‘Drill, baby, drill’ is outdated
Renewable energy production is now significantly cheaper—and cleaner—to produce.
Population planning must look beyond snapshot of fertility levels
There is no reason for panic about population decline. Instead, we should focus on promoting reproductive agency, and preparing for an aging society.
Bob Rae is feeling the UN’s pain
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Canada has an opportunity to shape Hong Kong’s techno-legal narrative
The new Liberal government can help shape Hong Kong’s tech sector, as it reframes its new relationships with China.
Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame
The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their performance.
Don’t let budget consultations get buried in summer heat
Hopefully, Canadians will speak up and not allow the government to ignore key issues, despite the timing of these dead-of-summer consultations.
Marking a new era: a quiet reset for India–Canada ties
India and Canada should see each other not as hesitant allies, but as natural partners for resilient growth.
Carney’s DST drop was a smart step, says Ottawa reader
Re: “‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump,” (The Hill Times, July 9, p. 11). I would respectfully disagree with the honourable Messrs. Lloyd Axworthy and Sergio Marchi that zeroing the impending digital services tax (DST) was a capitulation to United States President Donald Trump or […]
Talking to Trump requires Canada to have some sort of leverage: Heale
Re: “Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far,” (The Hill Times, July 7, p. 8). I read your editorial with interest, and I do appreciate the preference to see our new prime minister go “elbows up” with United States President Donald Trump. In fact, it was […]
Carney government’s quest for public service efficiencies will test its mettle
The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils its plans.
