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 […]
Unlocking Canada’s potential for a more competitive future
Government, educational institutions, and industry must work hand in hand to accelerate Canada’s competitive advantage, creating an ecosystem where our businesses can thrive and contribute to a more robust economy.
A social innovation approach is needed to tackle homelessness
Crisis is often a powerful spur for social innovation. We must leverage our research strengths in taking a systems-level approach to address the homelessness crisis.
Canada has all the ingredients for success, and a few challenges, too
Canada is in an enviable position. We should be known not only as a country with immense natural resources, but also as one with a wealth of ideas and talent.
World can make poverty history, says letter writer
Whether it’s poverty on a local or global scale, its impacts are profound. Poverty hurts, it deprives individuals of essential needs like access to education, adequate shelter, or even putting food on the table. While I am fortunate to enjoy life with access to these basic needs, I’m acutely aware that millions worldwide are trapped […]
Mass exodus of Karabakh Armenians a tragic, historic event, writes Alan Whitehorn
Re: “Most Armenians say they don’t expect ever to go home again,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 2, by Gwynne Dyer). The mass exodus of the Karabakh Armenians is a profoundly tragic, historic event. Whole families were targeted, besieged, starved, tormented, assaulted, and abruptly expelled from their ancestral homeland. It is impossible to fully comprehend the magnitude of […]
Canada losing ground in race for top research talent
Our research talent has been taken for granted. It is critical the government ensures we have the domestic research capacity needed to fuel discovery and train the next generation of talent for a knowledge-driven economy.
Political words and actions have serious consequences
Parliament has resumed after a week-long break, and yet it’s a very different world today. At the end of last week, at least 1,300 Israelis and 1,600 Palestinians had been confirmed dead, after Hamas first launched a surprise and vicious attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated. Thousands more were injured. Israeli soldiers […]
Gaza: creating a free-fire zone
Israel has enough global support after the massacres that it can do pretty much anything to the Palestinians in Gaza for the next week or so, but then the sympathy and the patience will run out.
