Bolsonaro, Trump, and democratic takeover attempts
America’s President and Brazil’s former leader—who is in intensive care—once were tied to failed coup attempts in their respective countries.
Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress
We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral reform. Our future, and our planet, depends on it.
Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago
As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It can start by rediscovering its leadership on debt cancellation and becoming a strong ally to countries and people burdened by unpayable debt.
Why AI self-regulation has left Canada’s elections vulnerable
This past election offers a chance for Canada to consider establishing broader standards for digital identity verification across public and private sectors for future campaigns.
An Indo-Pakistan nuclear war would hit the whole world
India has also worked to keep the level of violence down, even though the basic relationship is one of mutual hatred with religious overtones.
AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum
Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.
Blanchet’s Bloc doesn’t add value to Parliament
In this moment of great strain on Canada, hardline separatists like the Bloc Québécois leader and his caucus now hold the balance of power. What a tragedy for Canada.
Here’s hoping MPs return with a sense of respect for Parliament
Rookies and returning incumbents would both be well served by understanding the rules and intended functioning of our federal legislature.
Canada must not join the deregulation race to the bottom
Long-term forestry-based employment can only be sustained if forests are managed to ensure their continued ecological integrity.
Trump and Putin are violating the UN charter to which both of their countries signed on: Toronto reader
Re: “Future MPs should stand up for the rule of law and human rights,” (The Hill Times, April 23, p. 8). The war in Ukraine is a frightening example of the ultimate violation of human rights, and the rule of law. One needs to remember the history that led to the current international crisis—and how […]
