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Peter Donolo
Publishing · On our record since 2006
Where this writer stands
Federalism2 pieces
Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Who has called out the pandering of a Premier that has only emboldened and empowered the separatists? A few have offered tepid defences of Canada. The vast majority have been silent.” Read the piece
Trade1 piece
Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“it would be a grave mistake to ignore the truly existential threat to our country of a deepened and broadened continental integration.” Read the piece
Climate1 piece
Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Notably, the federal Environment Minister, Julie Dabrusin, who, unlike Carney and Mackinnon, actually lives in Toronto, has been strangely silent on the issue — despite the most recent environmental assessment a decade ago warning of the risks of jets on the island.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: Fortress North America would imprison CanadaOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jun 24, 2026
- Our new Governor General has one thing in common with Trump. In every other way they are oppositesOpinion · Toronto Star · Jun 9, 2026
- Opinion: Why aren’t more Alberta MPs standing against separatism?Opinion · The Globe and Mail · May 18, 2026
- Mark Carney could do the right thing and make a hero out of 23 MPs at the same timeOpinion · Toronto Star · May 13, 2026
- Opinion: Do Canadians really need to be hearing from Pete Hoekstra this much?Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Feb 3, 2026
- Trump’s tariffs have launched a rare moment of Canadian consensus. We shouldn’t waste itOpinion · Toronto Star · Mar 13, 2025
- The right leader can transform Canada. As Chrétien’s former adviser, I’ve seen it happen — twiceOpinion · Toronto Star · Mar 12, 2025
- Opinion: Canada’s era of outright dependence on the U.S. must endOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Feb 3, 2025
- Opinion: Jean Chrétien at 90: Still driven, always optimisticOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 10, 2024
- Opinion: Stop the presses on the King Charles $20 billOpinion · The Globe and Mail · May 23, 2023
- Is there a dark side to academic consulting?Opinion · Toronto Star · Mar 4, 2023
- Opinion | Is there a dark side to academic consulting?Opinion · Toronto Star · Mar 3, 2023
- Opinion | Why I signed the letter urging Schreiner to run for Liberal leaderOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 4, 2023
- Opinion: Don’t get no respect: Why the Leader of the Official Opposition is the worst job in Canadian politicsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 19, 2022
- Opinion | A modest proposal – let’s cancel FebruaryOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 27, 2022
- Opinion: Vaccine passports could win Trudeau a majorityOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 10, 2021
- Opinion | Of crosswords, Canada Day and the comfortable lies that countries tell themselvesOpinion · Toronto Star · Jun 27, 2021
- Opinion: Canada needs its own Declaration of IndependenceOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jun 24, 2021
- Opinion: In Joe Biden, ‘Yesterday’s Man’ is now the person for the moment – and that’s déjà vu for CanadaOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 21, 2021
- Opinion | What will become of Trump’s Canadian fan base?Opinion · Toronto Star · Jan 8, 2021
- Opinion: With voting under attack in the U.S., Canada must recommit to democracyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Oct 3, 2020
- It’s time for united global action to stem corruptionOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 27, 2020
- Opinion: Trumpism won’t happen in Canada – but not because of our politicsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 20, 2020
- Opinion: By remaining silent on Trump, Canada’s leaders signal a national frailtyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jun 3, 2020
- When misinformation is literally a matter of life and deathOpinion · Montreal Gazette · May 11, 2020
- When misinformation is literally a matter of life and deathOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · May 11, 2020
- When misinformation is literally a matter of life and deathOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · May 11, 2020
- Opinion: Harry, Meghan and the need for a Canadian ‘Rexit’Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 28, 2020
- Opinion: The musical art of the political apologyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 28, 2019
- This is how Justin Trudeau survives the political firestorm surrounding SNC-LavalinOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Mar 7, 2019
- Will Democrats look to Joe Biden, America’s version of Jean Chrétien?Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 24, 2019
- Opinion | Bill Blair is the best person to combat gun violenceOpinion · Toronto Star · Jul 18, 2018
- How Lester Pearson would have handled Donald TrumpOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 12, 2018
- NAFTA is dead and Canada should move onOpinion · The Globe and Mail · May 31, 2018
- Canada shouldn’t be smug when it comes to gunsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Feb 21, 2018
- Canada shouldn’t be smug when it comes to gunsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Feb 21, 2018
- Canada shouldn’t be smug when it comes to gunsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Feb 21, 2018
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the danger Add to ...Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- NAFTA talks have nothing to do with trade – and that’s the dangerOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 26, 2017
- How to clean up the White House: 4 simple rulesOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 30, 2017
- How to clean up the White House: 4 simple rulesOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 30, 2017
- How to clean up the White House: 4 simple rules Add to ...Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 30, 2017
- Goodbye, Spicey. Was there a basic rule of PR you didn’t break?Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 20, 2017
- Goodbye, Spicey. Was there a basic rule of PR you didn’t break? Add to ...Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 20, 2017
- Goodbye, Spicey. Was there a basic rule of PR you didn’t break?Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Jul 20, 2017
- Dear Sean Spicer: A few tips to make your job easierOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 23, 2017
- Dear Sean Spicer: A few tips to make your job easierOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 23, 2017
- Justin Trudeau’s year of living dangerouslyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 5, 2017
- Justin Trudeau’s year of living dangerouslyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 5, 2017
- Justin Trudeau’s year of living dangerouslyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jan 5, 2017
- Branding Canada would be money well spent | Toronto StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 8, 2016
- Branding Canada would be money well spentOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 8, 2016
- Herb Gray’s legacy of humour and honour in politicsOpinion · Toronto Star · Apr 22, 2014
- Opinion | Herb Gray's legacy of humour and honour in politicsOpinion · Toronto Star · Apr 21, 2014