Gratitude for Pope Francis’ witness to the world
At a time when the world seems fractured and uncertain, there are voices that rise above the noise—voices calling us back to what is most essential: mercy, justice, peace, and love for the least among us. Pope Francis has been such a voice. Since the first moment he stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s […]
Vote to end gender-based violence
Intimate partner violence is widely understood to be an epidemic in Canada. It represents a very real threat to our collective safety, and must be addressed as the public health emergency that it is.
A new voting strategy: prevent a Liberal majority
Strategic voting appears to have achieved its goal and is saving us from the Conservatives, yet again. But with election day looming and the Liberals maintaining their miraculous turnaround in the polls, it’s time for left-of-centre New Democrat and Green voters to consider a new voting strategy: prevent the Liberals from winning a majority government. […]
Treat Africa as part of Canada’s trade war response
With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.
Election campaign got it wrong, new government must get it right
Designing a far-reaching innovation/productivity strategy must be the core priority for the new government, and one that must preoccupy our newly elected prime minister from day one.
Canada’s national security depends on a productive economy
Sourcing products from new suppliers, finding new markets for our domestic products, being conscious of foreign investment, and increasing our digital security is not an easy task.
Canada, the European Union, and the Eurozone
If Canada were ever to turn to the Eurozone, its buck would stop in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank. Mark Carney’s former bank would be no more. Hard to imagine and highly unlikely, but so was America’s turn to Donald Trump, not once but twice.
The Canadian dream doesn’t have to be built, we are already living it
The basic unit of Canadian democracy is a caring relationship. It’s the ethic of care that unites us. Our elbows are up. Our eyes are open. Our hearts are even wider.
Health care matters at the federal ballot box
Ottawa is also directly involved in health-care delivery for Indigenous patients in some communities, for refugees, and the military. It’s responsible for public health issues like national emergency preparedness, drug regulation, and vaccine procurement.
Canada needs an economic and social council to tackle trade war
Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global production, along with unprecedented political problems.
