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Mark Carney's rejection of the proposed US trade deal with Canada calls to mind Chief Poundmaker's efforts 150 years ago to reject Treaty 6. Both men faced a shakedown by a colonial power. In both cases, the colonial power was evasive about its real purposes. glenargan.substack.com/p/earlier-ex...
Earlier ‘extortion racket’ needs redress
American approach to trade talks should focus attention on signing of Treaty 6
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August 26, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Mark Carney's rejection of the proposed US trade deal with Canada calls to mind Chief Poundmaker's efforts 150 years ago to reject Treaty 6. Both men faced a shakedown by a colonial power. In both cases, the colonial power was evasive about its real purposes. glenargan.substack.com/p/earlier-ex...
While the Alberta referendum on separation has drawn considerable interest, four referendum questions aimed at reducing immigration are flying under the radar. glenargan.substack.com/p/alta-govt-...
August 23, 2026 at 11:50 PM
While the Alberta referendum on separation has drawn considerable interest, four referendum questions aimed at reducing immigration are flying under the radar. glenargan.substack.com/p/alta-govt-...
For the Second Vatican Council, if we want to become more fully human, we need to encounter and follow Jesus. That’s a tall order for finite creatures, one that I outline in my forthcoming book, Jesus Christ: The Heart of Vatican II. glenargan.substack.com/p/jesus-chri...
Jesus Christ is the heart of Vatican II
Becoming an author forces me to embrace the world of marketing
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July 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
For the Second Vatican Council, if we want to become more fully human, we need to encounter and follow Jesus. That’s a tall order for finite creatures, one that I outline in my forthcoming book, Jesus Christ: The Heart of Vatican II. glenargan.substack.com/p/jesus-chri...
Canadians are happier with their economy than Americans are with theirs even though productivity in the U.S. is growing faster. glenargan.substack.com/p/lovers-of-...
Lovers of wisdom step forward
Idolatry of GDP and stock prices blinds us to the truth about happiness
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July 23, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Canadians are happier with their economy than Americans are with theirs even though productivity in the U.S. is growing faster. glenargan.substack.com/p/lovers-of-...
Andy Burnham seeks to end homelessness: Britain's new prime minister has made his first goal as ending homelessness in the country. It's a declaration with major political and cultural implications. glenargan.substack.com/p/new-britis...
New British PM seeks to end homelessness
In his first speech, Andy Burnham gives human dignity top priority
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July 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Andy Burnham seeks to end homelessness: Britain's new prime minister has made his first goal as ending homelessness in the country. It's a declaration with major political and cultural implications. glenargan.substack.com/p/new-britis...
My mother was born 100 years ago today. She had a strong social conscience rooted in personal kindness and Christian faith. glenargan.substack.com/p/a-mothers-...
July 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
My mother was born 100 years ago today. She had a strong social conscience rooted in personal kindness and Christian faith. glenargan.substack.com/p/a-mothers-...
Musicians' passion for Canada leads them to donate time and talent to Edmonton unity concert. glenargan.substack.com/p/concert-su...
Concert supports a united Canada
July 22 concert will display a variety of musical talents to express a dream
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July 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Musicians' passion for Canada leads them to donate time and talent to Edmonton unity concert. glenargan.substack.com/p/concert-su...
Alberta's political culture of resentment is no basis on which to build a new country. glenargan.substack.com/p/alta-separ...
Alta. separation push reveals
province in spiritual decline
Without willingness to share, we walk long road to nowhere
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June 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Alberta's political culture of resentment is no basis on which to build a new country. glenargan.substack.com/p/alta-separ...
Patriots are harbingers of a better tomorrow: Patriotism is a virtue whose adherents seek to enhance the common good. Nationalism is a vice of resentment and negativity. Which one do Canadians need? (glenargan.substack.com/publish/post...)
Sign in to Epiphany
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October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Patriots are harbingers of a better tomorrow: Patriotism is a virtue whose adherents seek to enhance the common good. Nationalism is a vice of resentment and negativity. Which one do Canadians need? (glenargan.substack.com/publish/post...)
Alberta’s municipal election chaos reveals how ideology undermines democracy. It is also more evidence of the ridiculousness of dreams for a separate Alberta nation. (glenargan.substack.com/p/a-grim-tas...)
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Alberta’s municipal election chaos reveals how ideology undermines democracy. It is also more evidence of the ridiculousness of dreams for a separate Alberta nation. (glenargan.substack.com/p/a-grim-tas...)
The Virgin Mary is the countercultural exemplar for our era dominated by the quest for power, wealth and status. Mary is receptive to God’s action in ways that challenge the powers.
October 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Virgin Mary is the countercultural exemplar for our era dominated by the quest for power, wealth and status. Mary is receptive to God’s action in ways that challenge the powers.
