A new public institution to claim Canada’s digital future
Merging the CBC’s strengths with the creative force of the NFB could help reclaim Canada’s place in the global exchange of ideas.
CBC, foreign ministry both deny considering ‘transfer’ of international broadcaster as outlined in department memo
A CBC spokesperson says the briefing note prepared for a 2023 meeting with the Global Affairs Canada deputy minister is ‘incorrect,’ while GAC says it ‘outlines CBC’s objectives for the discussion.’
Canada’s internal trade barriers are suffocating its cultural economy
Museums, galleries, and collectors face logistical nightmares due to inconsistent provincial rules.
Dregs of empire and Cold War decadence leave Canada at a crossroads
To reclaim our identity, Canada must cast off the illusions of middle-power exceptionalism and rise to the challenge of genuine independence, solidarity, and vision.
We need a new Massey Report
In the face of déjà-vu Manifest Destiny, such a document could be our philosophical anchor and cultural manifesto, ensuring our stories, symbols, and sensibilities remain relevant and indispensable in the 21st century.
Musk’s ‘meddling’ in Canadian, European politics shows ‘American exceptionalism’ at work: observers
The tech billionaire and Trump confidante has recently attacked incumbent governments in Canada, the U.K., and Germany, prompting Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to warn that ‘we need to do everything in our power to defend and protect Canada.’
The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos
The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics
The results of The Hill Times’ 2024 year-end poll are in. Liberal MP Sean Fraser scores a hat trick and takes the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ title for the second year in a row, while Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre divides respondents.
Some departments ‘stopping the clock’ to prevent contract workers from becoming permanent public service staff
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it’s ‘really important’ to know who is issuing directives to ‘stop the clock.’
The free ride is over for Netflix, isn’t it?
The CRTC must take seriously Parliament’s mandate to make the streamers an equal partner with domestic broadcasters in producing and promoting Canadian storytelling.
