Carney just signalled the end of market liberalism—and the start of sovereign reconstruction
We are now entering an era that breaks from decades of integration with American markets, and demands a new kind of economic independence.
Impunity in Gaza: Israel and the Great Eviction
Seventy per cent of Gaza is already effectively out of bounds for Palestinians, and barring some surprise about-turn, the Great Eviction is getting underway.
Canada’s small businesses and consumers need open finance to navigate economic uncertainty
Small businesses are under increasing pressure to remain competitive and need access to modern financial tools that allow them to quickly assess costs, secure affordable credit, and better manage cash flow.
When Republican presidents used to love us
Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan warned in 1988 in one of his famous weekly radio addresses: ‘We should beware of the demagogs who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends—weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.’
Can the Canadian Forces avoid getting goosed by wild geese?
Perhaps our military planners could avoid a repeat of this year’s Canada goose dilemma by having service dogs on the Carling Campus grounds.
Prioritizing privacy is good for Canada
We need modernized privacy laws that advance the public interest, and foster a strong Canadian economy.
Women’s safety is economic policy—what our next government must do now
We need a dedicated minister of women and gender equality, and sustained investments to strengthen Canada’s non-profit and social infrastructure.
Carney steps into the fray
Liberals like their leaders coming out of caucus, not left field. Carney bucked that preference. He not only captured the top job, he raised the Liberals Lazarus-like from the dead. But he has made the task tougher because he has created such great expectations in Canadians. And there won’t be much time to prepare for the biggest item on his early agenda—negotiating a new trade and security deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.
A letter to Prime Minister Carney, from Rose LeMay
This is a request to pause to consider a priority that escaped discussion during the campaign—reconciliation and the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples of this country.
Last Monday was a both great night for the Tories, and a disaster
Both of those things are true in equal measure. It’s not spin to point that out—frankly, it’s spin not to. The election result is maybe the most mixed political signal I’ve ever seen in my professional life. It’s like some weird piece of art that completely changes shape if you view it at different angles.
