Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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Trump doesn’t hold all the cards

So while we should take Trump seriously, we have to make sure that the Trump administration understands that Canada has cards, too.  

Subsea investments needed in Canada’s North

Subsea cables offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure Canada’s digital sovereignty, empower communities, and lead in the Arctic. By committing to Arctic subsea cables, Canada can assert its sovereignty, strengthen alliances, and ensure a connected future for all its citizens.

The North in transition

The primary changes are coming from two directions: the recent election of Donald Trump as president of the United States and the likely change in the government in Canada in the election anticipated for the fall 2025.

Canada can and must do more in Darfur

Since the conflict in Darfur began, the RWCHR has issued early warning risk assessments, conducted an inquiry into the mass atrocities and engaged in private diplomacy to influence global responses. It is past time for Canada to act.

Where’s the starting line?

Over the past few years, we have polled Canadians—and specifically young women—about the path and pursuit of office. Canadians know politics can be a place for real change, but too many don’t imagine themselves as political leaders.