Doug Ford tries to save the furniture
Ford’s Sept. 21 reversal of the Greenbelt decision was clearly a rear-guard action in the face of the fast-growing shambles overtaking his government regarding land dealings.
Only in Quebec would ‘English Week’ be controversial
For the more than one million Quebec anglophones, being blamed for the global popularity of English is tiresome and disheartening.
Why New Brunswick’s Indigenous leaders support nuclear energy development
Nuclear’s focus on the future and on building something to benefit future generations aligns with traditional First Nation values and wisdom.
Feds can no longer ignore devastation from substance use in the North
Northern-specific data is necessary to ensure the federal government is not swayed by popular southern theories.
Yukon premier wants feds to invest in ‘nation-building’ infrastructure to unlock critical minerals and boost Arctic sovereignty
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says recent comments by a fellow northern premier criticizing the federal government are ‘accurate,’ and he is seeking similar commitments from Ottawa to the ones recently made to his territorial counterpart.
Where the buck stops in the Greenbelt scandal is anybody’s guess
Several attempts by authorities to scrutinize or consider scrutinizing the secret decision-making operation are ongoing, but responsibility for getting to the bottom of this favouritism-ridden affair is proving iffy all around.
StatsCan isn’t doing Quebec’s anglophones any favours
A recent Statistics Canada report provides a clearer picture of who can speak English in Quebec, but that doesn’t define the province’s English-speaking community.
What happens with no ‘gatekeepers’? Just look at Ford’s Greenbelt scandal
The Greenbelt property sell-out is as sordid a saga of backroom dealings, favouritism, greed, and government corner-cutting as you are ever likely to encounter.
We need a champion and leadership to secure the Arctic
Canada’s global reputation on national security is that of a free-loader that does not carry its fair share of defence.
Renewable energy industry warns of ‘brain drain’ to the United States if Alberta government doesn’t reverse its moratorium
Alberta’s pause on approvals for new solar and wind projects comes as the United States marks the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which introduced game-changing incentives for the energy transition and made the U.S. an attractive market for skilled workers.
