Israel, Hamas, and the elusive ceasefire

To stay in office, Benjamin Netanyahu must continue the war until some sort of ‘victory,’ so he cannot possibly compromise with Hamas’ demands. That’s why he is now determined to attack Rafah, Gaza’s last relatively intact city. It’s no Stalingrad, but symbolically it serves his purposes well enough.
Doctors need the right tools to treat patients well, especially for rare diseases

The federal government must prioritize the health of Canadians affected by rare diseases, and release the promised funds for medicines to treat these conditions.
While other countries add services, Canada adds public servants

Digital is the default—in everything except the delivery of government services across Canada.
Bring back civility and morality to the House before it’s gone

Last week’s disgraceful incident in the House should have all federal elected officials hanging their heads in shame. Just how did you let it get to this?
Pam Damoff’s departure a canary in the coal mine on polarization

If this disenchanted MP has it right, in the caustic politics of polarization, only the fanatically partisan need apply.
Poilievre’s parliamentary outbursts reflective of his dripping dislike for Trudeau

Going after an unpopular prime minister will likely not cost Pierre Poilievre politically. But it does give Canadians a glimpse into what kind of leadership he would provide if he were elected prime minister.
Strengthening Canada’s cybersecurity defences: a call to action

To safeguard our nation’s digital future, concerted efforts by the federal government are needed to strengthen cybersecurity defences, bolster resilience against emerging threats, and empower Canadians to protect themselves in an increasingly interconnected world.
When will TikTok’s time be up?

The TikTok case brings to the forefront the complex political-economic-social relationships between private firms, governments, and our data.
Bill C-26: catching up on cybersecurity, but missing out on revolutionary technologies

Canada needs a robust regulatory framework for cybersecurity, especially when it comes to our evolving digital economy. But this is just an initial step.
Updated data privacy laws are key to public trust in AI

If we want to build a responsible and trustworthy AI ecosystem then we need to take data privacy seriously by strengthening privacy regulations.