What this country needs is more pride and hope, especially right now
What’s missing is a strong sense of patriotism—a pride in what we have accomplished as a country, a love of country, and a commitment to work together to build an even better country, while acknowledging the mistakes we have made in the past as well as our steps to correct for them.
Hamas must release all hostages and surrender: Alan Williams
Re: “Ottawa can no longer ignore rising death toll in Gaza,” (The Hill Times, June 6, by Usama Khan). The author is quite right when he says Canada should “stand in solidarity against the massacre of innocent lives, and to demand accountability for those who perpetrate such horrors.” Where we clearly differ is with respect to […]
Trudeau must meet with caucus before September
Constituents deserve answers, just as Liberal backbenchers deserve answers from the leadership of their party.
Reflections on Canada, five years in
Reflecting on the fifth anniversary of landing in Canada from Australia, I’ve decided to set out something every citizen loves to read—a series of unsolicited, lukewarm takes from a foreigner about their country.
Understanding Poilievre’s conservatism
Conservatism is increasingly all about opposing the three main ‘isms’ of the 21st century: globalism, wokism, and elitism.
Let’s refocus our immigration policy on skills
With immigration more important than ever, Canadian policymakers would do well to invite businesses to the table, map their labour market needs, and build on recent moves to keep our system among the world’s best.
The question of genocide in Ukraine
While no court has yet to render a verdict on the actions of Vladimir Putin and his forces, there is mounting evidence that Russia may be guilty of major violations of global humanitarian law.
Governments unprepared for risks of a dilbit spill in western waters
I can lament the failure of the B.C. NDP and the federal Liberals to keep their promises, while praying that the likely spills will be averted by sheer luck.
Preserving a vital resource: our broadcast heritage
We are the only nation in the developed world that has failed to adequately address preservation of our media heritage.
An Arctic strategy is the nation-building project Canada needs now
Canada’s long-term goals in the region depend on the development of Northern and Indigenous communities.
