Trump’s climate ignorance won’t derail global efforts
It’s unlikely a Donald Trump presidency could completely counter the Inflation Reduction Act’s achievements or federal spending on energy and climate-related issues.
Will Susan Holt’s new government continue New Brunswick’s nuclear fantasies?
Keeping the Point Lepreau and SMR fantasies alive will require considerable effort from the new government. Susan Holt’s handling of the nuclear file will be an early test—both of her leadership and her commitment to wishful thinking.
Bill C-20 is a missed opportunity for real accountability
As Senate hearings on Bill C-20 wrap up, it’s crucial that lawmakers take accountability concerns seriously. This bill is a critical chance to build trust between law enforcement, border services, and the communities they serve—but it must done right.
Saving the political furniture
In Queensland, a nine-year-old centre-left government facing electoral wipeout opted to go down fighting.
Continued cost of inaction on breast screening guidelines is too high
Lowering the screening age to 40 would prevent the unnecessary suffering and loss of life caused by late-stage breast cancer diagnoses.
The case for strengthening Canada’s humanitarian workforce
The value volunteers contribute to our disaster response capacity has been overlooked and oversimplified by both federal and provincial and territorial governments.
Here’s how Ottawa’s productivity working group could have made a difference
For a working group to provide real value for Canadians, we need it to produce actionable ideas that can be swiftly implemented in both the private and public sectors.
Tax fairness for whom? Canadian negotiators present roadblocks in reforming global tax rules
The UN Tax Convention is a long-awaited and promising process, and Canada needs to stop standing in its way.
An election promise for a questionable consumer advocacy office is all but dead
Achieving greater marketplace compliance and consumer protection seems to be far from what is on the minds of most political and bureaucratic operatives these days.
The free ride is over for Netflix, isn’t it?
The CRTC must take seriously Parliament’s mandate to make the streamers an equal partner with domestic broadcasters in producing and promoting Canadian storytelling.
