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One Big Beautiful Treaty—or Trap?
Canada must ask: is now the moment to ink something that could artificially tie Canada to an unstable United States?
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David J. Rovinsky
Chicoutimi, Then and Now
The people are warm and welcoming, and the cultural depth of the Saguenay is as rich as ever. But the sense of remoteness that once guaranteed total…
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David J. Rovinsky
Burlington’s Canada Street Is A Preening Gesture That Solves Nothing
Canadians are not waiting for Burlington to declare its friendship. They are waiting for Burlington to do something that matters.
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David J. Rovinsky
Canada’s New Government: Carney's Rejection of Trudeau's Legacy
Borrowing Stephen Harper’s old slogan “Canada’s New Government,” this administration presents itself as a new regime—a repositioned center-right force…
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David J. Rovinsky
Seven Days: A Vermont Lens on Quebec, 2023–2025
For Seven Days, the border crossing is an act of ethical travel, a statement of cultural openness, and a reassertion of regional identity.
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David J. Rovinsky
Populism and Secession in Post-Election Alberta
A decade ago, the notion of Alberta’s secession was limited to fringe voices. Today, it is woven into mainstream political discourse, not as a concrete…
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David J. Rovinsky
Trump’s On The Ballot And He’s Losing
Three global elections are primed to deliver resounding rebukes to Donald Trump on the world stage
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David J. Rovinsky
South of 45
Using political science to analyze Canadian politics and other current events
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