Aero-curiosities and affairs a welcome distraction for Trudeau, Ford

Doug Ford’s wedding woes have been getting some attention, but it’s certainly not at the forefront of the news agenda, nor are Canadians’ economic issues, providing some relief for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, is greatest benefactor of Toronto Mayor John Tory’s downfall and the war of the worlds in the celestial space, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photograph

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

February 15, 2023

OTTAWA—It’s a bird, it’s a plane—oh never mind, it’s just another balloon of some sort floating around in the sky. Don’t worry, it will be shot down at any moment. United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have our backs against any airb...

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