Archive - Paul Wells

His own morality

How are Canadians protected against Donald Trump if Americans aren't?

Jan 9 • Paul Wells

The Q&A: "I don't want to work less. That's not a talent I have."

Stéphane Dion is back home in Canada, wondering what to do next. Two national-unity crises and a rowdy neighbour loom. He's watching.

Jan 5 • Paul Wells

December 2025

2025: The year in Wells

This year only felt like it was 10 years long. Thanks, always, for your support.

Dec 31, 2025 • Paul Wells

For too long, Canada has thought of itself as the world's warehouse. Time to change that

Dec 30, 2025 • Paul Wells

Music 2025: everything now

The year in recordings, including a surprising amount of Bach

Dec 20, 2025 • Paul Wells

The Conservatives' strong hand

...and their leader's limited ability to play it well

Dec 19, 2025 • Paul Wells

Towards a theory of Carneyism

He's not a systems guy. He's not above the occasional partisan play. Two cases.

Dec 17, 2025 • Paul Wells

"I don't really understand the emotional reaction"

Donald Trump's man in Ottawa on trade and neighbours

Dec 16, 2025 • Paul Wells

30:27

The games parliaments play

The Liberals had a good month. The country needs a good decade.

Dec 15, 2025 • Paul Wells

The Paul Wells Holiday Show 2025

Kapelos, Herle, Lilley, a story from me about changing times, and a singing Bob Rae. Truly, this year our stocking runneth over

Dec 12, 2025 • Paul Wells

1:08:50

The global war on globalism

Trump exports the war for national sovereignty, whether sovereign countries like it or not

Dec 8, 2025 • Paul Wells

A new book sums up the challenges for any leader building a government

Dec 5, 2025 • Paul Wells

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