As the climate changes, so does my world
Inuit are very seasonal people, and with climate change and the Arctic warming at an alarming rate, we are facing many environmental challenges.
Reindustrializing Canada: where the real critical mineral opportunity lies
A long-term reindustrialization strategy will provide clarity of focus, and allow Canada to leverage our well-developed mining and manufacturing sectors.
Reading the election tea leaves
While PM Mark Carney may govern as if he has a majority, the Liberals will still rely on parties whose interests are contrary to theirs.
Climate, costs, and cold truths: rethinking northern policy
Northern and Indigenous voices are essential to national and international climate change, infrastructure, and security conversations.
Engineers of the future need to be trained in disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery
Whether it’s climate change, natural disasters, global pandemics, energy-grid failures, or mass migration, Canada must become more disaster-proofed and disaster-prepared.
Conservatives need nuanced reflection, not the nuclear option
The party should get trusted people who weren’t central to the campaign to review everything, and recommend whatever they think is necessary to go to the next level.
The Arctic is heating up—and not just its temperature. Are we ready for an Arctic science surge in Canada?
There is an opportunity right now to establish a national Arctic science strategy that responds to both current and future conditions, and enables wise decision-making.
Veterans Affairs needs stable leadership
Since 2000, the Veterans Affairs portfolio has changed hands 18 times, often with ministers serving barely a year, sometimes even less. Just three of those 18 have served two years or more. In the last decade alone, we have seen eight different ministers, and four of those eight have a combined total of 178 days […]
Canada shouldn’t break all bonds with U.S., writes American reader
I am saddened to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that: “Our old relationship with the U.S., a relationship based on steadily increasing integration, is over… We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons.” I am one of a very large number of United States citizens who […]
New Democrats have a bumpy, but worthwhile, road ahead
If the NDP is going to move forward in a constructive way and play its necessary role in Parliament, part of the process of post-election review and reflection must include clear lines of communication and everyone being on the same page.
