Uncertainty over capital gains changes puts taxpayers in Kafkaesque world
Taxpayers face a substantive—and controversial—change to the tax system advanced by an unpopular government that tried and failed to get it passed before prorogation.
Federal changes threaten post-secondary system
The federal government’s U-turn on foreign student eligibility could undo years of work by universities and colleges to open themselves to the world.
Time for Canada to step up as a human rights world leader
The time has come for Canada to prove that it can once again be a global leader in human rights, and perhaps inspire some of the world’s leaders to do the same.
A national public safety broadband network can help border security
Modernizing public safety communications must be part of Canada’s response to Donald Trump’s security concerns.
Navigating the looming U.S. tariff storm
Resilience, quick response, and strategic negotiation are key in navigating the volatile international trade landscape.
Three possible scenarios if Trump really does invade Greenland, and none end well
There is a genuine possibility that the U.S. Armed Forces (assuming they obey a clearly illegal order) will invade and seize the territory of another NATO member on Trump’s command (unless his people can talk him out of it). I still find this highly implausible, but the man keeps going on about it so we should consider the likely consequences.
What about a 2026 election instead?
If the Liberals and the NDP can seal a deal on electoral reform, the new prime minister would have a longer runway to the next election—which could be pushed back well into next year.
Canada holds a valuable bargaining chip in trade talks with Trump
Scrapping supply management would allow Trump to deliver more access to the Canadian market for the farmers that overwhelmingly supported him.
Words won’t eliminate Islamophobia—we need action from everyone
Canada remains one of the deadliest places for Muslims dealing with Islamophobic hate amongst G7 countries. To change that, we cannot just simply say that hate has no place in Canada—we have to make it true.
Housing, climate, and human rights: a critical opportunity in Canada’s next federal election
Parties that truly prioritize a rights-based approach will have the opportunity to deliver concrete policies that address the twin crises of housing and climate change.
