Steven Staples is an original signatory to the Leap Manifesto, and president of Public Response, a digital communications and advocacy agency based in Ottawa. This article is part of a special feature on new economic directions for Canada in the May-June issue of the CCPA Monitor.
The health care emergency is compounded by the political conflict between premiers demanding more federal funding without strings attached, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeking accountability and information-sharing before boosting transfers further, writes Steven Staples. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
This could be a make-or-break year for health care.
The health care emergency is compounded by the political conflict between premiers demanding more federal funding without strings attached, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeking accountability and information-sharing before boosting transfers further, writes Steven Staples. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
While the political dynamic can change rapidly, for the moment there is a good prospect of continued co-operation between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau well into 2023 to expand and strengthen public health care, writes Steven Staples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the Conservatives’ support climbs, so might the Liberals’ desire to avoid a potential election. This provides leverage to the NDP for it to
While the political dynamic can change rapidly, for the moment there is a good prospect of continued co-operation between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau well into 2023 to expand and strengthen public health care, writes Steven Staples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lobbies for Canada to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council in the next vote in 2020, Steven Staples says he heed the advice and experience of current council member and fellow 'middle power' Kazakhstan. Photograph courtesy of the United Nations
Kazakhstan may not immediately leap to mind as a country that has much to teach Canada about diplomacy. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lobbies for Canada to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council in the next vote in 2020, Steven Staples says he heed the advice and experience of current council member and fellow 'middle power' Kazakhstan. Photograph courtesy of the United Nations
Environment and climate change minister Catherine McKenna has said that climate change “is not just a massive challenge, it’s actually a huge economic opportunity for Canada.” The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia
We can now add political party conventions to the list of potential disasters caused by climate change. As the NDP gathered in Edmonton this
Environment and climate change minister Catherine McKenna has said that climate change “is not just a massive challenge, it’s actually a huge economic opportunity for Canada.” The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia