Break-up of world economy into competing blocs poses huge risk to human society
If Canada wants to be useful in the world, we should be a champion for multilateralism, as we once were.
Dialogue on public service more important than ever
As we watch the erosion of democratic institutions elsewhere, the condition of our federal public service, and the quality of its democratic vocation, should concern us all.
We’re at the wrong end of a data vacuum: let’s fix it!
Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, proposes to update privacy laws and create a legal framework for AI and data.
Time for a national conversation about MAiD for mental illness
There is no shame in being a country that goes to great lengths to protect the vulnerable from premature death. It’s time for our MPs to act on the concerns of Canadians.
Canada’s innovation advantage
Canadians and the government’s investments are helping cement our position as a world leader in research and innovation, building a global brand that will attract talent and capital, writes Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull.
Our scientists need action now, not more study
A post-industrial economy like our needs a constant stream of innovation to remain competitive. By underfunding our brightest scientists early in their careers, we’re forcing them to either drop out, or leave the country.
Do not rule out universities to drive innovation
Only by training a diverse generation of leaders with the skills to keep pace with the evolving technologies transforming our world will we ensure that the innovation they generate benefits everyone equitably.
Canada’s innovation policy framework needs a new paradigm and a major reboot
Between the pandemic’s legacy, the soaring costs of climate change, and the deteriorating indicators of social well-being, innovation goals must now be directly aligned with Canadians’ social and environmental needs.
Instead of competing directly with the U.S., Canada should develop a parallel clean-tech strategy
Our ability to invest big in clean tech and innovation is constrained. Amidst a challenging economic outlook, Ottawa needs to retain fiscal flexibility while finding ways to accelerate private investment in this industry.
Low levels of radiation can harm, writes former federal researcher
It is extremely concerning when none other than the president of the Canadian Nuclear Society Doddy Kastanya seems to believe low levels of radiation can do no harm (“Misunderstandings lead to poor judgment and potential environmental harm: nuclear society head,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, Sept. 13) in response to an opinion piece […]
