Opportunities for Canada as the EV market grows to meet rising demand
As we move away from fossil fuels, demand for electricity is rising quickly, especially since EVs need so much energy to charge their batteries.
Sustainable Jobs Act must be strengthened if Canada is to succeed in a low-carbon future
The international momentum to move away from fossil fuels towards low-carbon energy and industries will not wait for Canada to be ready.
Carbon-pricing course change drives Liberals into another self-made mess
Instead of winning votes in one region and getting applauded for responding to regional concerns, the Liberals have set off a national bidding war for regional wins.
Inaction is perpetuating Canada’s digital divide
Changing the way we deploy spectrum is a key part of the solution to bridging the rural-urban divide, and ensuring equitable access to affordable and reliable telecommunications services for all Canadians.
Rapid change in our media scene highlights the growing importance of CBC/Radio-Canada
Every Canadian has views about how to change it, and some even want to kill it, but some kind of vision fit for a rapidly changing world needs to come out of the dialogue.
Innovation Minister Champagne could solve connectivity in Canada
By using spectrum conditions in Toronto, he’s let it slip that he has the power to bring affordable bills to the hands of people across the country.
An online safety bill in Canada: time to get on with it already
Canadian youth are at greater risk online than their peers in much of the democratic world because our federal government won’t table a long-promised bill.
Navigating the country’s telecommunications landscape a tricky task
On the telecom side of things, the CRTC’s long-standing focus on the fundamental issues of access and affordability is far more tangible than the ethereal cultural ambitions that have swamped the broadcasting boat.
Canada must embrace digital transformation to achieve climate change and sustainability goals
In just the last year, Canadians have experienced the devastating effects of wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, heat waves, and drought. Shaped by the effects of climate change, the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events is concerning for all Canadians, with recent opinion polls indicating that 89 per cent have noticed an increase in natural […]
Inadequate Online News Act regulations pay lip service to journalistic independence
The transparency provisions in the Online News Act fall short of ensuring Canadians can comprehend the extent of non-cash influence that tech giants may wield in the news industry.
