Carney is clearly the most qualified candidate to take on Trump
Even if Trump is using tariffs to negotiate better deals with trading partners, that process could take up the rest of his presidency. After all, he has levied punitive tariffs against scores of countries. If these countries want to negotiate an exemption or a carveout, they will have to stand in a very long line to get to the president.
Senator Plett incorrect about horse exports: Animal Justice
In his March 24, 2025, oped in The Hill Times, Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett valiantly defends Canada’s live horse export for slaughter industry—a bold move, given that the industry is seen as a national embarrassment to most, with nearly 80 per cent of Canadians of all political stripes supporting its timely end. The Senator […]
If you think that assisted dying in Canada is a mess, think again
In order to be eligible for MAiD, a person must have a grievous and irremediable medical condition causing enduring, intolerable, and unrelievable suffering.
Ottawa Treaty crucially important to reinforcing Canada’s resolve and protecting civilian lives
April 4 marks the International Day for Action Against Landmines, which recognizes the substantial progress made by those who tirelessly work for land release and provide victim assistance.
Does size really matter? Rethinking public service reform
The conversation needs to evolve from a focus on public service headcount to a substantive dialogue about mission, governance, and effectiveness.
Canada urgently needs a new growth strategy in response to Trump’s economic war
We need a plan—so where is it?
What Canada needs now is more robust, visionary diplomacy, not more military spending
As the present front-runner in the election race, Mark Carney has a special responsibility to straightforwardly pledge support for a global recommitment to international cooperation based on respect for international law as the urgent security imperative for our time.
Health security must be recognized as a pillar of national security
Strengthening health security demands public awareness, investment, cross-sector collaboration, and its full integration into national security planning.
The third wave of nuclear weapons countries is upon us
Several nations are seeking to replace the lost U.S. guarantee of nuclear deterrence with some homegrown equivalent, and the weapons could be available in just a couple of years if they’re willing to burn through enough money.
More needed to protect communities from rail disasters
Almost 12 years after the deadly Lac-Mégantic crash, Ottawa has made some improvements to rail safety, but many serious issues remain.
