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Andrew Caddell


Does St-Pierre Plamondon want to be like Carney?

The Parti Québécois leader is trying to dodge recent comparisons to the federal Conservatives by emulating the winning campaign.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 16, 2026

Anglophones on the sidelines in the Quebec election

Along with a lack of bilingual voter information cards, there will be three French leaders’ debates, even though non-francophones have specific concerns related to language, health, education, and government services.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 9, 2026

Quebec’s differences put it on the same political stage

With the province in the throes of an election campaign, its outsized reliance on the U.S. will become an even bigger issue for political players.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 2, 2026

We are now at war with our neighbour

This abrupt transition may be the best thing for us as Canadians: a chance to prove our sovereignty and identity, and work together.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 26, 2026

New book offers insight on developing the next batch of Pearsons

Michael Pearson’s latest offers an understanding of Canadian diplomacy during its so-called ‘golden era,’ and is a reminder of the need for a prime minister with a vision of foreign engagement.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 19, 2026

The Canadian Forces just shot themselves in the foot

A policy change that moves the military to selective unilingualism goes against the goals of the new Official Languages Act, and delivers a gift to the separatists.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 12, 2026

The Montreal Olympics: a party with an enormous hangover

The Olympic Stadium is undergoing renovations to its roof and interior, costing Quebec taxpayers more than a billion dollars. Again.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 5, 2026

Labrador doesn’t belong to Quebec

The Parti Québécois eyeing the territory of a neighbouring province sends a message about how hostile their government would be to the rest of Canada.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 22, 2026

We can’t take our water for granted

While federalism has worked in protecting provincial autonomy, it is a barrier to ensuring the secure supply of one of the building blocks of life.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 15, 2026

Franklin’s failure is a fascinating Canadian story

Madelaine Drohan’s book reveals there was far more to Benjamin Franklin’s interest in Canada than publishing.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 8, 2026

Le Canada, mon pays

Articulating the strengths and weaknesses of our country seems pertinent as this year our celebration of Confederation takes place while two provinces contemplate leaving.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 1, 2026

Le Québec, ma patrie

This is a place where collaboration between people of differing religious, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds has long been a hallmark.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 24, 2026

‘Vive le Québec libre’ is now acceptable in Quebec

It is a sign of the intellectual vacuity of the independence movement that a terrorist slogan is now acceptable in defaming one of the most admired countries in the world.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 17, 2026

Politics in Canada and the U.S. is anything but ‘as usual’

Western democracies have been muddling along for so long, we have made ourselves vulnerable to exploitation and extremism, especially in this era of rage farms and social media.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 10, 2026

Canadiens’ Cup quest consumed Quebec

Journalist Lysiane Gagnon once wrote that Quebecers view politics and hockey similarly: that if one political ‘team’ tries harder, voters will support them.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 3, 2026

Canada’s separatist spring precedes the fall

Canada is highly respected, but it seems many Albertans and Quebecers don’t care, and prefer to gamble with our country’s future in a time of crisis.

opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 27, 2026