister. I have known him for two decades and have watched him blend razor-sharp intellect with unwavering integrity and fierce dedication to public service. From being governor of the Bank of England to advocating for climate action, he has proven himself masterful at tackling the world’s greatest challenges.

I know the real Chrystia Freeland. This is who she is

I know the real Chrystia Freeland. This is who she is

Many people have described Chrystia Freeland’s dramatic resignation from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet last Monday as a moment of courage and integrity. But I have known her for years, and I disagree. This is not just a moment. It is who she is. Chrystia and I met at a prenatal class for our first children in 2000 and formed a close...

Canada is turning its back on Afghan women facing death and despair

Canada is turning its back on Afghan women facing death and despair

As the Taliban took back power in Afghanistan three years ago, I interviewed Afghan women, watching in horror as the country’s gains in women’s rights unravelled. Their human rights were stripped away. They lost the right to study, work and move freely. They were left defenceless against forced marriage, rape and murder.