Barbarism of Hamas can’t be ‘contextualized’ into being okay: Howard Sapers
I read the Oct. 18, 2023, opinion pieces by Joseph Ingram and Erica Ifill with dismay. While both columns (briefly) acknowledge that Hamas murdered Israelis, they focus on Israel as the problem and suggest that Israel should stop defending itself. My question to them is how exactly would a ceasefire work? Israel lays down its arms and allows […]
Division in Liberal caucus also apparent throughout Canada, says letter writer
Re: “Caucus divisions on Israel-Hamas war show strain for Liberals, say insiders,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). I read with interest your coverage of the division in the Liberal caucus regarding the war in Gaza. The division apparent in the Liberal caucus is also apparent throughout the country, as Canadians grapple with how to best interpret what may turn out […]
Radiation ‘a dangerous health hazard so let’s be truly informed about it,’ writes Geary
Re: “Nuclear power isn’t really so scary when you understand it,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, by Neil Alexander and Doddy Kastany). Understandably, the job of these Canadian Nuclear Society writers is to advance and promote all things nuclear. Not any specific innovation, but rather a wider don’t-worry-be-happy psychological acceptance of nuclear technology and radiation in general. […]
Canada is using chemical firm’s talking points in trade dispute with Mexico
The federal government’s position has serious implications for Canada’s ability to protect Canadians from pesticides.
Does the NDP need a miracle? It needs two
Since Pierre Poilievre is riding high in the polls and his party’s war chest is bursting, does anyone seriously believe the NDP, with its relatively meagre resources, has the firepower to effectively degrade the Tory leader’s brand? Nope.
Bill C-69 dragon has been slain
If Canada is to be a world leader, we must reform our project assessment processes, and become a major supplier of natural resources and energy to our friends and allies. Our national security depends upon it.
Guaranteed livable income is a basic solution for Canada’s hard economic times
The current economic climate is difficult for many, and the current approach to income supports only exacerbates it. But we believe the federal government has the tools to provide families with a real solution.
Barriers to overhauling Ottawa’s service delivery and secrecy culture
Ottawa’s rigid management style is stymying service delivery and disclosures, and is increasingly out of touch and out of control.
Finance Canada ragging puck on crucial policies needed to drive clean-energy transition
Climate risk disclosures and voluntary commitments are good but won’t help foster change in business-as-usual banking and investment. Chrystia Freeland could spur the action by quickly finalizing the taxonomy and investment tax credits.
Protecting Métis children protects a Métis future
Under Bill C-53—the federal government’s proposed legislation to recognize self-government and self-determination to Métis in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario—it will be easier for Métis communities to develop child welfare services that make sense for Métis, writes Theresa Stenlund.
