Éric Duhaime and the Conservative Party of Québec’s contradictory stance on nationalism

The current Québec election campaign is an opportune moment to measure the political divisions brought about by the sovereignty question. It also provides an opportunity to...

Quebec’s lopsided campaign is only one part of a troubling democratic trend

September 5, 2022 (Version française disponible ici.) Let’s stop kidding ourselves: No matter the promises or what else happens between now and the end of the...

Interregional planning is key to Canada’s hopes for successful energy transition

Time to bring adult education out of the corner to better support the learning of all Canadians

September 8, 2022 Now that the summer is wrapping up, many Canadian adults are in “back-to-school” mode regarding their children. But what about the parents themselves?...

The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

The death of Queen Elizabeth, the longest reigning monarch in British history, marks the end of an era for Canada. Elizabeth witnessed the opening of the...

Navigating climate change: How shipping is adapting in the St. Lawrence

When compared to other major river navigation routes around the world, the St. Lawrence River is a favoured waterway. It flows from the mouth of Lake...

Why Ottawa’s efforts to get Google and Facebook to pay for news content misses the mark

We have seen drastic changes in the media industry over the last two decades. Between 2008 and 2021, more than 450 news outlets closed across Canada...

Boards of directors, not governments, must prevent scandals like Hockey Canada’s

The Hockey Canada scandal has sparked anger and outrage. Many argue the Canadian government should take action. We saw similar cries for action with the major...

Unique challenges of Canada’s North require unique fiscal arrangements

September 7, 2022 Fiscal federalism has been a frequent point of contention in Canadian politics. Yet, the three territories have received little attention in public debates...

Why Vladimir Putin still has widespread support in Russia

During the early stages of Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, there was speculation in the western media that his days as Russian leader were...