A solution to homelessness is within our grasp
Homelessness is a problem that Canada can tackle with the Housing First approach, and encampments are the right place to start.
Liberals offer united front on Trump, but caucus split on candidate best fit to lead the party
U.S. President Donald Trump also drops numerous bombshells for Canada in his World Economic Forum address as Liberals meet in Ottawa.
Questions remain about how Liberals missed deficit target by over $20-billion, says PBO
Disregarding fiscal anchors has become ‘a unique feature’ of the current government, says Chrétien-era Finance Canada official Eugene Lang.
Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power
Strategic investments in innovation and a supportive policy context could build on a proven made-in-Canada model to position us at the forefront of geothermal.
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Canada appears to be held back by policies that are outdated and hinder advancements in public health for its diverse populations.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.
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.
