It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down
In the last 18 months, she has shown limited credibility in promoting her mandate for ‘greater understanding and awareness between people.’
China’s truce between princelings and populists breaks
For almost three decades the two factions shared power, but then the economic miracle ran out of steam. As the People’s Republic of China marks its 75th anniversary, that truce is no more.
Submarine saga could turn into ‘sellers beware’
One would have to caution those potential bidders that in dealing with the Canadian government it will be a case of ‘sellers beware’ rather than ‘buyers beware.’
Canada’s false ‘solution’ for used nuclear fuel waste
Potentially trucking waste to a deep geological repository could be a recipe for disaster.
What citizenship applications tell us about policy implementation
Analysis of citizenship data shows that operational policy changes have a real impact, making naturalization either harder or easier for new Canadians.
Driving out deepfakes: Canada can lead on responsible AI innovation
Convincing deepfakes of political and business leaders pose serious risks to our national security, democratic institutions, and markets.
When the government prioritizes perception over productivity, we’re all in trouble
The arbitrary monitoring of employees is proven to increase distrust and disengagement, and decrease performance.
Adaptation to climate change should be a non-partisan priority
Climate change is now upon us. We need to prepare for the inevitable consequences of our failure to head off the crisis.
Accountability matters now more than ever
Everyone—media and politicians—needs to lift their game if we’re to stem misinformation and a further collapse in trust.
True reconciliation requires tangible, impactful change, writes Sudbury reader
I’m writing to express my frustration with the disconnect between symbolic gestures of reconciliation and the real, ongoing needs of Indigenous communities in Canada. While the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important recognition of past wrongs, it’s troubling that approximately $98-million is spent annually paying federal employees for this day off, while […]
