Q&A with an Alberta politics expert: Taking the province’s pulse as the referendum approaches On: October 17, 2026 Canada could save millions by developing its own operating system instead of relying on Microsoft Windows On: October 15, 2026 Drug company promotion negatively affects how doctors prescribe: Insights from a new Cochrane review On: October 11, 2026 Alberta separatists buoyed by Quebec election result On: October 9, 2026 How Canada could defend itself against an American invasion On: October 7, 2026 Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too On: October 5, 2026 How much are Canadians willing to pay to diversify trade? On: October 5, 2026 Canada must consider even unlikely threats — including an American invasion On: October 3, 2026 The right to truth — and justice — need to be part of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation On: October 3, 2026 How Canada used the Indian Act to target Indigenous leaders On: October 2, 2026 An environmental reckoning? Data centre rush hits hard realities On: September 27, 2026 Mark Carney prepared for the possibility of Trump ordering military action against Canada On: September 27, 2026 Quebec Election: New Rules Restrict When Poll Workers Can Speak English With Voters On: September 26, 2026 4 steps Canada must take to get its own act together before an EU associate membership On: September 24, 2026 Two new reports show that Canada needs to do much more to tackle climate change On: September 24, 2026 Quebec Court Orders Bilingual Election Reminder Cards After French-Only Mailouts On: September 23, 2026 Caught between culture and commerce: Canada’s high‑stakes trade clash with the United States On: September 13, 2026 Canada’s new strategy won’t solve food insecurity or the health issues it creates On: September 13, 2026 Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade? Expert Q&A On: September 11, 2026 The Netherlands forced Meta to let users ditch algorithmic feeds. Here’s what happened On: September 11, 2026 Why the government’s debt is growing – current public spending pressures explained On: September 10, 2026 The War Against Data Centers On: September 9, 2026 How Facebook’s News Feed introduced the age of the algorithm 20 years ago On: September 9, 2026 How Cryptocurrencies Challenge Monetary Sovereignty On: September 8, 2026 Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains On: September 6, 2026 Will AI save or ruin democracy? It depends on whether we allow computers to stand in for people On: September 3, 2026 51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation? On: September 3, 2026 How to Address the Coming Global Water Crisis On: September 2, 2026 Trump’s Lake Ontario bluster: Why treating his sovereignty threats as a joke is dangerous On: August 31, 2026 What game theory teaches Canada about negotiating with an untrustworthy Donald Trump On: August 31, 2026 Trump’s ‘renaming’ of Lake Ontario is emblematic of centuries of colonial erasure On: August 29, 2026 How AI‑powered policing is endangering the public’s trust in police On: August 28, 2026 Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now? On: August 27, 2026 Mark Carney’s defiance: Canada shows the world how to respond to Donald Trump’s threats On: August 26, 2026 Canada shouldn’t try to build everything it needs for the AI era On: August 24, 2026 Working from home should be a right, not a reward On: August 23, 2026 Ontario’s new law should make planning faster — not move the work elsewhere On: August 15, 2026 Canadian governments are taking different paths back to the office On: August 14, 2026 ‘You’re a 4 out of 10’: the troubling rise of AI appearance ratings On: August 13, 2026 Why Canadian airline strikes shut down the whole system — and how other countries avoid it On: August 11, 2026 Independence from Canada could cost Albertans a lot more than it saves them On: August 10, 2026 Sturgeon County to be home to $13B Meta data centre On: August 10, 2026 Reconciliation or recolonization? What Canada can learn by looking abroad On: August 8, 2026 Donald Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ means reneging on them. That’s why Canada cannot capitulate On: August 4, 2026 Fauci’s COVID‑origins hearing shows how conspiracy theories became political weapons On: August 1, 2026 Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke — but global warming is loading the wildfire dice On: July 29, 2026 The