Bridging the gap between science and policy for precision medicine
Canada appears to be held back by policies that are outdated and hinder advancements in public health for its diverse populations.
GG Simon on solid ground to dismiss Poilievre’s request to recall Parliament, but if a majority of MPs asked, it could be a different story
Giving the power to a majority of MPs to decide when they meet would go some distance in giving Parliament some power over the government of the day. More would be required to give Parliament credibility in the eyes of Canadians, but it would be a start.
Generosity delivered: federal government must extend the donation deadline due to postal strike
The effects of the postal strike will be felt well into 2025. Extending the donations receipting period into the first quarter of the new year is a simple and effective solution to provide immediate relief and support the charitable sector in recovering lost revenue.
All I want for Christmas is publicly funded health care
Medically necessary care should be publicly funded for everyone, not just those who choose to pay, or the 25 per cent with private employer-funded insurance. It’s easier than a pony.
Carbon tax mayhem: everyone screams, but who is listening?
Carbon pricing is not a silver bullet, but it remains an essential tool in reducing emissions and steering the country toward a greener future.
Turning the corner
In Canada the meager momentum of climate mitigation is stalling out. As the gloom of winter sets in it’s easy to be depressed, but in defeat there are seeds of future mitigation success if we wake up and get serious about what is at stake.
Climate adaptation is as important as climate mitigation
Most of the time, we emphasize the importance of fixing an issue by addressing its root cause; otherwise, we are likely to see the issue happening again.
Water security needs water intelligence
You cannot manage what you do not measure, and we simply measure less about freshwater than we used to in Canada.
Canada’s siloed approach to natural disasters isn’t working
We need more systemic approaches to the ever-increasing threats of heat, drought, wildfires, floods, hailstorms, and other extreme events.
The politics of climate change are changing
Economists tell us such carbon taxes are the most efficient way to fight climate change. Yet, regular people will often see them as disproportionately harming the middle class.
