Post-pandemic world presents real opportunity to change U.S.-Canada relationship, experts say
As the November U.S. presidential election approaches, with the prospect of a second-Trump term a real possibility, and the COVID-19 pandemic upending life on both sides of the border, some Canadian foreign policy experts say they expect the fallout from the pandemic will have a lasting effect on the bilateral relationship and the post-pandemic period […]
Unparalleled BoC bond purchasing welcomed to move country from ‘defence to offence,’ says Senator Loffreda
Given continued global financial market turmoil borne from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Canada’s recent and unparalleled foray into bond purchasing comes as a welcome economic stimulus policy to “get confidence back into the market” and to “get the consumer working again,” according to Independent Senator Tony Loffreda. And with a new Bank […]
Canada should seize this opportunity to invest in a green recovery, says letter-writer
Canada is in the middle of a crisis as it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic; continuing to subsidize oil, gas, and petrochemical production puts Canadians at risk. Expanding fossil fuel infrastructure compromises our health and accelerates climate change. Furthermore, since this crisis hit, the economics of energy have changed drastically and many of the proposed projects are […]
Responding to COVID-19 with the border we have
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven policy change as dramatically as the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States did. And in both cases, the U.S.-Canada border has been a focal point. On March 18, in response to predictions of a rapid spread of this coronavirus strain, the United States and Canada jointly announced […]
Look to the new NAFTA for the roadmap to the future of the Canada-U.S. bond
Canadian leadership needs to move beyond COVID-19 border controls and turn to implementing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. In what is already a divisive U.S. election, we must also avoid anything that could be construed as interference. The Nov. 3 elections will decide not just the presidency, but also, crucially, one-third of the Senate plus […]
Not playing house: women’s work deserves equitable treatment in COVID recovery
OTTAWA—The die has been cast. Game on, Canada. Last week, Shopify announced that it is switching to a “digital by default” model of human resources that requires all 5,000 of its employees to work from home indefinitely. This move follows similar ones by Twitter, Square, and Facebook to move permanently to a work-from-home model, while […]
Party leaders putting party staffers in dicey position by taking wrong-smelling wage subsidy
OTTAWA—On the surface, it is symbolically stupid for Canadian political parties—including the federal Liberals, Conservatives, and New Democrats—to be claiming the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). While they are eligible to receive this support because they are classified as not-for-profit organizations and therefore able to get assistance, it just smells wrong. Why? While this likely […]
Liberal actions are eroding the special Canada-U.S. relationship
The relationship between Canada and the United States has been one of the closest the world has ever known. From fighting side-by-side on the European front, to forming NATO, to NORAD, to creating the largest free-trade zone in the world via NAFTA, the integrated nature of the relationship is incomparable anywhere in the world. However, […]
It’s time to learn from free trade talks and boost COVID-19 collaboration
Canadians are poised for a return to work. It will be a “new normal” with the emphasis on public health. Drawing from trade negotiation experience, we can protect ourselves by incorporating standards and certification reflecting international collaboration and consensus. The government is already pursuing this route as it collaborates internationally in the search for a vaccine. Now is […]
Our efforts here in Canada are saving lives
In times of crisis, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has always been there for Canadians. At this time, Canadians and CAF members are mourning the tragic losses in the Cyclone Helicopter and Snowbirds accidents. While the losses are painful, those who serve are continuing to step up for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. While all […]
