The Idea of Conservatism

Weeks ago, I sat down for a long interview at CBC Radio. It was a deeply nostalgic experience for me. The atrium of the CBC is named for my mother, Barbara Frum. The interviewer was Max Allen, who once produced my mother's radio show, As It Happens . For that reason, perhaps, we had an …

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Written by David Frum on Thursday November 17, 2011

Barbara Frum 1937-1992

Today would have been her 74th birthday. " I hate falseness...I hate a lie - the big ones as well as the little tiny ones...and that really fuels me." - Barbara Frum

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Written by David Frum on Thursday September 8, 2011

Senator Frum

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that he will appoint my sister, Linda Frum Sokolowski, to the Canadian Senate. I am so proud of and thrilled for Linda, a woman of unique grace, talent and accomplishment. Linda Frum Sokolowski   Canadian Prime Minister Stephen …

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Written by David Frum on Thursday August 27, 2009