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Defending Canadian Democracy
Defending Canadian Democracy
By Emmett Macfarlane
Informed analysis on events in Canadian politics in an era of misinformation and democratic decline.
“Authoritative constitutional analysis on the Supreme Court of Canada, parliamentary privilege, and the rule of law.”
— Mike B.
Daveberta - Alberta politics and elections
Daveberta - Alberta politics and elections
By Dave Cournoyer
I'm Dave Cournoyer and this is the Daveberta Substack
“Comprehensive, expert reporting on Alberta politics, energy policy, and federal-provincial jurisdictional friction.”
— Mike B.
The Writ
The Writ
By Éric Grenier
Insights and analysis on Canadian politics and elections.
“Rigorous, non-partisan tracking of Canadian electoral data, polling trends, and parliamentary seat projections grounded strictly in the numbers.”
— Mike B.
The North Atlantica
The North Atlantica
By Heidi Legg
politics, culture, and the ties that bind US, Canada, and Great Britain
“Thoughtful reporting on politics, democratic institutions, and the historical ties connecting Canada, the United States, and Britain.”
— Mike B.
Canadian Civics 201
Canadian Civics 201
By Amanda Kingsley Malo
Helping you understand Canadian politics — one post at a time.
“Accessible, plain-language breakdowns of Canadian parliamentary mechanics, constitutional rules, and civic institutions.”
— Mike B.
inFocus with David Coletto
inFocus with David Coletto
Welcome to David Coletto's Polling Lab: Insights, observations, and public opinion data on Canadian politics, public policy, & society. I ask people questions for a living and love it. Chair & CEO of Abacus Data. Professor at Carleton University
“Primary data and empirical public opinion polling on Canadian political attitudes and generational shifts.”
— Mike B.
The Audit
The Audit
By David Clinton
Gigabytes of data later it turns out that, more often than not, the problem is too much government.
“Forensic examination of Canadian university research funding, institutional governance, and federal innovation grants.”
— Mike B.
Bug-eyed and Shameless
Bug-eyed and Shameless
By Justin Ling
Dispatches from the fringes of the information war
“Investigative reporting focused on national security, foreign interference, and disinformation networks with a sharp focus on verifiable evidence.”
— Mike B.
Paul Wells
Paul Wells
Politics and culture as though they mattered.
“Deep institutional reporting on Ottawa politics and the federal civil service from one of Canada's most experienced parliamentary journalists.”
— Mike B.
Missing Middle Initiative
Missing Middle Initiative
Reviving the middle class for a stronger, more inclusive clean economy.
“Evidence-based analysis of Canadian housing policy, economic productivity, and federal-provincial data without the partisan spin.”
— Mike B.
Michael Geist
Michael Geist
Michael Geist's home on Substack: blog posts, podcasts, and micro-blogging on digital law and policy in one place
“Canada's definitive legal and regulatory watchdog on digital privacy, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property.”
— Mike B.
David Graham
David Graham
Perspective built from nearly ten years on Parliament Hill in various roles from opposition staffer to government Member.
“Practical institutional perspective on Parliament Hill procedure, constituency work, and federal governance from a former MP and staffer.”
— Mike B.
Between the Lines Canada
Between the Lines Canada
By Leni Spooner
Stories and systems, made clear. A Canadian voice exploring power, policy, and everyday life.
“Careful analytical dispatches exploring the intersections of Canadian governance, public administration, and federal policy.”
— Mike B.
The Line
The Line
By Line Editor
Commentary for Canadians.
“Clear-eyed, independent Canadian reporting focused on state capacity, public administration, and institutional accountability.”
— Mike B.
White Paper Black Coffee
White Paper Black Coffee
By Mark Musselman
Mark Musselman is a former entertainment lawyer and current PhD student with a persistent (i.e. pathological) fixation on Canada, Canadian national identity; Canadian cultural policies; and the myths Canadian media tells us … and sells us.
“Data-grounded analysis of Canadian trade agreements, cross-border tariff disputes, and supply chain policy.”
— Mike B.
Do Not Pass Go
Do Not Pass Go
By Peter Nowak
Do Not Pass Go is your very own survival guide to our monopolized times, delivering hard-hitting independent journalism focusing on competition and corporate concentration issues.
“Sharp, granular reporting on Canadian regulatory burdens, small business competition, and the economic hurdles facing domestic enterprise.”
— Mike B.
The Rewrite
The Rewrite
By Peter Menzies
Seeking and destroying journalism doing harm to journalism
“Incisive critique of Canadian broadcasting, CRTC regulation, and media policy from a former CRTC vice-chair.”
— Mike B.
The Canadian High-Speed Rail Files
The Canadian High-Speed Rail Files
By Erin Durant
An attempt to assemble publicly available information on the Alto High-Speed Rail project. New articles are all free. I charge for older articles to try and fund this work.
“Essential oversight and investigative scrutiny of Canada's multi-billion-dollar Alto high-speed rail megaproject and transport infrastructure.”
— Mike B.
The Sanity Project (Canadian Edition)
The Sanity Project (Canadian Edition)
By Bo Kauffmann 🇨🇦 Sanity Project
Canada-first news analysis and clear answers to the claims shaping our country. Free editions on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
“Thoughtful, non-partisan reflections on Canadian democratic culture, civic institutions, and national public policy.”
— Mike B.
Canadian History Ehx
Canadian History Ehx
Exploring Canadian history one post at a time
“Thoroughly researched archival journeys into Canada's forgotten historical documents, communities, and pivotal events.”
— Mike B.
Northern Variables
Northern Variables
Northern Variables is a Canadian politics blog offering sharp, evidence-based analysis and commentary on the shifting landscape of federal power, policy, and narrative warfare.
“Sharp, evidence-grounded analysis of federal power, parliamentary mechanics, and Canadian public policy.”
— Mike B.
Pragmatic Canadian
Pragmatic Canadian
Discussion of key issues shaping our lives in Canada, with a focus on public policy and politics. Context | Perspectives | Information
“Evidence-based analysis of Canadian public policy, governance, and national political debate without the partisan spin.”
— Mike B.
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