Ten years after Laudato Si' and the Paris climate conference, efforts to bring climate change to heel are lagging. glenargan.substack.com/p/political-...
Political ‘leaders’ drag heels on climate
Private sector, ordinary folks are taking Earth’s future into their own hands
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September 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Ten years after Laudato Si' and the Paris climate conference, efforts to bring climate change to heel are lagging. glenargan.substack.com/p/political-...
Alberta resentment: From Aberhart to Smith
Support for separatism in Alberta did not arise out of thin air. The province has history of politicians sparking resentment that goes back more than 90 years. open.substack.com/pub/glenarga...
Support for separatism in Alberta did not arise out of thin air. The province has history of politicians sparking resentment that goes back more than 90 years. open.substack.com/pub/glenarga...
Alberta resentment: From Aberhart to Smith
Long history of complaint has forged a culture in which separatism is seen as an option
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August 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Alberta resentment: From Aberhart to Smith
Support for separatism in Alberta did not arise out of thin air. The province has history of politicians sparking resentment that goes back more than 90 years. open.substack.com/pub/glenarga...
Support for separatism in Alberta did not arise out of thin air. The province has history of politicians sparking resentment that goes back more than 90 years. open.substack.com/pub/glenarga...
Resolving to put an end to anger in one's life is easier said than done. My resolve could not meet the challenge of mowing the front lawn. glenargan.substack.com/p/a-bishop-s...
A bishop should never get angry
Waspy neighbour, pinecones and fallen twigs test writer’s resolve
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May 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Resolving to put an end to anger in one's life is easier said than done. My resolve could not meet the challenge of mowing the front lawn. glenargan.substack.com/p/a-bishop-s...
With Pope Leo XIV, the Church has its first globalist pope, a true global citizen. (glenargan.substack.com/publish/post...)
May 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
With Pope Leo XIV, the Church has its first globalist pope, a true global citizen. (glenargan.substack.com/publish/post...)
Cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new pope. What qualities will the new pope need to engage with a changing world and church?
May 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new pope. What qualities will the new pope need to engage with a changing world and church?
A vision for Canada can only emerge from the action of the community of citizens. Leadership is needed, but too often elected officials fail to provide that leadership. glenargan.substack.com/p/community-...
Community action is missing link in building democracy
While political parties lack a vision for Canada, citizen participation can define our direction
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April 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A vision for Canada can only emerge from the action of the community of citizens. Leadership is needed, but too often elected officials fail to provide that leadership. glenargan.substack.com/p/community-...
Canada’s struggle to retain its sovereignty is not new. Reflection on George Grant’s Lament for a Nation on the 1963 election raises the question of why we want to retain our nationhood. glenargan.substack.com/p/lament-for...
April 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Canada’s struggle to retain its sovereignty is not new. Reflection on George Grant’s Lament for a Nation on the 1963 election raises the question of why we want to retain our nationhood. glenargan.substack.com/p/lament-for...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's uncooperative federalism reveals a lack of vision for the future of the province. (glenargan.substack.com/p/petulant-p...)
Petulant premier launches Alberta into long downward spiral
With no vision for the future, Smith clings tenaciously to status quo
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March 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's uncooperative federalism reveals a lack of vision for the future of the province. (glenargan.substack.com/p/petulant-p...)
Trump is wrong when he says the United States has been subsidizing the defence of Canada and other nations. glenargan.substack.com/p/the-usa-ha...
The USA has not subsidized Canada
Americans made their own choice for militarism to protect their own interests
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March 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Trump is wrong when he says the United States has been subsidizing the defence of Canada and other nations. glenargan.substack.com/p/the-usa-ha...
Canadian way is moral as well as economic
The threat of massive American tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. has forced our country to reimagine its relationship with its southern neighbour. This crisis is leading us into a long-overdue national reset. glenargan.substack.com/p/canadian-w...
The threat of massive American tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. has forced our country to reimagine its relationship with its southern neighbour. This crisis is leading us into a long-overdue national reset. glenargan.substack.com/p/canadian-w...
Canadian way is moral as well as economic
Compromise, personal responsibility, diversity lift us above transactional reality
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February 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Canadian way is moral as well as economic
The threat of massive American tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. has forced our country to reimagine its relationship with its southern neighbour. This crisis is leading us into a long-overdue national reset. glenargan.substack.com/p/canadian-w...
The threat of massive American tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. has forced our country to reimagine its relationship with its southern neighbour. This crisis is leading us into a long-overdue national reset. glenargan.substack.com/p/canadian-w...
Donald Trump thinks Canadians will just fall over and give him a big hug. You know nothing, Donald. glenargan.substack.com/p/emperor-ma...
Emperor may not like what he covets
The so-called 51st state will bring new dimensions to life in America
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January 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Donald Trump thinks Canadians will just fall over and give him a big hug. You know nothing, Donald. glenargan.substack.com/p/emperor-ma...
January 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM