Canadians are offering Carney a lot of rope in these early days
The message seems to be ‘trust me’—and so far, most Canadians are inclined to. Besides, a honeymoon is not the time for awkward questions.
Worried about Bill C-5’s effect on environment, Indigenous Peoples, future generations: letter writer
This is likely too late, but I am writing to urge Senators to support amendments to Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, in order to protect Indigenous rights and the environment. An amendment would slow down this rushed bill, and return the bill to the House for further debate and review. But the bill […]
A new leader for the public service
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Michael Sabia will be the next Clerk of the Privy Council, effective July 7. Sabia will join Carney and Marc-André Blanchard, who has been tapped to be Carney’s chief of staff, to form the triumvirate that will lead the country during an uncertain time. These leadership appointments reflect Prime […]
Iran’s uranium enrichment: myths, realities, and what Canada should understand
Canadians deserve an informed debate about the potential proliferation dangers of these new reactor designs, especially as the intention is to export them around the world.
Canada’s government and banks are stuck on oil—and this is a problem
Economic success will only succeed if we become an innovation nation, not a petrostate. We have great talent in Canada and many ambitious entrepreneurs with world-class ideas. That is where we should be putting our economic muscle. And this is Carney’s test.
Flawed in principle and practice: why Canada must say no to Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’
At a time of rising costs of living, climate stress, and overstretched public services, diverting tens of billions to a flawed and provocative weapons system would be irresponsible. Canada’s defence investments must be effective, accountable, and aligned with our national interest.
Canada-India reset and diaspora concerns during G7 summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to invite India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the recent G7 summit was widely hailed by leading political commentators and diaspora groups in Canada. Others came out strongly in opposition to Modi’s visit, too. While the supporters believe that Modi’s participation in the G7 opened up new opportunities to reset […]
We need sustainable and evidence-based approaches to preventing mass casualty attacks in Canada
Canada has to continue to respond to the issue of terrorism together with the broader issue of targeted violence if our primary goal is to prevent mass casualty attacks in Canada. Now more than ever, we need sustainable government funding for evidence-based violence-prevention programs.
Much ado about nothing in Iran
You can trust the Iranian regime, nasty though it is, not to let itself be drawn into truly dangerous confrontations with the United States. Its low-key, largely symbolic responses to American attacks were a model of self-control.
A new Arctic archipelagic defence concept will project Canada’s power in the North
Developing this concept would signal to both allies and adversaries that Canada no longer views its North as peripheral.
