Canada’s social safety system isn’t robust enough to support a 'just and fair transition' to the clean economy for all workers, leaving fossil fuel-dependent communities at risk. It’s time that changed.
With federal budget season just around the corner, it’s time our government put forward a plan to fulfill its promise of a “just and fair transition” to the clean economy.
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The outgoing premier’s response to COVID, caucus management, and leadership style led to his undoing, say Conservative strategists, lessons Tory leadership contenders should consider.
After he attacked Ukraine, Russian leader Vladimir Putin often rattled his nuclear sabre. Disarmament advocates say this is a reminder that the West, and the world, should work on ridding themselves of nuclear weapons.
Experts in social media and digital politics say that Pierre Poilievre is seeking to bypass the media and talk directly to voters with his extensive use of online video on platforms like YouTube.
The political rhetoric surrounding 'freedom' isn't necessarily new, says Yan Plante, but the pandemic put an even greater emphasis on it and has a chance to grow deeper roots depending on who wins the Conservative race.
B.C. is jumping from 43 to 44 ridings, and the province’s proposed new electoral district is being carved out of its southern interior, between Vernon and Kelowna.
Parliamentarians were told they did not properly consult the disabled community, and urged to pause expansion to persons with mental illnesses as sole underlying condition in 2023.
'Any and all racism is evil and must be stopped,' says Conservative MP and party leadership hopeful Pierre Poilievre. 'Any individual who engages in racism is personally responsible for his behaviour.'
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