Third-period politics: history’s lesson for Carney and Canada-U.S. relations
History would suggest Canada is not entirely in uncharted waters.
Liberals need to get it together on pharmacare
A strong government instills confidence in the country’s people and its businesses. This government’s waffling on pharmacare does none of that.
Back to Parliament: Time to build Canada together
The federal government’s upcoming Build Canada Homes initiative is a promising step, but speed and scale are critical—and municipalities are key to making it work.
Finding courage in the Senate to question the government in responsible, responsive ways
The fall sitting looks to be shaping up as a disastrous combination of an unstoppable force and immovable object that will spark conflict in the House of Commons, bleeding into the Senate.
A weakened NDP spells trouble for progressive priorities in Parliament
When the NDP is strong, progressive policies that make a difference for people get priority, particularly in minority parliaments. When the NDP is weak, Liberals embrace conservative policies.
Is Finland a model for Canada to counter disinformation?
The reported absence of significant attacks will likely continue to fuel the belief in democratic policy circles that Finland is a shining example other countries should follow in the fight against disinformation. But how practical is the hope that Finland can be a beacon for other democracies? Ecologically speaking, not very.
Will Inuit voices be heard when it comes to nation-building projects?
If these so-called nation-building projects in our own territory cannot even feed children, is it truly nation building?
Policy is the foundation: why culture needs a structural response to anti-Black racism
When policies reflect equity, so do outcomes. That is how public funding builds public trust.
‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist
‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says David Macdonald.
Strengthening climate policy to build long-term prosperity
As we move forward with major new ‘nation–building’ projects and infrastructure investments, the choices we make are about today versus tomorrow, not the environment versus the economy.
