Equity loan guarantees will pave path to economic reconciliation
Dismantling the barriers that have historically impeded Indigenous access to capital allows us to participate fully and fairly in the economy.
Internet freedom can co-exist with child protection
Necessary debate over the Online Harms Act cannot delay efforts to tackle the growing global problem of online sexual exploitation of children.
ArriveCan shows government consultants should prove ethical business foundations before getting contracts
Acknowledging the role of external consultants in conducting the business of government is important for politicians of all stripes and federal decision-makers. There should be a new focus on optimizing the return on investment.
Time for Poilievre to join a constructive pharmacare conversation
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have done their part as responsible opposition critics on this policy. Now it’s Pierre Poilievre’s turn.
A pantomime crisis, not a real war
The obvious way for Israel’s prime minister to escape from the dilemma in the Gaza Strip was to make the war bigger by dragging in Iran.
EV battery fires are a global problem that we need to address in Canada
Ignoring the issue may not only come at the expense of public safety, but also that of the public perception to act on climate change through fuel switching.
Integrity commissioner report spotlights gross mismanagement at Corrections Canada
Harriet Solloway’s first report as integrity commissioner is encouraging in its strong findings, which should serve as a warning to other managers in the public service.
Seeing will be believing with Canada’s defence policy update
Perhaps the most important detail to remember is that this is a projected 20-year plan, which is unlikely to survive any change in government.
A trading nation needs a globally engaged workforce
It makes good business sense for the Global Skills Opportunity program to become a permanent part of Canada’s ambition for growth.
The federal carbon-pricing plan’s broken promise to small business
Almost none of the billions of dollars collected in carbon tax revenues have found their way back to SMEs since 2019, leaving them disillusioned and struggling to keep up with the rising cost of doing business.
