It’s not about one day—it’s about the next 10 years and beyond
Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.
Strengthening Canada’s ties with the ASEAN region
Canada stands to gain greatly from investing in and developing close ties with this dynamic and economically vibrant part of the world.
Let’s get creative: CAF can’t keep picking up emergency response shortfall
Given the reality of climate change, the demand for federal disaster assistance will only increase. The answer cannot always be ‘send in the military.’
Susan Riley sums it all up: letter writer
Re: “Pumping more oil while the house burns down: how long will the fantasy last?” (The Hill Times, July 29). Susan Riley sums it all up. If you didn’t understand the climate dilemma we are facing, then after reading her article, you will have a pretty good idea. But does knowing make a difference? Will it […]
Byelections don’t count, except when they do
In Montreal, Justin Trudeau is putting his leadership on the line; in Winnipeg, Pierre Poilievre is testing out his cosplay routine as a ‘regular guy,’ and in both cities, Jagmeet Singh and the NDP are fighting to strengthen their national position.
So much at stake, we can’t afford to go backwards: Freedman
Re: “Environmental checkup: reviewing governments’ clean-economy performance,” (The Hill Times, July 8, by Sarah McBain and Thomas Gunton). It was fantastic to hear the good news that if Canada stays the course on all measures it has already announced, then we’ll be on track to significantly reduce emissions this decade, and will get very close to our […]
At a time like this, we need peacemakers in leadership roles: Whitehorse letter writer
Re: “Political interference in University of Windsor’s autonomy will have a steep cost,” (The Hill Times, July 18, by Naved Bakali and Jillian Rogin). Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is “deeply disturbed” by Windsor University’s peaceful resolution of the student protest against the Israeli assault on Gaza. What did he expect? Police with dogs? Bloody arrests? […]
World is holding its breath over events unfolding in the Middle East
With the assassination of the political leader of Hamas in Tehran, Iran is vowing revenge against Israel. No one knows what that will look like. For now, the combatants seem to have forgotten some wise words. Seek vengeance, dig two graves.
Longing for peace for Palestinians: Montreal letter writer
Re: “Why Palestinian voices cannot be silenced again” (The Hill Times, July 17, by Shaun Narine). I just want to thank you for your integrity and humanity in shedding light on the double standards of this government regarding Palestine and Palestinians. They have suffered enough, and continue to suffer for more than 75 years of […]
Canada needs a national emergency response agency
There are jurisdictional issues over emergency responses, but the federal government should create one national registry so Canada is better prepared for the worst.
