Unjust, unwise, and unconstitutional: Bill C-275 has no place in Canada
The Conservative private member’s bill is an ‘ag-gag’ law that would restrict public access to information about practices within the animal agriculture industry.
If Canada’s already at war, our military is far from battle ready
Given the sorry state of our military, let’s hope the chief of defence staff is wrong when he says we are already at war with China and Russia.
Do you want ChatGPT to decide if you get your government benefits?
Consultation and transparency will be critical for the federal government to ensure AI makes things better, not worse, for the delivery of public services.
Canada’s opportunity to lead on sustainable menstrual equity
Ending period poverty in this generation is 100 per cent achievable.
International co-operation key to harnessing AI for good
The inaugural Global AI Safety Summit on Nov. 1-2 is a chance to share understanding of the risks posed by frontier artificial intelligence and the need for action to mitigate them.
Circles of sorrow emerge from the grim arithmetic of war
It’s either a just peace with a safe and viable homeland for both parties to this festering conflict, or Toni Morrison’s loud cry, with no top and no bottom, just circles and circles of sorrow. Over to you, Justin Trudeau.
The nurses and docs are not okay
The health-care system is still in a state of crisis, and we have starved health care in Canada so that COVID hit it like a wrecking ball.
No country for old men
The health of any institution requires regular renewal, encouraging newcomers while bidding a respectful farewell to those who have served long and often well.
Santa Claus and Girl Guides of Canada part ways
Santa Claus isn’t a religious symbol. He is the jolly, red-clad fellow who lumbers down chimneys to distribute gifts to children. He arguably has more to do with commercialism than deity.
Freeland’s economic update needs to be realistic and honest
Canada has put off facing reality for too long; we cannot take our future for granted any longer. We need a government—and a country—that recognizes that and is prepared for hard choices.
