This country urgently needs a national fire administration
Fire chiefs know that Ottawa wants to get it right when it comes to the best model to pursue, but time’s up. A national fire administration would get these fire and life safety issues out of the federal government’s blind-spot, and on to the table. The only real cost is the cost of inaction.
Why Canada needs judicial remedies for oppressive administration of sentences
Bill S-230, stalled at third reading in the Red Chamber, offers a glimmer of hope for people like Joey Toutsaint.
Oil and gas emissions cap will create new investment and jobs in Alberta
There is a path for the fossil fuel sector, including the oilsands, to decarbonize, but companies won’t do it voluntarily. It’s the government’s job to plan for our future economy. That is why additional regulation is urgently needed.
Trump’s tariffs threat should hasten trade liberalization among provinces
Now more than ever, the federal government and the provinces and territories should work together to remove interprovincial trade barriers.
Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait
Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.
Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer
After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took 44,000 Palestinian deaths to inspire such action. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant have been charged with the war crime of starvation as a method of […]
Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history
Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing their respective uniforms.The reason given was that they wanted to have the students feel more welcome, and not to be in a position of being uncomfortable. This was later withdrawn. Needless […]
Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?
The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them and Canadians.
Playing the Mexico card
Any radical demands will have to take a back seat now that Trump has lumped Canada and Mexico together in his vow to impose 25 per cent tariffs.
An effective politician must have a certain set of skills
If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.
