Ottawa Treaty crucially important to reinforcing Canada’s resolve and protecting civilian lives
April 4 marks the International Day for Action Against Landmines, which recognizes the substantial progress made by those who tirelessly work for land release and provide victim assistance.
Does size really matter? Rethinking public service reform
The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
Canada urgently needs a new growth strategy in response to Trump’s economic war
We need a plan—so where is it?
What Canada needs now is more robust, visionary diplomacy, not more military spending
As the present front-runner in the election race, Mark Carney has a special responsibility to straightforwardly pledge support for a global recommitment to international cooperation based on respect for international law as the urgent security imperative for our time.
Health security must be recognized as a pillar of national security
Strengthening health security demands public awareness, investment, cross-sector collaboration, and its full integration into national security planning.
The third wave of nuclear weapons countries is upon us
Several nations are seeking to replace the lost U.S. guarantee of nuclear deterrence with some homegrown equivalent, and the weapons could be available in just a couple of years if they’re willing to burn through enough money.
More needed to protect communities from rail disasters
Almost 12 years after the deadly Lac-Mégantic crash, Ottawa has made some improvements to rail safety, but many serious issues remain.
Canada-U.S. farm ties in jeopardy
It’s easy to overlook the human side of trade disputes when headlines focus on billion-dollar trade imbalances. Farmers on both sides need a more collaborative path.
Why retaliatory tariffs could cost lives and what we should do instead
For Canada’s life sciences sector, the stakes are even higher in the trade war with the U.S.—both livelihoods and lives are at risk.
In rural Quebec, the wave looks red
This region is not that influential in terms of policy, but its role as a bellwether is significant.
