Opinion Archives

Let’s celebrate the Canada Disability Benefit—but it must be strengthened

The benefit falls far short of what is needed. The $200 monthly amount is inadequate to lift anyone out of poverty.

Will Canada emerge stronger and more united? Here’s hoping

Three issues will be bundled into one overarching challenge that will dominate this election’s discourse: how leaders propose to deal with the White House, how they’ll protect our independence, and how they plan to grow Canadian prosperity.

From compassion to complacency: Canada’s dangerous retreat from global aid

The U.S.’s recent actions illustrate the stark consequences of blanket cuts; for just Action Against Hunger Canada’s programs, it will result in more than five million children in conflict zones losing access to crucial nutrition services.

Canadians can no longer afford to be complacent

Though Canada has long maintained mutually beneficial relationships with many of our allies, the current geopolitical reality shows a turbulent road ahead with threats to our economic security and well-being. When one of every six jobs in the country is supported by Canadian exports, a foreign state that weaponizes trade is a direct threat to Canadian jobs and livelihoods.

Trump’s treaty blunder to blame as Iran bolsters nuclear program

Under the old nuclear deal, Iran put its nuclear program on hold in return for all the major powers easing sanctions on the country. But America withdrew from that pact in 2018.

Phoenix pay system: the real story of a public servant

When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the net amount that was paid. It should recover from CRA the tax it has erroneously paid to CRA, and not put the burden on the shoulders of employees.