Trump’s poll numbers are actually increasing
Joe Biden is banking on the fact that Donald Trump’s daily one-liners will be overshadowed by the substance required to sustain a full debate.
Innovation will continue with or without capital gains tax hike
It’s unlikely that Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, or any of their early-stage investors were fixated on the capital gains tax rate when they launched their businesses.
Cabinet government is on life support, and it needs a reboot, stat
Canada should commit to limit the size of cabinet to 20, and to bring all important government decisions before cabinet. Give more power to cabinet and stop using it as a focus group. This would also help to bring cabinet government back and reallocate some of the savings to MPs and parliamentary committees.
Jim Peterson: a curious mind who nurtured the best in Parliament, people, and public policy
Jim Peterson, former longtime Toronto Liberal MP and cabinet minister, died on May 10 at the age of 82, but he left a positive legacy behind.
Fight climate change with solar and energy storage: reader
As many Canadians grapple with the high cost of living and the climate crisis, it is worth noting that action on climate change makes sound financial sense, and many ways to reduce emissions also save money. New research published in Nature concludes that the cost of environmental damage will be six times higher than the […]
‘Crisis of radioactive waste management in the Ottawa River watershed’: advocates
We are writing to alert Hill Times readers to what we see as a crisis of radioactive waste mismanagement in the Ottawa River watershed. Components of the crisis include: A giant, above-ground landfill for one million tonnes of radioactive waste at Chalk River Laboratories, less than one kilometre from the Ottawa River. According to the […]
Worrying trend of resignations over toxicity
What does it say when seasoned politicians say things have become too toxic to continue? It’s time to cut it out. Stop the personal attacks and focus on the policies and ideas.
Sanctions do nothing to promote democracy
What works in foreign policy is diplomacy, negotiations, and ethical consistency, which is hard to do when you are busy trying to topple governments.
Military housing problem a reflection of wider culture
Why would a young person join the CAF today when they might not have a home tomorrow?
High cost for women advocating for Palestinian rights in Canada
The treatment of these women is a sharp reminder that advocating for Palestinian rights and free speech is a perilous endeavour, especially for those who challenge prevailing narratives in public spaces.
