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.
Middle Eastern politics always play a global role
New Democrats are not the first Canadian politicians splintering on the Israel-Palestine issue.
As Trudeau hosts CARICOM, will he repeat mistakes of the past?
Justin Trudeau is at risk of repeating the mistakes of former prime minister Jean Chrétien when it comes to Haiti, relying on weapons to solve Haiti’s deep-rooted structural problems of inequality, plutocracy, and racism.
It’s time to screen Canadians for breast cancer starting at age 40
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this fall, it’s time to change Canada’s screening guidelines.
Canada must invest in full spectrum of isotope production
In the fight against cancer, our strength will come from collaborating within the isotope industry and across sectors to deliver the best options to patients.
Canadians deserve more from our financial sector
Despite a joint letter from banks, credit unions, fintechs, consumer and business groups asking for change, Canada has yet to increase access to more affordable and tailored financial services.
Poilievre’s possible predicament
No matter what the polls might say, Conservatives are never happy and they’re never truly united. How could they be?
Engaging Africa offers immense opportunities for Canada
Partnership in innovation is key to changing the narrative around Africa.
Australia’s referendum will result in further division
Australia’s Oct. 14 referendum on having enshrining an Indigenous ‘voice’ in its Parliament is going to fail, and that will hugely damage trust between the Aboriginal population and the majority.
