The unsung guardians of Canadian dominion, innovation, and prosperity

To fully leverage the capabilities of academic institutions, Canada must adopt a future-oriented research approach by aligning research priorities with national interests.
Canada needs a community rating system to tame rising flood costs

While a national flood insurance program can close the protection gap for high-risk homes, unless communities take steps to reduce their exposure, costs will only escalate.
Rookies’ Guide to Parliament
Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap would benefit us all

Without this critical investment, Canada is projected to rank last among G7 countries in GDP per capita growth through 2030.
Canada needs a real digital sovereignty strategy—not half measures

Digital sovereignty is not an abstract debate. It is about control over our economy, our democracy, and our future prosperity.
Revive CBC’s Cold War mission, but train it on Trump’s America

The CBC speaks to Canadians, but the broadcaster must start speaking up for our country in the United States as American propaganda challenges shared priorities.
‘All-hands-on-deck’ fall session as Liberals face pressure to deliver, say lobbyists, pollsters

Conservatives will face pressure since the Liberals have ‘effectively stolen’ some policy directions, such as increased defence spending and building energy infrastructure, says pollster Nik Nanos.
For Poilievre’s Conservatives, home is where the votes are

Canadians have extended considerable grace and patience to Prime Minister Carney, but the cracks are starting to show.
Carney ‘did the right thing’: feds’ new support for national pharmacare ‘positive,’ but evolving stance surprises advocates

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sept. 11 that his government will continue to negotiate bilateral agreements, contradicting an earlier stance that it would only honour the four deals signed before the April 2025 election.
Third-period politics: history’s lesson for Carney and Canada-U.S. relations

History would suggest Canada is not entirely in uncharted waters.