Action required to make up for time lost on foreign interference

The time for analysis has passed. Let’s get to work on fixing the gaps in our system.
Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system

Canada’s correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.
Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
Canada’s ‘long-term vision’ for border security should include input from people already doing the job: CBSA union president

CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

Donald Trump’s month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
Feds can do plenty during prorogation to take on Trump trade threats, say experts

Former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick says opposition leaders calling for Parliament to resume need to ‘retract the threat to immediately stab the government in the chest and force a six-week election.’
Breaking down barriers

Reducing interprovincial trade barriers is a long-term solution, and not likely to pick up the short-term slack from any potential tariffs.
Next wildfire season won’t wait, and neither should homeowners

Canadians have a history of adapting to bad conditions, from harsh winters to economic downturns. It’s time to channel that spirit into wildfire preparedness and action.
From Los Angeles to Jasper: how we can better prepare for wildfires

Fragmented approaches and inadequate preparation leave communities exposed.
Canadian politicos react to Trump’s inauguration speech

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, who spent the morning of Trump’s second inauguration doing an interview with CP24’s morning show, said Canada needs to be strong, smart and united. ‘The key is not to be scared.’