Duane Bratt says Danielle Smith may survive an internal revolt, but the UCP risks losing voters if it remains identified with separatism.

Federal funding for Rio Tinto and Aluminerie Alouette aims to maintain 6,000 jobs and improve productivity, energy efficiency and emissions performance.

European utilities buying Canadian LNG may send the cargoes to Asia. Energy Flux publisher Seb Kennedy examines Europe’s US gas dependence, Canadian project costs and uncertain long-term demand.

Patrick Leblond says closer Canada–EU ties need dependable mineral demand, reciprocal defence market access and sustained work on trade barriers to unlock investment.

Anders Hove explains how China scaled household rooftop solar, why distribution grids became a bottleneck, and what Canada can learn from aggregated purchasing and electrification.

Political scientist Stewart Prest says the NDP’s BC election defeat reflects an unjustified snap election and weak mobilization. Resource development now tests the Conservatives.

Conflicting Iranian accounts of a Hormuz reopening offer leave oil markets uncertain as Brent closes above US$116 a barrel.

Ukraine’s reported Starlink disruptions raise sovereignty questions as Ottawa invests $2.3 billion in Telesat and Ontario and Quebec change their Starlink programs.

Political scientist Stewart Prest says protecting Canadian democracy requires civic participation, civil disagreement and government action on the grievances feeding distrust.

Frank Graves sees signs of stronger Canadian unity, but warns that disinformation and younger Canadians’ economic insecurity leave democracy vulnerable.

Thomas Lukaszuk says Forever Canadian will maintain a permanent Edmonton office, challenge future separatist efforts and seek dialogue with some supporters.

Carney and Ford announce $8.7 billion for Ontario steel, auto manufacturing and critical minerals as U.S. tariffs threaten industrial jobs.

A changed Congress may offer Canadians limited protection from Donald Trump, historian Jack Cunningham warns, as war and energy insecurity strain American power.

Bob Weber explores how Alberta oil culture shapes identity, political loyalty and grievance, even as many Albertans support an energy transition.

Jeffrey Dvorkin and Markham Hislop examine three models for AI and journalism, asking how human judgment, writing and accountability can survive changing technology.