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About Michael Taube

Michael Taube is a longtime newspaper columnist and political commentator who was the speechwriter for former prime minister Stephen Harper.


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The unlikely tale of why Donald Trump stopped pursuing Canada as the 51st U.S. State

April 19, 2026

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Doug Ford was right about reforming laws about home vandalism…until he delved into vigilantism

April 9, 2026

Canada
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When Hittler ran against Zielinski in France

April 1, 2026

Canada
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Canada’s New Government, meet…Canada’s new government?

March 27, 2026

Canada
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Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations turns 250, but how much do we really know about the author?

March 13, 2026

Canada
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A missed “teachable moment” at the BAFTAs

February 26, 2026

Canada
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A traumatic health care experience in Canada may have a happy ending

February 11, 2026

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The long-awaited return of formal address and politeness in our schools

January 31, 2026

Canada
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From popular cartoonist to political pundit, Scott Adams was a fascinating individual

January 18, 2026

Canada
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Bill Griffith, William Henry Jackson and the art of photography

January 2, 2026

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The Bondi Beach shooting, and what democracies need to do to prevent a similar terrorist attack

December 17, 2025

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The disgusting motives behind Dublin City Council’s proposal to change the name of Herzog Park

December 7, 2025

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The unfortunate passing of one of Canada’s leading military historians

November 20, 2025

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What the Yukon election may mean for the federal Liberals

November 5, 2025

Canada
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CBC Gem doesn’t seem to be shining brilliantly

October 22, 2025

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Jim Bradley’s lifetime of public service

October 9, 2025

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