Weak opposition and the stable economy are helping the Tories hang on to their lead with voters
The PMO seems to open and close the door for reasons only it understands
The customers and competitors for oil and gas are changing. Failure to face the issues will lead to major problems in the years ahead
With another Trudeau in the arena, almost any outcome is possible
The government seems to be having more trouble selling its policies to Canadians
When it comes to the economy, the BoC's governor is becoming one of the most influential voices
The prime minister seems to be softening his style in an effort to win back some of the public support he has lost
Making nice with other levels of government might help the feds succeed at national securities regulation
With many voters tiring of Harper's Tories, it's far from impossible that the NDP could be the next party to take over in Ottawa
The federal budget is now a northern version of the state of the union address - long on spin, short on details. No more need for secrecy