Mark Carney’s climate inaction is at odds with his awareness of climate change’s existential threat On: October 10, 2025 Hogan says Carney government ‘doing everything they can’ to get Newfoundland activists abducted by Israel home On: October 9, 2025 The H-1B visa fee hike in the United States opens a policy window for Canada On: October 7, 2025 Not voting in local elections is rational. Voters need better reasons to engage On: October 7, 2025 Anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racism is on the rise in Canada On: October 6, 2025 YouTube shapes young people’s political education, but the site simplifies complex issues On: October 5, 2025 Carney government silent as Newfoundland activists headed for Gaza face likely interception by Israel On: October 5, 2025 The American TikTok deal doesn’t address the platform’s potential for manipulation, only who profits On: October 2, 2025 AI is creating fake legal cases and making its way into real courtrooms, with disastrous results On: September 26, 2025 Bill C-4 privacy enhancements are modest and fail to regulate politicians’ use of social bot On: September 25, 2025 Oil industry lobbied for proposed carbon pricing revamp On: September 25, 2025 Trust in government a key factor in acceptance of greater federal use of AI On: September 23, 2025 Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, says UN commission. But will it make any difference? On: September 18, 2025 Decision-making on national interest projects demands openness and rigour On: September 17, 2025 Turning houses into homes: Community land trusts offer a fix to Canada’s housing crisis On: September 16, 2025 Political tensions and border anxiety pushed Canadians away from the U.S. this summer On: September 10, 2025 Ontario farmers facing uncertainty amid tariffs and trade challenges On: September 7, 2025 The federal government’s repeated use of back-to-work powers undermines Canadian workers’ right to strike On: September 5, 2025 Mark Carney lifted some tariffs against the U.S. Was that a wise tactical move, or a bad blunder? On: September 4, 2025 Looking out for neighbours demands a better vaccination approach — NDP health critic On: September 2, 2025 The Connection Between Canola Tariffs and EVs On: August 30, 2025 Mohawk Council of Kahnawake asserts sovereignty On: August 29, 2025 Kanesatake governance questions headed for Federal Court On: August 29, 2025 Bill 97 faces backlash On: August 29, 2025 Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs On: August 27, 2025 Canada’s class divide at the ballot box is growing On: August 27, 2025 Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection — but he’s got a long road ahead to broaden his base On: August 19, 2025 From sanctuary to shipping lane: LNG Canada tankers threaten BC’s whale haven On: August 16, 2025 Why it matters who owns a newspaper On: August 12, 2025 U.S. Government Agencies Eliminating Spanish Language Services Is Self-Inflicted Harm On: July 29, 2025 Time of ‘opportunity’ as Canada asserts its sovereignty, premier says On: July 26, 2025 Indigenous leaders denounce Alberta’s plans to alter water management On: July 26, 2025 Ford and Smith divided over Trump response at premiers’ summit On: July 25, 2025 How Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok could be helping bring about an era of techno-fascism On: July 23, 2025 First Nations, Carney meet to discuss One Canadian Economy Act On: July 20, 2025 Elbows down? Why Mark Carney seems to keep caving to Donald Trump On: July 17, 2025 How Eurostack could offer Canada a route to digital independence from the United States On: July 15, 2025 Agreement between Hydro-Québec and the Innu is a must for the development of the battery industry On: July 8, 2025 Canada Day: How Canadian nationalism is evolving with the times — and will continue to do so On: July 1, 2025 Canada Day: Symbols take centre stage in debates about Canadian nationalism On: July 1, 2025 Is Mark Carney turning his back on climate action? On: June 30, 2025 Is the UN in Danger of Financial Collapse? On: June 27, 2025 From Ceremony to Commitment: What is the meaning of King Charles III’s Throne Speech? On: June 22, 2025 Alberta government PR branch moved under premier’s office On: June 21, 2025 How the UCP is reframing Alberta’s separatist gambit On: June 21, 2025 ‘Canada is not for sale’ — but new Ontario law prioritizes profits over environmental and Indigenous rights On: June 18, 2025 Why Canada’s Strong Borders Act is as troublesome as Donald Trump’s travel bans On: June 16, 2025 New legislation aims to strengthen Canada’s borders On: June 12, 2025 Navigating privacy and