homelessness scourge in cities like London, Ont., exposes the evils of wealth inequality On: July 27, 2026 My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants On: July 27, 2026 Ending Hunger Is Not Enough: Healthy Diets and Anticipatory Social Protection Must Come Next On: July 26, 2026 Wildfires: what can the UK and other nations learn from Australia’s world‑leading fire response systems? On: July 24, 2026 Industrial development is fragmenting Canada’s boreal forest. Governments should think carefully about future approvals On: July 22, 2026 Québec’s Bill 9 doesn’t just ban symbols — it bans obligations On: July 21, 2026 Fleeing by boat: Why the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation wildfire tragedy was so predictable On: July 20, 2026 New climate film triggers debate – here’s how to make those conversations constructive On: July 16, 2026 Police scandals are symptomatic of much larger issues On: July 15, 2026 New provincial laws are making it harder to access government records in Canada On: July 13, 2026 Human rights group Amnesty International calls out Meta data centre project in Sturgeon County On: July 13, 2026 Canada’s proposed clean water act needs stronger protections for Indigenous communities On: July 11, 2026 Alberta Decides: Inside Canadians’ views on Alberta’s outside ambitions On: July 9, 2026 From Spending to Impact: Public Procurement as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development On: July 4, 2026 When did Canada become sovereign, really? On: July 4, 2026 Investigative interviews are key to solving crimes – should AI be helping police with their inquiries? On: June 30, 2026 Canada becoming ‘energy superpower’ as 4 Nunavut projects get federal funding, Idlout says On: June 24, 2026 The Montréal shooting spotlights the growing public safety threat of online radicalization On: June 24, 2026 Canada’s AI strategy must reckon with the environmental implications of data centres On: June 23, 2026 Former UK minister advises ‘positive’ tone in Alberta referendum campaign On: June 23, 2026 When aid retreats, Ebola advances On: June 22, 2026 Canadians not confident public service is prepared for the future On: June 22, 2026 Canada should keep its data out of U.S. hands On: June 21, 2026 Chiefs rally against separatism in Calgary On: June 17, 2026 Alberta school board eyeing federal plan to ban social media for teenagers On: June 17, 2026 A weak carbon-price floor will not fix Alberta’s emissions market On: June 11, 2026 Buy Canadian won’t cost us much. That’s the problem On: June 11, 2026 Canada’s sovereignty needs more than guns and steel On: June 6, 2026 Canada needs a deeper municipal bond market On: June 6, 2026 ‘Your letter has been forwarded for consideration’: A health expert on 4 ways Ottawa and Alberta avoid accountability On: June 2, 2026 Should FIFA be doing more to protect soccer players from the World Cup heat? On: June 2, 2026 Shellbrook evacuation lifted as Lobstick fire activity eases On: June 2, 2026 Why Mark Carney is pushing ‘Fortress North America’ amid deep Canadian distrust of the U.S. On: May 30, 2026 ‘I love this country: Alberta NDP, other national groups launch efforts to keep province in Canada On: May 29, 2026 Alberta government invests $21 million in defence sector On: May 29, 2026 Danielle Smith’s dangerous referendum rhetoric threatens Canada’s Constitution and Indigenous treaty rights On: May 29, 2026 The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is part of a far‑right curriculum of violence On: May 28, 2026 Indigenous leaders back Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s stance on Treaty Rights On: May 28, 2026 Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money On: May 25, 2026 Child benefits work when they are generous and universal On: May 25, 2026 N.L. has a housing crisis. Does its government have a plan? On: May 24, 2026 Alberta Premier schedules referendum question for Oct. 19 – on whether to have a future separatist referendum On: May 24, 2026 Danielle Smith’s immigration referendum fuels an ‘us versus them’ divide in Alberta On: May 22, 2026 The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America Condemns San Diego Mosque Attack On: May 20, 2026 Why digital IDs are back on the UK government’s agenda On: May 20, 2026 First Nations leader says UCP government ‘on notice’ after judge dismisses separation petition On: May 20, 2026 The Canada Strong Fund isn’t a