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Canada’s Nuclear Hypocrisy

As published in the Victoria Standard: November 22, 2017

As Remembrance Day 2017 recedes from memory, it’s worth noting that Canada’s military differs from allied forces only in size and in some cases; nuclear weapons capability. Canada former role as respected peacekeeper is mere nostalgia as the nation expands its hazardous support for U.S. foreign policy goals. You won’t hear that in the Prime Minister’s November eleventh remarks.

Trudeau’s Security Council Bid

As published in the Victoria Standard: October 25, 2017

Trudeau’s Sprinkle Spin

As published in the Victoria Standard: Sept. 27, 2017.

Saudi Oppression Boosts Canada’s Economy

As published in the Victoria Standard: August 30, 2017.

Canada’s 150th More Than a Party

As published in the Victoria Standard: July 5, 2017

For the past few years Canadian politicians and media cheerleaders have been prepping and prodding us to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday although this festive nationalism officially started last July. To date, the Trudeau government has invested $500 million tax dollars on celebratory events, cosmetic infrastructure and of course, fireworks. However, before you buy your own pyrotechnics and point them skyward, please consider the following thoughts.

Ten Million Dollar Khadr Award Latest Cost of Canada's “Tagalong” Foreign Policy

As published in the Victoria Standard: August 2, 2017

Hopefully, the ten million dollar Khadr award will provoke Canadians to demand greater transparency regarding our government's willingness to “tagalong” on U.S. military misadventures. Unfortunately, outrage over Khadr’s award serves mainly as a public distraction from the dubious legality of his imprisonment and prosecution by a U.S. administration unconcerned with trivial matters like the Geneva Convention or international law.

Khadr's award instructive for Canadians

As published in the Hill Times: July 12, 2017

Political Engagement Requires Sacrifice

As published in the Victoria Standard: June 6, 2017

Like many Cape Bretoners, you may be considering the results of the recent provincial election or ignoring it entirely because of your understandable frustration with the political process. However, if you seek responsible, participatory government in Nova Scotia and elsewhere; please read on.

Kitts should lobby federal government, Canadian Taxpayers Federation to empower CRA to recover billions for health care

As published in the Hill Times: March 20, 2017

I wrote this reply in response to an Ottawa Hospital donation request from CEO Jack Kitts:

David Frum’s Kleptocracts

Posted on March 1, 2017 | Morgan Duchesney | Written on March 1, 2017

Letter type: Comment
Author's Note:
Recognition that David Frum may have forgotten where he is from.

David Frum’s Kleptocracts