Why we must ‘contextualize’ hate
If we fail to understand acts of hatred and their context, even greater suffering and evil may be unleashed.
On language, these MNAs don’t vote in their constituents’ interests
In supporting an anti-bilingualism resolution, a group of Quebec Liberal MNAs failed to speak up for their community, its values, and history.
Deal disquiet: CUSMA review could be a rough ride with the U.S. holding the reins, says pact’s negotiator
Canada, the U.S., and Mexico could all be jockeying to sweeten the deal as competing interests and priorities colour the road to the required 2026 review.
G7 faces toughest tests of its 50-year history
The G7 is now at the forefront of anti-authoritarian forces in the deepening geostrategic struggle magnified by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The minister who cried capital gains
The feds are trying to weaponize the capital gains framework as some form of class warfare under the cover of a call for fairness.
The far-right ties that bind
The results of the European Parliament elections are just one of many signposts along the path to nationalism on which Canada finds itself.
MPs pass motion demanding disclosure of green fund records after damning AG report
A Conservative motion asks the government and the Auditor General’s office to hand over all records relating to Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
Translation Bureau launches ‘entry-level’ accreditation pilot, raising red flags for industry association
The bureau’s plans are ‘watering down the qualification that’s required to uphold official language requirements,’ says AIIC Canada’s advocacy lead Nicole Gagnon.
Labour and Seniors Minister O’Regan finds a new comms lead
Plus, there are some recent staff departures from the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough.
‘No hope’ for Liberals winning next federal election with Trudeau as leader, say pollsters
Only in Quebec do the Liberals lead the Conservatives in support. But they trail the Tories across all age groups, particularly among the 30-to-44-year-old crowd. The one hopeful sign for Trudeau party is with the 18-29 age cohort where, at 28 per cent, they still trail the Tories at 32 per cent.
