Water security a matter of national security
Water systems aren’t just environmental resources. They’re critical infrastructure and prime security targets.
Canada can’t afford delays in medical imaging
The physical and emotional toll of waiting months for medical imaging, while dealing with pain or uncertainty, is profound. The economic impact is just as serious.
The case for renewing the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Since 2018, the strategy has helped over 400,000 women access financing, networks, and mentorship. Federal programs have provided over 25,000 loans to diverse women entrepreneurs.
Pipelines and algorithms aren’t going to save us
The federal government’s economic priorities have not focused on the local businesses and non-profits that sustain the country’s daily life and economic well-being.
The American empire’s slow collapse—and Canada’s problem
Canada cannot get out of the way after two centuries of economic integration and cultural interdependence with the U.S. But we cannot afford blind loyalty, either.
Remaking Canada at warp speed: Nov. 4 will be a budget like no other
The Liberals have been left to draw up a budget package in the midst of the destruction of the trade relationship that is the modern Canadian economy.
A message to Conservatives: it’s time to cut the cord with Trudeau
The Conservatives’ focus vanishes as quickly as a former prime minister’s shirt on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara when they turn their gaze to that same fellow.
Setting the stage for Quebec’s fall election season
On Nov. 2, 1,131 cities, towns, and villages, and 87 regions in Quebec will go to the polls.
A fancy title does not a minister make
It’s not good enough for people to carry a cabinet title and collect a paycheque while ducking behind staff who don’t answer the phone.
What about Canada’s commitment to poverty reduction? MPs left us on read
Young people are demanding elected officials take responsibility for commitments to Canada’s poverty-reduction goals. But, they’re choosing to ignore us.
