Martin Regg Cohn

Toronto Star political columnist. Recovering foreign correspondent. Reliving past pix here:

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Two former Alberta premiers, @jkenney and @RachelNotley, teamed up for the Democracy Forum I hosted @TorontoMet. Their collaboration is a political miracle, but it won’t work a referendum miracle unless Albertans tune in and turn out. Today's column https://t.co/IBnglysfFg

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

If you’re still puzzled by Doug Ford’s on-again off-again, endorsement non-endorsement of @oliviachow for mayor, get used to it. There’s more where that came from. Friday's column on Ford's affinities https://t.co/MVuK4aPFDx

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

As PM @MarkJCarney tells UN the settlements are a roadblock on the path to peace, a look back at the fight over history and territory. Wednesday's column https://t.co/tHDhhARo6D

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Canada is telling Israeli voters what they need to hear as they decide on their country’s future, Martin Regg Cohn writes. https://t.co/IalSraFnPy

[Andrew Griffith 🇨🇦 @Andrew_Griffith]

@reggcohn Canada made the right call on the West Bank https://t.co/7HC7mMnwiV via @torontostar Agree

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Canada will ban commercial ties to Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The logic, in law and in policy, is inevitable and ineluctable. They have long been an obstacle to peace and 2 states. Today's column https://t.co/yHq5jnLB4y

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Without the foundation of an education, our democracy is untutored and unformed. Teachers are key to critical thinking. "To advance democracy, we turn to educators,” says former Lieut.-Gov. @LizDowdeswell. Today's column on her inaugural democracy awards: https://t.co/GLHOm97vvS

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How to explain Doug Ford’s defiance when unveiling a bloated, bloviating, 37-member cabinet — the biggest in Ontario history — that papers over the cracks at Queen’s Park? Hubris. Today's column https://t.co/gWNoWoi6lS

[Stephen Tustin @stustin]

"(Notley's) mission — her reason for joining up with Kenney — is to “get out the vote.” Her fellow federalists may not be as passionate about turning out on voting day as the diehard separatists who want to send a message" - @reggcohn #Alberta #Canada https://t.co/B8Gqcsb0s6

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

HAPPENING SOON: Two ex-premiers and rivals, Jason @jkenney and @RachelNotley, team up for our Democracy Forum @TorontoMet talking about Alberta's looming separation referendum. 12 noon today EDT, Sept 10, watch via Toronto Star livestream: https://t.co/B84LsefAtG

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Two ex-premiers and rivals, Jason @jkenney and @RachelNotley, team up for our Democracy Forum @TorontoMet talking about Alberta's looming separation referendum. Thurs Sept 10 via Zoom at 12 noon EDT. Free sign-up here: https://t.co/ebTtTYK3ec

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

With an election on, Quebecers are targeted by America’s antics more than anyone. Language and livelihoods are imperiled. In the fight for national unity, Quebec and the rest of Canada are triangulating against Trump. Thursday's column https://t.co/vklLxnhwh4

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Two ex-premiers and rivals, Jason @jkenney and @RachelNotley, team up for our Democracy Forum @TorontoMet to talk about the fight for Alberta's future as a referendum looms. Join us Thurs Sept 10 via Zoom, noon EDT. Register here: https://t.co/ebTtTYK3ec

[Stephen Tustin @stustin]

Bingo! From @reggcohn. Don't like what's happening in Ontario? Blame the @OntarioNDP and the @OntLiberal, perhaps the most ineffective opposition parties in Canadian history. #Ontario #DougFord #EightYears https://t.co/UIjNSOA49a

[Robert Benzie @robertbenzie]

NEW: @abacusdata poll for the @TorontoStar finds Premier Doug Ford is getting a Trump bump. (Last night’s byelection vote tallies in parentheses. Turnout was 25%, half that of a general election.)
PC: 42% (38%)
Lib: 31% (30%)
NDP: 17% (26%)
GPO: 4% (3%)

https://t.co/9RAgj1YvKm

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

If you’re counting on dumping Doug Ford in 2029, don’t count the votes just yet. If the opposition couldn’t conjure up a single “change” byelection this week, how can they bank on a “change” election next time the province votes? My wknd column online now https://t.co/cPnOT46Olr

[David Coletto @DavidColetto]

Be sure to subscribe to the @TorontoStar to get the latest #onpoli @abacusdataca poll results tomorrow from @robertbenzie

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Ever wonder why Donald Trump is so much more bloody-minded toward Canada than Mexico? Because while Trump wants all of Canada, the last thing he wants is more Mexico — or Mexicans. Which is why we’re in for a rougher ride. Friday's column https://t.co/sFbU3OqcJA

[Stephen Tustin @stustin]

"When (Doug) Ford espouses a lean and mean governmental machine that cuts every tax and fee in sight, he doesn’t own up to the hidden subsidies that bleed our budget even more" - @reggcohn #sameoldsameold #Ontario https://t.co/WHc7lVgxtO

[Martin Regg Cohn @reggcohn]

Enough of Donald Trump’s cross-border war games for now. What’s our own game plan within Ontario’s own borders? Wednesday's column on what Doug Ford and the opposition are and aren’t doing https://t.co/O1lQPSSNs4