transparency in the digital age On: June 11, 2025 Is Israel’s interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla legal? On: June 10, 2025 First Nations leaders provide national response to King’s Speech On: June 10, 2025 Trump threats and national unity fears provide fresh opportunity to revisit how we vote On: June 10, 2025 Is strengthening the Canadian economic union another way for Ottawa to centralize power? On: June 9, 2025 Why Canada needs a law that gives workers the right to govern their workplace On: June 8, 2025 Why the federal government must act cautiously on fast-tracking project approvals On: June 7, 2025 What if Alberta really did vote to separate? On: June 4, 2025 Carney points to Grays Bay as key nation-building project On: June 4, 2025 The American mass exodus to Canada amid Trump 2.0 has yet to materialize On: May 31, 2025 Trump’s military parade: A ‘big big celebration’ or an authoritarian ritual? On: May 30, 2025 Why Alberta’s push for independence pales in comparison to Scotland’s in 2014 On: May 29, 2025 What is modern monetary theory? An economist explains how it could help Canada On: May 26, 2025 How Mark Carney and King Charles understand the power of performance On: May 26, 2025 ‘Cows and plows:’ The settlement over a broken Indigenous treaty shows the urgent need for more transparent governance On: May 23, 2025 Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council: A collaborative approach to strengthening food systems On: May 23, 2025 Why was St-Pierre-Miquelon targeted by both Donald Trump and a French politician? On: May 21, 2025 Is Donald Trump doing the world a favour by isolating the United States? On: May 21, 2025 First Nations unity displayed at rally against separatism at Legislature On: May 16, 2025 How Donald Trump could remain president of the United States On: May 13, 2025 Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. That’s a dangerous myth On: May 8, 2025 Mark Carney tells Donald Trump ‘Canada is not for sale’ in a high-stakes Oval Office meeting On: May 7, 2025 The King’s speech: The world will be watching when Charles opens Canada’s Parliament On: May 7, 2025 Can Mark Carney rebuild trust with Indigenous people? On: May 5, 2025 Mark Carney heads to Washington: His visit with Trump kicks off high-wire politics in Canada On: May 5, 2025 Blaming Donald Trump for conservative losses in both Canada and Australia is being too kind to Peter Dutton On: May 5, 2025 How can Mark Carney reduce violent crime in Canada? Through prevention and youth outreach On: May 4, 2025 Saving our textile industry starts with a resolve to Buy Canadian On: April 30, 2025 Mark Carney won: Here are the key economic priorities for his new government On: April 30, 2025 Bill 96 erodes legislative language equality On: April 29, 2025 How racialized voters are reshaping Canadian politics through digital networks On: April 25, 2025 Canada’s new immigration policy favours construction workers but leaves the rest behind On: April 22, 2025 How could Canada deter an invasion? Nukes and mandatory military service On: April 16, 2025 Terminations at U.S. government agencies that monitor extreme weather events will have negative effects On: April 14, 2025 Who really killed Canada’s carbon tax? Friends and foes alike On: April 14, 2025 What the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law On: April 13, 2025 Foreign interference threats in Canada’s federal election are both old and new On: April 11, 2025 Donald Trump’s policies are more than dumb — they’re stupid, according to stupidity researchers On: April 9, 2025 Does Canada’s future lie with Europe? On: April 9, 2025 Canadians need to use the language of freedom in fighting American annexation On: April 9, 2025 AI is making elections weird: Lessons from a simulated war-game exercise On: April 8, 2025 4 actions to support a sustainable democracy: No heroism required On: April 8, 2025 Federal election: Conservatives and Liberals are targeting different generations and geographies online On: April 7, 2025 Why ChatGPT is a uniquely terrible tool for government ministers On: April 6, 2025 Stuck in the past: Trump tariffs and other policies are dragging the U.S. back to the 19th century On: April 4, 2025 Trump’s trade war represents a big opportunity for Canadian Conservatives On: April 4, 2025 Travelling to the U.S.? Here’s what you need to know about the risks and your rights On: April 2, 2025 Canada a 51st state? Here’s how American annexation could actually favour Canada On: April 2, 2025 “He’s crazy!” Here’s what we lose when we pathologize politics On: April 1, 2025 Democracy is more than rules and institutions, it’s