John Ivison, Ottawa Citizen
Given the uncertainty in the economy, the PBO does not make any growth projections beyond the end of the year. But does anyone think that Canada is on the brink of a new golden age of prosperity that will rejuvenate the economy?
R. Dergham, Nat’l
James Jay Carafano, National Interest
Trump’s New Marshall Plan
Today, Americans obsess on one key issue–how and when to get America open for business. Thus, it is time for President Donald Trump to implement his Marshall Plan, which could be even more consequential than the original. Marshall saved part of Europe. Trump can save the whole free world.
Edward Fishman, Politico
U.S. and world leaders have a rare chance to craft an international system that works for this era. But they have to avoid the mistakes of the past.
Frida Ghitis, WP Review
The coronavirus pandemic has so far proven to be a boost for many autocratic leaders around the world, who have managed to exploit the crisis to expand and tighten their hold on power. But the situation is different for at least one far-right demagogue, for whom the pandemic is shaping up to become the key line in his political obituary: Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro.
Chris Selley, National Post
'I think he's ended up with more pragmatic advisers who focus more on the art of the possible,' says Toronto Mayor John Tory
Matthew Continetti, Free Beacon
Facing the China threat requires new institutions and renewed alliances
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic
The president created a leadership vacuum. China intends to fill it.
Alex Ward, Vox
Trump wants to retaliate against China over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Exactly how is anyone’s guess.
Chen Shih-chung, The Hindu
If WHO’s mission is to ensure the highest level of health for all, then no country should be excluded from this goal
Steven Erlanger, New York Times
As calls for inquiries and reparations spread, Beijing has responded aggressively, mixing threats with aid and adding to a growing mistrust of China.
