Canadian research community must not bend the knee to President Trump

Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and evidence-based law and policy.
We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

It’s time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.
Carney sets the stage for consequential meeting with premiers after passing the Trump test

The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided country in pursuit of shared prosperity.
From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.
Trade barriers are undermining the purpose of foreign aid—and Canada’s global role

As Canada continues its commitment to reducing global poverty through Official Development Assistance, we must take a closer look at how our own trade policies may be undercutting that progress—and missing valuable opportunities for Canada itself. Official Development Assistance is intended to support long-term development in low-income countries by investing in education, health care, infrastructure, […]
Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave of Trumpism. This internal division not only defines the party’s identity, it has also shaped the broader political landscape of Canada. Donald Trump’s second election was more than a victory for […]
No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do about it.
Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.
Let’s reinvent our health system—and put rehabilitation at the centre

Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.