Sean Speer

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Freeland and Trudeau have no one to blame but themselves

Freeland and Trudeau have no one to blame but themselves

When the obituary of the Trudeau government is ultimately written (and that date seems to be closing in), there will be various moments that one can identify as key dates and moments that contributed to its downfall. The biggest one is probably October 26, 2021, when Sean Fraser was appointed to the immigration portfolio where he subsequently went about breaking...

Incapacitated - Why Canada has a state capacity problem — and how to fix it

Incapacitated - Why Canada has a state capacity problem — and how to fix it

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of Canada’s state capacity. It showcased the federal government’s ability to swiftly implement large-scale income-support programs and the provinces’ innovative service delivery models. However, it also exposed significant weaknesses, particularly in health-care capacity and procurement processes, pointing to a broader issue of state capacity that transcends political affiliations or preferences...