Who will be the best leader to restore society after the pandemic? That’s the question
TORONTO—For the next election, the dividing line between the Liberals and Conservatives is becoming clearer. The overriding issue for many voters will be who will be the best leader going forward, Justin Trudeau or Erin O’Toole? And that means who will have the best ideas, and capacity to implement them, to rebuild, and restore after […]
Pandemic is a global crisis, and our response should be worldwide
Every country around the globe is being affected by COVID-19, however, there is a discrepancy when it comes to who has the proper resources to cope with the pandemic. Low- and middle-income nations comprise an especially vulnerable population to the pandemic as they also experience many adverse side effects, such as increased vulnerability to other […]
U.S. doing its level best to sabotage nuclear weapons treaty, writes Turcotte
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), negotiated in 2017 has been endorsed by 122 nations. Since that time, 50 nations have signed and ratified the treaty, triggering its entry into force in 90 days. While most of the world will celebrate this historic event, almost 75 years to the day after the […]
Canada will chair 7th Digital Nations Ministerial Summit
This week, Canada will chair the 7thDigital Nations Ministerial Summit—virtually of course. As hosts, we were looking forward to treating our international guests to some good old Canadian hospitality. But like our Thanksgiving plans, our summer plans, and our March break plans before that, we have had to pivot, adjust, and go virtual. Going virtual, […]
Royal Military College, a dishonoured tradition
OTTAWA—The Royal Military College is a military university situated in a picturesque and imposing waterfront setting in Kingston. Its majestic appearance and outward tranquility aptly compete with the regal architectural and grandeur of Rideau Hall, the residence of the governor general, and the Houses of Parliament. Admission to RMC is reserved to those considered part of […]
Will Trudeau make good on Canada’s 2025 climate promises?
BOSTON, MASS.—A lot can change in a short period of time. Just a few months ago, I lauded Canada’s leadership on climate, in general, and on methane pollution in particular. In 2018, the Trudeau government introduced the world’s first national oil and gas regulations limiting emissions of methane, a powerful climate pollutant intensifying near-term global warming. […]
Leadership requires decisive action when the lives of citizens are at stake
OTTAWA—Canada has a value of finding the middle ground and saying nice things, but it tends to backfire when applied to cases of ineffective leadership. The prime minister said he stands by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki despite her defence of RCMP officers who allowed white mobs to attack First Nations. Let’s be clear that no […]
Is the opposition deliberately trying to alienate voters?
CHELSEA, QUE.—Is there anyone less attractive than that guy, hands in his pockets, watching a building burn to the ground while shouting non-stop criticisms of the sweating fire-fighters? Wrong hose! Should have gone in the back door! Why didn’t you buy taller ladders? The federal Conservatives are turning into that guy. Having failed to pry […]
Trump’s worst is yet to come
HALIFAX—Misery, like a pandemic, arrives on horseback, and leaves on foot. But just a day after you read these words, the world will at least know if the American people have developed herd immunity to lying, cheating, corruption, cronyism, lawlessness, and fraud. In other words, we will probably know whether they kicked Donald Trump out […]
Time to introduce online voting in federal and provincial elections
According to Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, if the next election happens before the COVID-19 pandemic is over, Elections Canada is expecting between four and five million Canadians to use mail-in ballots to cast their vote. This is a significantly high number compared than the 55,000 voters, including around 35,000 Canadians living internationally, who […]
