Michael den Tandt

Where this writer stands

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Recent work

• Michael Den Tandt: Donald Trump's refugee ban pushes Canadian politicians to forge common frontOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: George McLean is among Canada's greatest artists — but the Order of Ontario advisory board hasn't noticedOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: Conservative MP's bipartisan victory for Yazidi victims shows Canadian democracy at its bestOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: Could there be a more ill-conceived boondoggle than NDP-proposed National Cycling Strategy?Opinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: Prime Minister Trudeau's trip to China presents as much promise as perilOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: Donald Trump's demagoguery is closing the deal for the centrist Clinton machineOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: Japan is worried about China, but the U.S. may not be able to help themOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Michael Den Tandt: Peacekeeping is fine, but peace-building is essential — and it worksOpinion · National Post · Oct 12, 2026
• Opinion: Trump’s tariff threat puts our government officials in the hot seatOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Nov 25, 2024
• Opinion: Even if Trump wins again, Washington can’t ignore the reality of U.S.-Canada tradeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jun 5, 2024
• Den Tandt: Canadian government must take the time needed to get its cyber security bill rightOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Dec 4, 2023
• Den Tandt: Canadian government must take the time needed to get its cyber security bill rightOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Dec 3, 2023
• Opinion: Canada must take the time needed to get its cyber security bill rightOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Dec 3, 2023
• Opinion: New national security council will be vital to safeguarding Canadian securityOpinion · National Post · Aug 2, 2023
• Opinion: War between China and the U.S. doesn’t have to be a fait accompliOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jun 22, 2023
• Opinion: Without a bedrock of facts, democracy is living on borrowed timeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Feb 9, 2023
• Den Tandt: Disinformation is breaking democracy. Let's fix it nowOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Feb 23, 2022
• Den Tandt: Disinformation is breaking democracy. Let's fix it nowOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Feb 22, 2022
• Opinion: How Canada can improve security if American democracy collapsesOpinion · National Post · Jan 6, 2022
• Opinion: How Canada can improve security if American democracy collapsesOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Jan 5, 2022
• The Saturday Debate: Is Joe Biden good for Canada?Opinion · Toronto Star · Dec 11, 2021
• Opinion | The Saturday Debate: Is Joe Biden is Good for Canada?Opinion · Toronto Star · Dec 10, 2021
• The Saturday Debate: Is Joe Biden good for Canada?Opinion · Toronto Star · Dec 10, 2021
• Den Tandt: Alberta premier’s coup will come at a costOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Dec 16, 2014
• Den Tandt: On foreign policy, Tories closer to Main Street than critics suggestOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jan 1, 2014
• Michael Den Tandt: Northern Gateway project likely doomedOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Dec 18, 2013
• Michael Den Tandt: Northern Gateway project likely doomedOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Dec 17, 2013
• Den Tandt: Corruption and intrigue in the PMOOpinion · Calgary Herald · Nov 20, 2013
• Den Tandt: Senators' expulsions reinforce narrative of a 'vengeful' HarperOpinion · Calgary Herald · Nov 4, 2013
• Den Tandt: Stephen Harper’s support will not be measured in CalgaryOpinion · Calgary Herald · Oct 30, 2013
• For a ‘poll’ of the Tory base, look to upcoming byelectionsOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Oct 29, 2013
• Opinion: Stephen Harper appears to be flailing in Mike Duffy affairOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Oct 28, 2013
• Den Tandt: Stephen Harper chose latest Senate fight. The question is, why? (with video)Opinion · Edmonton Journal · Oct 23, 2013
• Michael Den Tandt: How the middle-class debate could morph into a common political projectOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Oct 9, 2013
• Den Tandt: Alice Munro’s prize a rare win for truth-tellersOpinion · Calgary Herald · Oct 8, 2013
• Opinion: Impact of Wallin audit will be felt beyond the SenateOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Aug 12, 2013
• Den Tandt: Devastating Wallin audit is only the beginningOpinion · Calgary Herald · Aug 12, 2013
• Den Tandt: Devastating Wallin audit is only the beginningOpinion · Calgary Herald · Aug 12, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 26, 2013
• Den Tandt: Mulcair muddies talk of greater MP transparencyOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 11, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 9, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 9, 2013
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Jun 2, 2013
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · May 28, 2013
• Michael Den Tandt: PM Harper flees Duffy scandalOpinion · Edmonton Journal · May 19, 2013
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Apr 27, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Apr 16, 2013
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Apr 14, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Feb 26, 2013
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Feb 16, 2013
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Feb 5, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jan 16, 2013
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jan 9, 2013
• Edmonton JournalOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Dec 9, 2012
• Michael Den Tandt: Feds cancel F-35 purchase, source saysOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Dec 5, 2012
• Michael Den Tandt: Feds cancel F-35 purchase, source saysOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Dec 4, 2012
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Nov 27, 2012
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Nov 12, 2012
• Montreal GazetteOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Sep 25, 2012
• Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Sep 25, 2012