Humans should not be exposed to deadly radioactive poisons: Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility
The word “clean” has many definitions, but only two apply to energy production facilities: a) not polluting and b) not radioactive. On both counts, nuclear energy is not clean. Every nuclear reactor emits dozens of radioactive materials into the environment during routine operations. Each reactor also leaves behind a stash of high-level radioactive waste, dangerous for more than a […]
Canada should renew Charlevoix Declaration at G7 in Italy, lasting impact on children worldwide: letter writer
Did you know that more children were killed in just over four months of conflict in Gaza than in four years of wars worldwide combined? This tragic reality underscores the urgent need to protect children in emergencies. As Canada prepares to host the G7 summit in 2025, we have a critical opportunity to champion their […]
Poilievre’s potential problem
So, what’s the problem with this, you ask? The problem is the ‘power people’ will inevitably clash with the true-blue conservative ideologues who form the party’s core.
Now is not the time to retreat on public transit leadership
The federal government must not retreat from public transit leadership. It’s time to embrace solutions that will help build public transit ridership, make our cities more inclusive, and put transport emissions on track towards our net-zero goals.
Crunch time for Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had a bad week, but the pattern remains: the U.S. pleads for moderation, and Israel pretends to listen, but does what it wants.
Canadian living standards declining with no end in sight
According to a new study, Canadians experienced a decline in living standards, as measured by per-person GDP, from the second quarter of 2019 to the end of 2023.
Time to enforce the Polar Code in Canada’s Arctic waters
It is time to enforce the seven-year-old Polar Code, which aims to reduce the risk of an accident and loss of life in regions which are still isolated and very challenging.
Canada’s newest defence policy has vision, but lacks prioritization to strengthen Canadian Armed Forces
The new defence policy should have created a strategy that would see our military structured as a maritime force, prioritizing the CAF’s sea and air domains supplemented by space and cyber capabilities.
What’s it like to work for Canada’s ‘Taxman’?
Employees at the Canada Revenue Agency are among the happiest employees across the whole federal public service.
Feds can help Ontarians fight against foolish infrastructure spending
Ottawa should stop federal money from being spent on infrastructure that feeds destructive sprawl, including highways.