a way of life On: April 1, 2025 Canada should recognize celebrations like Eid, Diwali and Lunar New Year as public holidays On: March 30, 2025 Facing annexation threats, should Canadians lament for a nation — like George Grant did in 1963? On: March 26, 2025 Amid U.S. threats, Canada’s national security plans must include training in non-violent resistance On: March 25, 2025 How to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaign On: March 25, 2025 We live in a dangerous world. Canada needs to bulk up On: March 24, 2025 Why are younger Canadians more susceptible to Trump and the lure of the 51st state? On: March 24, 2025 At what point do we say ‘enough’ to Trump? On: March 22, 2025 Giving the Indo-US nuclear deal a new lease of life On: March 22, 2025 Is Erdogan using Kurdish peace talks to secure his political future? On: March 21, 2025 Trump’s ‘America First’ Policy Is a Wake-Up Call for the World On: March 20, 2025 Is Google Maps brainwashing us? It might be if the theory of ‘extended cognition’ is correct On: March 19, 2025 Forty years later, we’re due for another big rethink about Canada’s future On: March 18, 2025 Trump’s potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics’ poses grave risks to Canada On: March 17, 2025 How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall On: March 15, 2025 The end of coal and the fake nuclear energy campaign On: March 15, 2025 Will the U.S. collapse like the Soviet Union did? On: March 11, 2025 Musk’s ruthless approach to efficiency is not translating well to the U.S. government On: March 10, 2025 Is Trump’s assault on Canada bringing Québec and the rest of the country closer together? On: March 10, 2025 Beyond AI regulation: How government and industry can team up to make the technology safer without hindering innovation On: March 9, 2025 The mixed government legacy of Justin Trudeau On: March 7, 2025 Oval Office meltdown could mean curtains for a liberal global order On: March 5, 2025 Trump signals a trans-Atlantic shift On: March 5, 2025 Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. — here’s what you need to know to prepare for it On: March 4, 2025 Are unions really shifting toward Conservatives? Here’s a closer look at their Ontario election endorsements On: March 1, 2025 It was risky for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call an early election — but it did pay off On: February 28, 2025 Two Atlantic premiers resign amid Canada’s economic turmoil On: February 26, 2025 ‘Dark ads’ challenge truth and our democracy On: February 25, 2025 German Election 2025: Why It’s A Wake-Up Call for Europe On: February 25, 2025 Canada’s productivity strategy needs to centre workers On: February 25, 2025 Trump’s tariff and land grab threats signal U.S. expansionist ambitions On: February 24, 2025 Meloni’s Italy at a Crossroads: Pragmatism or Populism? On: February 19, 2025 Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism On: February 18, 2025 How to win an election? Focus on persuasion, not policy On: February 18, 2025 The biggest threat in the Ontario election isn’t Donald Trump, it’s voter disengagement On: February 17, 2025 Is the public service ready for a big Trump policy shift? On: February 14, 2025 Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security On: February 14, 2025 The Paris summit marks a tipping point on AI’s safety and sustainability On: February 14, 2025 AI Summit in Paris: US vs. China vs Europe vs the Rest? On: February 12, 2025 Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States On: February 12, 2025 Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it On: February 10, 2025 The contentious, necessary politics of internal trade On: February 9, 2025 Trump wants Greenland – but here’s what the people of Greenland want On: February 7, 2025 The US tried high tariffs and ‘America first’ policies in the 1930s. Trump should note what happened next On: February 7, 2025 Trump Regime Week 2: More Chaos, What It Means On: February 5, 2025 Minority language rights in the digital age On: February 5, 2025 Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence On: February 4, 2025 The US Dollar Is Falling…Up On: February 3, 2025 Canada-U.S. tariff war: How it will impact different products and industries On: February 2, 2025 Lack of federal leadership hurts Canada’s response to Trump tariff threat On: February 1, 2025 Québec’s religious symbols law: Appealing to the Supreme Court for real rights under the Charter On: February 1, 2025 What the looming federal election could mean for the Bank of Canada’s independence On: January 31, 2025 Trump’s plan to eliminate FEMA is a very bad idea