A harbinger of things to come
The upcoming voyage of the Crystal Serenity through Canada’s Northwest Passage is commanding considerable public attention. Understandably. It may not be the first cruise ship to make the journey, but with a passenger list numbering more than 1,000 and a crew of at least 600, it will be by far the largest. The opening of […]
To live up to its obligations, Canada must reject Energy East
The Vancouver Declaration on Clean Growth and Climate Change begins by stating that “Canada stands at the threshold of building our clean-growth economy. This transition will create a strong and diverse economy, create new jobs, and improve our quality of life.” We agree with this. However, to make this happen, the government needs the courage […]
The federal-provincial approach to climate change: how is this going to work?
The Liberal government will have its work cut out for itself come September, when final reports resulting from the federal-provincial approach to creating a national strategy to combat climate change and meet Canada’s 2030 carbon reduction goal are released. The meeting of first ministers in Vancouver this past March resulted in the creation of four […]
Trudeau’s aura eclipsing strong Quebec cabinet team, poll shows
MONTREAL—At this time last year, few were predicting a Liberal victory in the upcoming federal election. Fewer still were willing to bet on a majority win for Justin Trudeau. Even as he was ascending in voting intentions last fall, many assumed that if he became prime minister, Trudeau would need the crutch of a strong ministerial team. […]
Nunavut needs responsible economic development
As Canada’s youngest territory, Nunavut faces a unique set of economic and social development challenges. Nunavut is one of the largest political subdivisions in the world, roughly the size of Mexico, and yet it is also the least populous, with just over 30,000 residents. With a land rich in natural resources, and a resourceful, young […]
Parsing what the UN indigenous rights declaration could mean for Canada
With Canada recently becoming a full supporter of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, experts say the guidelines the document lays out regarding free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) are critical for ensuring that indigenous peoples’ title rights are respected before resource projects are developed in their backyards. But how Canada […]
Northern development must respect traditional way of life
Canada is a Northern nation. The North is a fundamental part of our heritage and our national identity. Now more than ever, the Liberal government must recognize the tremendous opportunities – as well as the many challenges – that exist in the North today. The North is central to the Canadian national identity; and our […]
North needs partner in Ottawa to spur development
The Northwest Territories has long been recognized for the unparalleled economic potential of its natural resources, including hydroelectric potential on par with James Bay, world class oil and gas reserves and mineral deposits like diamonds, gold, tungsten, lead, zinc and rare earths. Responsible development of these resources could fuel economic growth for not just the […]
Putting the pieces in place for development
The Northwest Territories’ potential to contribute to the national economy is huge. While vast reserves of gas and oil have been identified, only small pockets have been exploited. Territorial mines have, for more than 80 years, produced gold, diamonds, tungsten, lead, and other minerals, and are the largest contributor to the territorial GDP. Much of […]
The right blend of realism and vision
Yukoners have always taken great pride in self-reliance. That was true centuries ago when Yukon First Nations subsisted in a pre-contact world. It was true of the first men and women who dragged themselves and everything they owned over the Chilkoot Trail in search of gold. And it remains true today. As Yukoners, we want […]
