Anaida Poilievre’s Quebec charm offensive
Given the strategic importance of having strong representation from Quebec in a potential Poilievre government, the Conservative leader’s wife is now likely to be centre stage in the province.
The North
Canada playing catch-up with northern technological futures
As a northern nation, Canada lags far behind its Arctic peers in technological and entrepreneurial development.
Salmon in the Yukon and Alaska is a disappearing way of life
Failing to act now in our northern rivers will only lead to a cascading effect that will threaten salmon stocks all the way down the west coast of North America.
Reflections on the 125th anniversary of the Yukon Act
An appreciation of the territory’s background is a key element to understanding its current status within Canada, and part of the Yukon framework for moving forward.
Indigenous Peoples are bearing the brunt of the North’s sky-high cost of living
Inflation has hit Nunavut harder than anywhere else, and the Liberal government must do better and invest more in housing and infrastructure.
What do pandemics and climate change have in common? They disrupt supply chains
We absolutely need climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-resilient supply chains to prepare for climate change and extreme climate events.
The tuberculosis crisis in Canada’s North is a social justice issue
In addition to the work addressing the housing crisis and food insecurity, intergenerational trauma caused by TB sanatoriums must be acknowledged as a social determinant of health in Nunavut.
Traditional knowledge usurped by politics: a missed opportunity
As displayed at a recent House committee meeting, politicking and parliamentary procedures epitomized how far we still have to go if we want to meet in the middle on the path towards reconciliation.
Is this the beginning of the end for François Legault?
The Quebec premier was first elected in 2018 on promises of political stability and better economic management, but has since suffered a series of devastating self-inflicted wounds.
