Upcoming budget critically important to meet challenges, cost of living, and unemployment, head on
This is Mark Carney’s first budget as prime minister, and it is the first federal budget since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term.
On affordable housing, Ottawa should support bottom-up initiatives, not impose top-down solutions
This is a moment of opportunity. Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson should listen to former Toronto mayor David Crombie. Cities are where things actually get done. And solving the afforable housing crisis is surely something that must be done.
Back to Parliament: Time to build Canada together
The federal government’s upcoming Build Canada Homes initiative is a promising step, but speed and scale are critical—and municipalities are key to making it work.
Post-pandemic uptick in public servant sick days making the case for remote work, say unions
Bureaucrats in the core public administration called out sick an average of 5.9 days in 2020-21 compared to 9.2 in 2023-24. ‘We need to be way more flexible with remote work rights,’ says union head Nathan Prier, ‘it’s an obvious solution.’
‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist
‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says David Macdonald.
The Canada that Dryden believed in remains at risk today
There is no reason to think a Poilievre government wouldn’t find ways to seriously weaken the country’s social programs.
School food advocates hopeful program will survive fall budget cuts, but say Ontario falling short of ‘all in’
Despite receiving the largest share of the promised $1-billion over five years, Ontario ranks second last in provincial spending per student on school food programs.
Why Canada must lead on AI in higher education now
In an era where the country’s future will be predicated on a strong and globally reputable post-secondary education system, Canada can combine pragmatic guardrails with the tools and talent to lead.
Not investing in social innovation is holding back our economy
This lack of structured investment weakens our communities and costs Canada billions of dollars each year. While other countries invest heavily in this field, Canada continues to lag behind.
Canada can’t afford to stop moving
We need to act quickly and decisively if we want a country that’s stronger, healthier, and more connected.
