Canadians want authenticity in their political candidates
Political candidates who come across as caricatures fashioned by consultants and marketing machines will lose. Canadians are tired of it.
Assange is free at last, but the real bad guys won
The Wikileaks founder’s ordeal will prevent a dozen, or 100, or 1,000 potential whistle-blowers who have information that the public needs to know from blowing their whistles.
Canadians are living through a mental health crisis
The journey towards equitable mental health care for all is far from over. It requires unwavering dedication, continuous advocacy, and collaborative efforts from all sectors of society.
Tax fairness for the next generation will protect the future of our farms
The 2024 budget was based around the idea of “fairness for all generations,” yet this legislation has the potential to cause serious negative consequences for both retiring farmers and the next generation of Canadian farm families.
Being a proud Quebecer doesn’t mean being a nationalist
Quebec remains a distinct and important contributor to Canada, whose success I will also celebrate next Monday.
I know what political parties should do this summer
The Liberals need to show proof of life, the Conservatives need to stay vigilant, and the NDP have to show they matter.
Abandoned comrades: it’s our moral obligation to support the language and cultural advisers
After playing a crucial role in Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, cultural advisers face disparity in recognition and care.
Fiscal oversight shouldn’t be treated as chump change
It’s nice to see that at least some MPs are taking their jobs seriously. As The Hill Times’ Neil Moss reports this week, members of the House Public Accounts Committee have flagged the potential for a lapse in federal funding for a training program that helps them navigate the annual Public Accounts report. Released at […]
The power of non-partisanship in business advocacy
Associations, businesses, and lobbyists are far less effective if they limit themselves to talking to only one party.
Gains change a capital idea
The macro result of these preferential tax policies is that wealth inequality has ballooned, and contributed to our political instability and revolts.
