Broad generalizations inaccurate and unhelpful, writes Nuclear Society
Re: “Humans should not be exposed to deadly radioactive poisons: Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility,” (The Hill Times, May 27, p. 8). By inappropriately redefining “clean” as being something that is “not radioactive,” Gordon Edwards makes a mockery of the word. By his definition our foods, buildings, and even ourselves must all be considered “unclean,” […]
Lobbying can play a positive role in Canadian governance
Not relying on the expertise of people who genuinely understand how government works would be like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
A national sustainable agriculture plan needs to include universities
Greater funding and collaboration will help ensure that we meet our sustainability goals, and cement our position as a global leader in the green transition.
Corporate media should relinquish role of court stenographers in war coverage: Quebec reader
Re: “Rafah massacre lays bare domestic media shortcomings,” (The Hill Times, May 29, p. 9). Napoleon’s dictum that “Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets,” and conversely, the importance of a “friendly” media remain well-learned truisms. When Sheldon Adelson’s gambling empire was threatened with a lawsuit, he bought the largest […]
High Commissioner Shaik is right: there’s no false equivalency argument in ICC warrants, says CJPME rep
Re: ‘We believe in international law, or we don’t’: South African envoy counters claims of moral equivalence in ICC warrant applications,” (The Hill Times, May 29, p. 26). I am writing on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) to thank you for this article. I greatly appreciate how Neil […]
All deaths in Rafah the fault of Hamas: Williams
Re: “Rafah massacre lays bare domestic media shortcomings,” (The Hill Times, May 29, p. 9). Unlike Erica Ifill, perhaps the media has learned not to react to initial reports of Israeli destruction in Gaza. After all, who can forget the egg on the face of all media that condemned Israel for the explosion that took […]
Netanyahu isn’t down for the count, says Calgary letter writer
Re: “Crunch time for Netanyahu?” (The Hill Times, May 23). One week after Gwynne Dyer stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a bad week, an Israeli poll revealed that Netanyahu’s popularity has soared, placing his political opponents on the defensive. This is because the Israeli people have had their fill of the double […]
LNG projects should stand on their own two feet, assuming they can
Projects not currently under construction face an ever-increasing uphill battle on competition and cost that the taxpayer shouldn’t be asked to underwrite.
Balancing the energy score card: asking the right questions, doing the research
With great minds and important natural resources, we can secure a better future for our country and the world.
Natural resources remain backbone of Canada’s trade and prosperity
To pay our way in an unforgiving and very competitive world, Canada must produce and sell exports to customers in other markets.
