National defence is a key component of the economic strategy
National defence and economic sovereignty are inextricably linked, and we must begin treating them as such.
No amount of defence spending will satisfy Trump
The proper questions are: what are Canada’s national interests, and in what order of priority?
It is up to cabinet to fix military retention
If we want to retain service members, ensuring that they can afford to stay in the military, and that they think their organization puts its people first is a critical step.
Recount survivors displayed grace under political fire
The candidates in Terra Nova–The Peninsulas, N.L., put on a great display of what good a political competition should be.
Royal visit 2025: still deferring to unaccountable power
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s May 26-27 Canadian visit inspires me to question both the value and purpose of Canada’s link to the monarchy. I feel no personal loyalty to these wealthy strangers whose unrestrained forbearers cruelly oppressed the ancestors of many Canadians, including mine. Nevertheless, Canada’s government and many institutions remain smitten by the […]
Put humanitarian aid front and centre during G7: Alberta letter writer
As Alberta prepares to host the G7 leaders’ summit next month, the focus is likely to be on increased co-operation on trade. At the same time, these meetings are traditionally ones where Canada puts care for the world front and centre. In view of the pullbacks by the United States and others, we need to […]
New speaker, same old Chamber?
We’ve all seen what happens when Parliament doesn’t work. Congratulations, and good luck, to Speaker Scarpaleggia—you’re going to need it.
The mystique of monarchy takes another victim
Playing the monarchy card might protect both Canada and the U.K. from worse treatment at the hands of the U.S. president.
Locked out of our own treaty relationship: First Nations deserve more than ceremonial words
The Treaties remain in force, yet First Nations continue to be denied land restitution, revenue sharing, and authority over our children, laws, and economies.
Rebuilding Canada’s fisheries for climate and economic security
Oceana Canada’s analysis shows that by applying existing science-based law and policy, the number of healthy fish populations in Canada could rise from 35 per cent to nearly 80 per cent within a decade—delivering long-term stability and economic growth within our lifetime.
