This is a time for introspection
Our historic reliance on the U.S. in defence, the economy, and culture is now a liability.
Trump forcing Canadians to look more closely at what our country is all about
Canadians need to grab this moment to redefine our internal and external relations.
Breaking down barriers
Reducing interprovincial trade barriers is a long-term solution, and not likely to pick up the short-term slack from any potential tariffs.
Notwithstanding clause a pro, not a con, says Speer
Re: “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 22, p. 6). In Erica Ifill’s column, she likens the notwithstanding clause to the constitution of Germany’s Weimar Republic, flawed because of the inclusion of Article 48 which permitted the president to assume dictatorial powers. According to Ifill, the notwithstanding clause is a “loophole” that allows a […]
Farmers can’t be left out of supply management conversation: Toronto reader
Re: “Canada holds a valuable bargaining chip in trade talks with Trump,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). The article by Alex Whalen and Jake Fuss suggests that Canada should bargain away its supply management system in an attempt to appease the voracious appetite of the United States government. Of course, the first paragraph signalled where […]
Will the Canadian-American defence alliance survive Donald Trump?
In an environment of normalized coercion, it’s an illusion to believe the bilateral defence and security relationship will remain ring-fenced.
Losing the battle of the bulge
Having a worse fitness record than the general population should be an embarrassment to the Canadian Armed Forces.
Don’t overlook productivity in bid to return resilience to Western Canada’s supply chains
Addressing inefficiencies, improving productivity, and strengthening resilience are not just sectoral goals—they are national imperatives.
Take Trump’s threat to annex Canada seriously
When somebody says they are going to hurt you, it’s wise to take precautions.
Ugly efforts at cutting off access-to-information requests
False claims about a lack of records, and painting requesters as vexatious mar the transparency regime.