On: January 27, 2025 Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map On: January 27, 2025 An unnecessary Ontario election won’t help Canada deal with Donald Trump On: January 27, 2025 Here’s what the Yukon’s premier talked about with Donald Trump Jr. On: January 22, 2025 Trump’s new American imperialism may lead to global chaos On: January 21, 2025 How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan On: January 21, 2025 Why Alberta’s Danielle Smith is rejecting the Team Canada approach to Trump’s tariff threats On: January 20, 2025 What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues On: January 19, 2025 Justin Trudeau’s resignation creates a progressive void in Canada, part of a long-established cycle On: January 17, 2025 Pierre Poilievre promises patriotism but stays vague about U.S. tariff threat On: January 17, 2025 The Trump Effect: Climate Groups Under Fire on Wall Street On: January 15, 2025 Trump’s Claim on Greenland: A Prelude to Arctic Conflict? On: January 14, 2025 Justin Trudeau’s fiscal legacy On: January 12, 2025 Attempting to annex Canada would spell disaster for the U.S. at home and abroad On: January 12, 2025 How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory On: January 12, 2025 Canada-U.S. history provides lessons on how Canada can deal with a hostile Donald Trump On: January 8, 2025 Canada, the 51st state? Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers could ward off Donald Trump On: January 8, 2025 Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy On: January 8, 2025 Climate change is coming for Canada’s critical transport infrastructure On: January 8, 2025 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, prorogues parliament until March On: January 8, 2025 Who’s afraid of Donald Trump? On: January 6, 2025 How Canada and the country’s premiers must respond to Trump’s trade and energy policies On: January 5, 2025 Canada’s fight with Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential On: January 4, 2025 Will the Future US Foreign Policy Be a One-Man Show? On: December 28, 2024 What does the X exodus to Bluesky mean for journalism? On: December 25, 2024 Yukon Premier meets with US president-elect Donald Trump’s son On: December 25, 2024 India must follow Australia on social media restrictions for teenagers On: December 23, 2024 Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same? On: December 23, 2024 Chrystia Freeland’s resignation points to final breakdown of cabinet government On: December 21, 2024 The carbon tax needs fixing, not axing — Canada needs a progressive carbon tax On: December 21, 2024 Yukon MP says Trudeau must go On: December 20, 2024 Chrystia Freeland’s resignation seems carefully aimed at removing a sitting prime minister On: December 16, 2024 Trump’s tariff threat is a sign that Canada should be diversifying beyond the U.S. On: December 15, 2024 How the Elon Musk-Vivek Ramaswamy DOGE initiative could help Americans dodge red tape On: December 15, 2024 Can South Koreans protect their democracy? On: December 14, 2024 Quebec’s War on Prayer: A Dangerous Precedent in Secularism’s Name On: December 11, 2024 Will Trump really act on tariff threats against India? On: December 11, 2024 I research race in politics – Kemi Badenoch’s views on inequality should worry Black Britons On: December 9, 2024 A new path toward greater autonomy for Quebec On: December 7, 2024 White U.S. citizens once flooded into Indian Territory, prompting calls for mass deportations On: December 5, 2024 Social media companies won’t be able to compel people to provide digital or government-issued ID to verify age On: November 28, 2024 Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law. How it will work remains a mystery On: November 28, 2024 COP29: Climate change could kill millions — and world leaders must work to limit fatalities On: November 27, 2024 Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food trade On: November 27, 2024 Trump’s proposed tariffs against Canada and Mexico may be illegal, but that’s not the real problem On: November 26, 2024 Good news for Quebec’s sovereigntists On: November 25, 2024 Quebec should adopt standard time (and so should the rest of Canada) On: November 23, 2024 If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it? On: November 17, 2024 Why involuntary medical admission and treatment won’t solve homelessness On: November 16, 2024 Paddington gets a British passport – but the Home Office treats real refugees very differently On: November 15, 2024 Scapegoating international medical students won’t solve Ontario’s health-care crisis On: November 12, 2024 TweetShare0 Shares 2020-10-19