Beyond the Polls

Beyond the Polls is Gregory Jack’s SubStack on Canadian public opinion, political behaviour and the forces reshaping public life. It goes beyond topline numbers to examine current events, topics of interest and what the evidence means for institutions, leaders and organizations.

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Your data was breached.  Now it's your problem | Data breaches are becoming more common, but its the end user who is responsible for the fallout.  I speak of personal experience in arguing for stronger data protection laws.

The specture of separatism now hangs over two provinces | The morning after the return of the PQ, I argue we shouldn't worry too much about separatism just yet; there are other issues we should turn our attention to though.

The Magic of Pac Magique and the Paralysis of Quebec Politics | I argue running against Ottawa and Donald Trump wins campaigns, but papering over structural economic decline and doctor shortages won't build a prosperous future.

Canada doesn't need another indispensable partner | After announcing closer ties with Europe, I argue Canada must not stop there.

What happens after Carney's Dragon's Den Day? | In a piece picked up by the Walrus, I argue the summit was the easy part.

If free trade is no longer free, what comes next? | In part two, I outline some of the things Canada can do to become less dependant on the U.S.

The Real Problem Isn't the Tarrifs | In part one, I argue that Canada must learn to live with the tariffs imposed by the United States.

The return of deference, or the age of disengagement? | As trust in institutions frays and politics becomes harder to follow, citizens are transferring judgement to the leaders they choose before turning their attention elsewhere.

Lessons from floor crossings past | We've seen more floor crossings thna usual in the 45th Parliament, but none yet have been truly consequential