Conservation we need to accomplish in 20,000 days to come
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) marked exactly 20,000 days of conservation on Aug. 30, 2017. This milestone provides an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the work done by the NCC and our partners each day, and the conservation we need to accomplish in the 20,000 days to come. Since the countdown began in […]
‘Time for commitments to be translated into action,’ says AFN national chief
First Nations hold a long-term vision of a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Canada. This vision is supported by a practical approach that builds a stronger country for all of us. Our priorities include movement on those steps, but there are two areas that we can and must move on immediately, areas where Canada’s own courts […]
Everyone knows someone, recovery is possible
OTTAWA—We are all familiar with the growing public conversation on the crisis of Substance Use Disorder in Canada and the tragic effects including accidental over dose or poisoning. No one knows this issue better than families and friends who have long known the fear of loved ones struggling and being in danger. Recently it is […]
A step in modernizing the health system
When asking a Canadian what is special about Canada, undoubtedly they say our universal health-care system. And, I have to agree—I’m proud of it too. In health care, as in all other aspects of our lives, we see continual innovation and evolution. For example, telehomecare is making a difference for John Dickson from Oshawa, Ont. […]
Burma: Rohingya genocide
LONDON, U.K.—During the past 65 years of military rule in Burma, the army has killed thousands of people from almost every one of the country’s numerous minorities: Shans, Karens, Kachins, Karennis, Mon, Chin and many smaller groups. But the only ones who have faced a genocide are the Rohingya, and it is happening right now. […]
Bureaucrats should not choose public art
OTTAWA—Imagine a public arts policy where bureaucrats choose the art. No, we are not talking China. The City of Calgary has recently been debating a motion to freeze public art investment, because some councillors are not happy with controversial art installations. Calgary councillor Shane Keating recently spoke to the media about the motion to freeze […]
Politics in the land of the bland
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Political watchers like to joke about the NDP leadership race’s utter boringness. But when you actually think about it, singling out the NDP for a lack of excitement is totally unfair, because, let’s face it, the Conservatives and Liberals are equally boring. Now, let me quickly point out that when I say “boring” I […]
I’ll never forget Allan J. MacEachen’s advice
TORONTO—The only reason sane people get involved in politics—or create a work of art, or write a book, or build a bridge, or climb mountains—is because they want to be immortal. We’re all going to die, sooner or later, and we want to be remembered for something. In my limited experience, that’s mostly why people […]
Can O’Regan avoid putting his foot in veterans’ mouths?
OTTAWA—If the first public comments of newly appointed Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan are anything to go by, veterans and the governing Liberals should be worried. The Trudeau government will have to understand veterans far better. They also should be eager to do more than they promised if they wish to reverse seven decades of […]
Revamped legislation and regulatory reinvigoration on the docket for telecom and broadcasting in fall sitting
PARLIAMENT HILL—Everything old is new again when it comes to telecom and media issues percolating in Ottawa this fall, from reviews and renegotiations of old legislation and trade agreements, to court battles litigating long-simmering personnel disputes and CRTC decisions. Despite a dizzying array of issues to keep sight of, expect many eyes to find focus […]
