With the final days of 2013 wheeling to their conclusion, it's time to take stock before turfing the old calendar.
On a large political scale it's been a year when some of our most cynical fears were confirmed. After Snowden, we've all eaten from the tree of knowledge. We know that they know that we know.
The Senate scandal showed us that while Tory political appointees apparently can't figure out where they live, there are few doubts about where the cheque - and damage control - is coming from.
As 2014 gathers steam, Liberals will also find out if Trudeau's good hair and pedigree translate into raising funds for the war chest.
Enbridge got the green light in 2013, but with widespread First Nations opposition, that battle is just getting started.
Expect a fight closer to home on Kinder Morgan's pipeline proposal.
Provincially, Christy Clark's upset victory was one for the record books. We wait with bated breath for either her jobs plan or "families first" agenda to show some progress.
For the NDP, 2013 couldn't have been worse. We'll watch to see in the New Year whether the party is truly looking for reinvention.
On the local scene, density and approval of several contentious developments were hot topics in 2013. That fallout could continue as potential candidates start thinking about walking their talk in the fall municipal elections.
That is, if anyone can tear their eyes away from Rob Ford and the civic scene in Toronto. When it comes to getting the governments we deserve, we are thankful for small mercies.
