Stopping habitat loss is key to saving Canada’s endangered species
Canada has been losing and saving species for a long time. Since European settlement, over 100 species have been lost here. These include plants and animals that are extinct and extirpated and species that are considered historic (no one has seen them in Canada for a long time). The number of lost species varies between […]
When does ‘bold’ start?
CHELSEA, QUE.—So far Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “bold,” green, post-pandemic recovery plan appears to lack boldness. And detail. And deadlines. In fact, it is in danger of disappearing altogether this winter as all available political and media space is occupied by the pandemic and the other political contagion down south. Historically, Liberal environmental promises have […]
We need to get serious about our future
TORONTO—We are still waiting for a serious statement from the Trudeau government on the country’s road forward, on how it plans to rebuild the economy and put the country’s finances on a stable and sustainable path in the future. We had a vague and unhelpful fiscal update from then finance minister Bill Morneau on July […]
All federal parties should support Bloc Québécois’ Justice Committee motion to study judicial appointment process
In 2016, the Justin Trudeau Liberals reformed the judicial appointment process. As part of the new system, the government established independent Judicial Advisory Committees to make recommendations to the government on who should be appointed to vacant judicial positions across the country. It was a laudable step on the part of the Liberal government to […]
GST can hardly be held up as a reason for Conservatives to reject all taxes, writes Ajax letter writer
Re: “For O’Toole, a carbon tax should always be a bad idea,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 9). The GST can hardly be held up as a reason for the Conservatives to reject all taxes, much less the revenue-neutral carbon tax. It is true that the GST was deeply unpopular, but this is only one reason why […]
de Adder’s Take: 11-16-2020
Infrastructure gaps for Inuit are critical
OTTAWA—Did you know that infrastructure gaps for Inuit are critical? As a southerner, I have been honoured to travel to Nunavut numerous times to support Inuit capacity and leadership development. Just like every other southerner, I was wide-eyed and awestruck the first time. The Arctic has that effect on all newcomers. I also experienced an […]
Feds should proceed with caution on bailing out airlines, says Calgary letter writer
I appreciate the airlines have been devastated. Handing over funding, financed ultimately by our grandchildren, to near bankrupt corporations should be done with great care. When we bailed out the auto industry in 2008, I believe we took shares. I think this approach should be repeated. Let’s face it; the airline industry is volatile and […]
Trump’s White House gig coming to a slow, but inexorable end
HALIFAX—America’s worst reality TV show, featuring the Kardashians of politics, the Trump brood, is finally on the brink of being cancelled. Their White House gig is coming to a slow but inexorable end, with the firing of Donald Trump as president. While this lame-duck “leader” disappears into the empty space of his alternate universe, the […]
The future of sustainable urban environments after COVID-19
The pandemic has highlighted the role of public transit in sustainable urban centres, and two visions of the future are taking shape. The first sees increasing remote work, changing consumer behaviour, and continuing ambivalence towards crowds and public spaces. In short, a future of automobile-centric sprawl. The second leverages a post-pandemic recovery plan to support […]
