Robyn Urback
CanadajournalistFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Robyn Urback is a columnist for the Globe and Mail, recognized for her sharp commentary on Canadian politics. In her recent writings, she has scrutinized Premier Doug Ford's decision to call an early election, suggesting potential ulterior motives behind his strategic moves. Urback's analyses often challenge prevailing narratives, making her a significant voice in discussions surrounding Ontario's political dynamics.
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Robyn Urback writes about the complexities surrounding MAID for mental illness in Canada.
Of course Canada is not ready for MAID for mental illness. We probably won’t ever beCanada· 2026-06-19
Robyn Urback argues that it is the right time to scale back extended health benefits for refugees.
Conservatives call for investigation into asylum seekers’ access to health careCanada· 2026-02-23
Robyn Urback commented on the Public Safety Minister's remarks regarding the gun buyback program.
A pilot for Canada’s gun buyback was a failure. The Liberals are committing anywayCanada· 2026-01-15
Robyn Urback discusses the challenges of maintaining single-tier health care in Canada.
Yes, the health care system is a mess, but Danielle Smith’s gambit risks failureCanada· 2025-11-27
Robyn Urback argues that Canada's health care system is not universal or egalitarian.
Canadians are protecting the mirage of single-tier health care. It doesn’t existCanada· 2025-11-26
Robyn Urback argues that Canada has lost the plot on MAID.
Advance requests for MAID ‘generally supported,’ national consultations findCanada· 2025-10-30
Robyn Urback is a Globe opinion columnist discussing the challenges Carney faces.
The challenges ahead for Carney as Parliament resumesCanada· 2025-09-16
Robyn Urback: We need a by-election in Terrebonne.
Elections Canada to review special ballot system after vote issues in Terrebonne, other ridingsCanada· 2025-09-15
Robyn Urback questions the point of the NDP.
The NDP remains an unserious party for a serious timeCanada· 2025-09-08
Robyn Urback is one of the Globe columnists answering questions about Mark Carney's cabinet.
What has Carney’s cabinet done in its first 100 days? Submit a question to our columnistsCanada· 2025-08-22
Robyn Urback commented on Prime Minister Mark Carney's negotiation strategy, suggesting it could be seen as a 'chicken dance'.
Canada’s Carney talked tough on Trump
United Kingdom· 2025-07-12
Robyn Urback stated that the digital services tax was bad policy, but killing it now makes us look terribly weak.
How much longer will Ottawa keep blundering on tech policy?Canada· 2025-07-03
Columnist Robyn Urback argues against the digital services tax.
Business Brief: High stakes, low on chipsCanada· 2025-07-03
Robyn Urback discusses the need for radical tax reform in Canada.
No more half measures: to get out of our growth rut, Canada needs radical tax reformCanada· 2025-06-20
Robyn Urback wrote an opinion piece about the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald.
Sir John A. Macdonald statue uncovered at Queen’s Park despite opposition from First NationsCanada· 2025-06-12
Robyn Urback discusses the implications of the election results for the Conservative Party and its leader Pierre Poilievre.
Opinion: Globe columnists Urback, Coyne and Mason discuss: Carney stays Prime Minister. What now?Canada· 2025-05-02
Robyn Urback is one of the Globe columnists discussing the future of political leaders.
Campaign Call: Obstacles ahead for Poilievre, Carney and the NDPCanada· 2025-05-01Robyn Urback is a columnist participating in the discussion about the election.
Campaign Call: Unpacking the final days of the electionCanada· 2025-04-26
Hi, I’m Robyn Urback, columnist at The Globe.
Federal election debate live updates: Leaders take stage for final faceoff before April 28 voteCanada· 2025-04-17
Robyn Urback is a columnist who is part of the election panel discussion.
Campaign Call: What it means to be a ‘change’ candidateCanada· 2025-03-28Robyn Urback posted on social media about the Conservatives waging an election campaign they never got to have.
Canada’s Liberals on course for political resurrection amid trade war, polls show | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18
Robyn Urback is a columnist who will be answering questions about the Ontario election.
Morning Update: Election day in OntarioCanada· 2025-03-02
Robyn Urback has suggested Ford might have some ulterior motives to calling such an early election.
Q+A: What do you want to know about the Ontario election? Submit your questions nowCanada· 2025-02-26