Forget two per cent of GDP on defence—but maybe that’s not so bad
Canada’s defence needs will not be solved by aiming for an arbitrary target, even if it would lift the ignominy of being a laggard.
Getting defence policy right will require rigour and a multi-partisan approach
Multi-partisan consensus on matters of national security would ensure continuity, predictable funding, and an altogether more functional approach to how it engages in the world.
Pick a winner—pick defence
Imagine a sector of the Canadian economy that is not that large in the grand scheme of things, but that is very strong in all the determinants of innovation and productivity. We have it.
Environment
We must temper hype around AI with sober reflection on its climate impacts
While AI offers the promise of transformational leaps in efficiency, productivity, and innovation, it comes with significant costs, including to the environment.
Doing the same things over and again will not lead to different results
As the urgency of climate change escalates, the need for a comprehensive and co-ordinated policy framework becomes increasingly crucial.
It is never too late to make brave and bold decisions that preserve a survivable climate
Without making the 2030 goal deeper and urgent, net-zero emissions by 2050 is dangerous.
Harnessing windfall profits to tackle corporate greed and fund a greener future
If the Liberals made big oil and gas companies pay their fair share, it would generate more than $4-billion a year.
How to respond to climate change poses a big question—for answers we need to support science
Science provides the information and evidence our governments require to make sound decisions about the environment.
Meanwhile, climate change is accelerating
Maybe we should quickly rethink our mitigation plans, and shift to how to actually rapidly reduce emissions—not just pretend.
