Michael Harris

Michael Harris is a writer, journalist, and documentary filmmaker. He was awarded a doctor of laws for his “unceasing pursuit of justice for the less fortunate among us.” His nine books include Justice Denied, Unholy Orders, Rare Ambition, Lament for an Ocean and Con Game. His work has sparked four commissions of inquiry and three of his books have been made into movies. His book on the Harper majority government, Party of One, was a No. 1 bestseller. Follow Michael Harris on Twitter at @HarrisAuthor

Canadian unity is a marriage worth fighting for

It’s time for the separatist factions to bring some intellectual honesty to their avowed separatism. There are lots of ways to do that, but the simplest and most effective way is that both parties to this never-ending debate resolve this situation one way or the other.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | October 26, 2026

Nothing more important in this country’s public life than the events unfolding in Alberta

No one in this country can afford to become complacent that Canada will always be Canada, and its sovereignty will always be recognized.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | October 19, 2026

Not sure if the world can take two more years of Trump

Billionaire’s blindness and the price of gas may ultimately be the end of Donald Trump’s tumultuous tenure.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | October 12, 2026

Trump is a modern-day Caligula

It’s all about his obsession with legacy. That’s why he’s building a massive ballroom on the White House grounds without Congressional approval and despite a court order to get approval. A ballroom: just what a country that’s $40-trillion in debt needs. That’s why he’s renovating the Kennedy Center—provided his name goes on the building dedicated to JFK. Never mind that this monstrous egotism is likely unconstitutional and probably illegal.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 28, 2026

U.S. President Trump has pegged Canadians all wrong

It is true that the citizens of this country care about the realities of putting food on their tables and a roof over their heads, but there is something even more important: Canadian sovereignty and love of country.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 21, 2026

Trump isn’t the only show in town

Instead of being slavishly tied to the U.S., Canada needs to be a truly global player. There may even be an unexpected dividend in walking an independent line. It might show American policymakers that punitive measures against Canada could have unintended consequences for them.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 14, 2026

Trumpism may survive so Canada needs a new dance partner

Ottawa shouldn’t enable the U.S. president. That includes not being slavish about trade with our southern neighbour.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 7, 2026

Canada is ready for its economic Independence Day

Whether it is building new LNG terminals to serve global energy needs, or a trillion-dollar cross-country electricity grid to power the future, an exciting thing is unfolding. A maturing Canada is standing tall on its own feet.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 31, 2026

Canada is banking on our banker-prime minister

It would have been tempting under the circumstances for Mark Carney to roll over when faced with U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats and a possibly diminished CUSMA deal. But Carney has firmly made it clear that he would not commit to changes that would be bad for Canada. No deal is better than a bad deal.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 17, 2026

Nothing more un-Canadian than racist Second Sons

Rather than vilifying immigrants, we ought to celebrate them. They have made a marvellous contribution to Canada in the past. More importantly, they will continue to do so in the future.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 10, 2026

There’s nothing funny about Canada’s political predicament with Trump’s America

The nation that was once this country’s best friend and closest ally has become its biggest potential threat. Hyperbole? Not at all. Neither Russia nor China have threatened to annex Canada. Only predatory U.S. President Donald Trump has.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 3, 2026

Poilievre is not the right Conservative leader for these times

It will take a leader of talent, substance, and real-world experience to compete with a prime minister and Liberal leader who has all three. As successfully as he has navigated the inside workings of the Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre is not that person.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 27, 2026

Canada’s move away from U.S. reliance is a Herculean task, but a necessary one

Although it’s easy to justify a shift away from the U.S., it’s much harder to do. There will be pain if Ottawa wants to lessen its dependence on America. Will Canadians be prepared to accept that pain, or opt to stay with the status quo despite a contemptuous U.S. president?

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 20, 2026

A reality check on Donald Trump’s ruinous presidency

The U.S. president is not the business whiz saviour of America. He is, in fact, the guy who went bankrupt six times. He is not a paragon of virtue, entitled to judge others. He is a felon convicted of 34 counts of fraud. He is the man who was found guilty in a civil case of sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 13, 2026

Canada-U.S. relationship is one bad president away from disaster

Donald Trump is that disaster. Mark Carney’s push to protect Canada from a hostile American president is laudable, but not without risks because Trump has proven time after time that he is the most vindictive president in U.S. history.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 6, 2026

Donald Trump’s topsy-turvy, turbulent reign is falling apart

If a misguided GOP rallies around this disastrous president in a display of misguided loyalty, Donald Trump won’t be the only one going down when the votes are counted this November.

opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 29, 2026