Mayors and councils could shine in fight to stop climate change, writes reader
To all of Canada’s mayors, councils, and municipalities: do we have to be last or first to be an activist in actually doing something that not only makes sense, but also will set a standard for every municipality across Canada and in this province? Mayors and councils have an opportunity to shine and make it […]
‘We want to work in partnership instead of begging’: municipal leaders call for new funding framework
Local governments want to discuss a new framework tying funds to factors such as economic and population growth, instead of relying primarily on property tax.
Qanittaq: a unique vision for clean Arctic shipping
Memorial University and the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada co-lead the partnership to address the increase in Arctic vessel traffic, the related environmental impacts affecting Arctic populations and to support Inuit communities’ needs for safe and cost-efficient resupply.
Amid summer staffing crunch, no provinces have yet submitted health-care ‘action plans’ to feds
The outstanding health action plans are an ‘urgent’ matter, but provinces must take the time to get them ‘as close to right as possible’ says the president of the Canadian Medical Association.
It was hard for Anglo-Quebecers to celebrate Fête nationale this year
The English-speaking community has built bridges with francophone Quebecers for generations, but are being given the cold shoulder by Ottawa and Quebec City.
Multiculturalism remains a benefit, not a threat, to Canadian society
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a reminder to not only respect the diversity of views, but also renew our commitment to call out and eliminate hate crimes, hate speech, and online hate.
Looming historic clash over energy will again redraw federal political fortunes
Despite talk about collaboration, the country seems headed for another bruising national fight over energy in the months ahead.
Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls trade barbs, each claiming to be more qualified: ‘I’m the only one who actually runs a government,’ says Crombie
Even if Bonnie Crombie fails to win the Ontario leadership, the Mississauga mayor says she will still run for the provincial Liberals in the next election.
Smith’s win ‘complicates’ climate change debate for Ottawa, but Trudeau may gain from provincial sparring partner, say observers
Energy policy will provide the major ‘flashpoints’ between Alberta and Ottawa, and it’s no longer possible for the feds to wait Smith out, said Dan Arnold.
No matter who forms government, oil and gas has won the Alberta election
Few Canadian political leaders are willing to challenge the still-profitable, immensely powerful oil and gas industry, which is at the heart of our climate challenge.
