What Pierre Poilievre’s leadership means for the future of the Conservative Party

Pierre Poilievre’s landslide win of the Conservative Party of Canada leadership demonstrates not only his well-run campaign but suggests a newly unified party and an appealing...

With family doctors heading for the exits, addressing the crisis in primary care is key to easing pressure on emergency rooms

The Ford government’s recently released plan to ease pressure on Ontario emergency rooms makes no mention of the mass exodus of physicians from family practice. With...

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...