Canada’s economic future depends on women—the next government has an opportunity to deliver
Voters should be looking closely at how each party plans to unlock women’s full economic potential as a pillar of Canada’s resilience and prosperity.
Future MPs should stand up for the rule of law and human rights
What is currently happening in the world is worrying. We are witnessing the weakening of the rule of law and the potential abuses involved, as we are seeing in the United States. We are experiencing a dangerous ripple effect that threatens hard-won human rights gains across the world. Canada is not immune to these abuses. […]
CBC/Radio-Canada is an essential service worth protecting
There is a definite need to reform the public broadcaster, but a failure to preserve it would remove a cornerstone of our country when we need to build it up.
To err is human, to predict malign
If the polls are right, I will be proved very, very wrong on April 28 after previously predicting the decimation of the Liberals in this year’s election.
Digging up a hidden election issue: development and control of critical minerals
At issue is whether a part of our sovereignty is about to be given up with a lopsided ‘agreement’ that gives the U.S. access to and control of Canada’s critical minerals with little to no regard for Indigenous rights and the environment.
Why health, environment, and justice must be centred in election platforms
We need parties to commit to preserving and expanding the health benefits and avoided health-care costs of current and proposed environmental regulations.
Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting
Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.
Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore
In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.
The roadmap to protecting Canada’s economy with energy
The federal election provides a critical opportunity to translate shifting public attitudes into a coherent and forward-looking energy policy.
Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break
Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada’s national defence and veterans.
