Budget 2025 is more of the same
The budget has positive measures, but it fails to provide a credible plan for the future. What is the Carney government’s vision for the future?
The critical-minerals battle is being fought on land—and over the sea
Internal documents give the impression Canada would gladly abandon its current support for a seabed-mining moratorium if some standards were in place.
Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run
This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.
Canada’s research strength is world-class—now we need to all pull in the same direction
Our innovation system remains fragmented. Partnerships between universities, industry and government are often too ad hoc, funding cycles are short, and incentives are often misaligned.
Losing Canada’s last big critical minerals champion: the stakes in the Anglo–Teck deal
At a time when the U.S. is increasingly focused on securing its own supply chains, approval of the merger may come to represent a serious misstep.
Building a national Canadian economy starts with our fuel sector
For the prime minister to build ‘one strong national economy,’ he must first work with provinces and territories to fix unfair and inconsistent regulations and policies across the country.
Studies show no evidence of negative health effect of uranium processing in Port Hope: Whitlock
Re: “Port Hope residents continue to be ‘collateral damage,’” (The Hill Times, letters to the editor, Oct. 20). The facts about the public health impact of uranium processing in Port Hope, Ont., are derived from numerous studies over the past 80 years. These studies show no evidence of a negative health effect, which is consistent with […]
Keystone XL is back from the dead, and so are the politics of pipelines
Advancing major projects may be a consequence of Canada-U.S. tensions, but it’s unclear how the prime minister can reconcile this approach with caucus members who favour more decisive climate action.
Carney has an obligation to better define his priorities for the Canada-U.S. relationship
Meanwhile, we need much greater debate on our choices—and this is where Parliament is derelict in its duty.
The North: different by design, essential by nature
Our governments are already moving together on the projects that matter most. But we cannot build them alone. The Northwest Territories and our Indigenous partners are ready. Now it’s Ottawa’s turn to match that readiness with firm, long-term commitments.
