Trump makes a handy cover for Ottawa’s myriad problems

It is fair to ask whether the Trump White House is providing the Trudeau government with much-needed political cover for problems of its own making.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump. There is a legitimate government discussion to be had over the impact of Trump's agenda on Canada's economy and a prudent government would keep its options open enough to be able to adjust to whatever challenges arise from the policies of the new U.S. administration, writes Chantal Hébert.The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Opinion

BY CHANTAL HÉBERT

March 13, 2017

Over his first 15 months as a rookie MP and Canada's finance minister, Bill Morneau has mastered the art of the platitude. That could come in handy when he presents his second budget this month. It does not matter what curve balls his opposition critics throw at him in question period these days, h...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy