Public opposition builds to Carney’s rightward march, but not so much in the House

Mark Carney remains too popular and the U.S. economic threat too real. But we are not a right-wing country; we care about our forests, rivers, social services, and basic fairness. Opposition to the current drift away from all that has to come from somewhere, and it isn't coming from Parliament.
PM Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Avi Lewis, and Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet. This country desperately needs a good opposition. Instead, we get sustained bile, messages hollered from the balcony, smear tactics, and scripted questions delivered with all the genuine passion of a hostage video, writes Riley.

CHELSEA, QUE.—The return of Parliament and, especially, of Question Period last week underscores an urgent national problem: this country desperately needs a good opposition. Even one. Instead, we get sustained bile, messages hollered from the balcony, smear tactics, and s...

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