sovereign wealth fund — and that’s OK On: May 17, 2026 UCP budget decisions weaken standing-up-for-stewardship position, NDP says On: May 16, 2026 Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund is ambitious, but its design raises questions On: May 12, 2026 Alberta fuel spill creates caution downstream in Saskatchewan On: May 11, 2026 Why politicians can’t fix potholes permanently On: May 9, 2026 To lead in global innovation, Canada must prioritize basic science On: May 6, 2026 Yukon First Nation decries American push for oil and gas in the Arctic On: May 6, 2026 Here’s why Canada needs to ditch age‑based immigration points On: May 4, 2026 To improve literacy, Ontario should invest in students and educators On: May 4, 2026 The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices? On: May 2, 2026 Making tech giants pay for news was a success the first time around. It can be done again On: May 2, 2026 We can’t know if Donald Trump has dementia. Even if he did, it wouldn’t excuse his actions On: May 1, 2026 The Carney government’s embrace of AI will put lives at risk On: May 1, 2026 School boards and universities will both be affected by Ontario’s Bill 101 sweeping changes On: April 30, 2026 Worried about food prices? Investment in public infrastructure pays On: April 29, 2026 Climate policy isn’t partisan — research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it On: April 29, 2026 These £500 plug‑in solar panels are about to go on sale: here’s what an expert says you need to know On: April 28, 2026 Landmark privacy determination puts rent tech platforms on notice. But renters remain vulnerable On: April 26, 2026 Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame? On: April 26, 2026 Is Big Tech Replaying the 3G Bubble With AI? On: April 26, 2026 Canada must act to protect hospitals in war zones On: April 25, 2026 Oversight fails when police investigate police On: April 25, 2026 Why delaying climate action now means higher seas by 2100 – new research On: April 24, 2026 Crypto tolls in the Strait of Hormuz shows why bitcoin thrives in times of crisis On: April 23, 2026 Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they sound convincing – new study On: April 22, 2026 Why understanding autism means looking beyond spoken language – two autistic researchers of communication explain On: April 22, 2026 From floppy discs to Claude Mythos, how ransomware grew into a multibillion‑dollar industry On: April 22, 2026 Public grocery stores won’t fix Canada’s food affordability crisis On: April 21, 2026 Mark Carney’s new majority government should spark renewed calls for electoral reform On: April 21, 2026 Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban On: April 20, 2026 Opaque immigration screening threatens Canada’s global talent strategy On: April 17, 2026 Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change On: April 16, 2026 Europe needs affordable, low‑carbon homes – here’s how Barcelona is reimagining its housing system On: April 15, 2026 A new ad campaign is pushing Australians to use less petrol. Has this happened before? On: April 13, 2026 Your brain for sale? The new frontier of neural data On: April 12, 2026 The RCMP’s surveillance of Indigenous groups exposes a centuries‑long pattern in Canada On: April 11, 2026 Canada and Mexico must work together to help Cuba survive its dire humanitarian crisis On: April 8, 2026 Treating previously untreatable cancers: How CAR‑T cell therapy could be made accessible to more patients On: April 7, 2026 As the Iran war disrupts supplies, will it affect access to medicines? On: April 6, 2026 Apps pressure delivery riders into courting danger – here’s what needs to change On: April 6, 2026 Effective storytelling can encourage climate action from policymakers and the public On: April 3, 2026 Ontario is closing its supervised consumption sites, calling them a failure. So what counts as ‘success?’ On: April 3, 2026 Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms On: April 3, 2026 Landmark lawsuit finds that social media addiction is a feature, not a bug On: March 30, 2026 People studying to become teachers speak about Islamophobia and anti‑Palestinian racism in Ontario schools On: March 30, 2026 Trading rights for efficiency: Why Bill C‑12’s restrictive asylum measures will likely backfire On: March 29, 2026 Vietnam ruined Lyndon B. Johnson’s political career. Will Donald Trump face the same fate over Iran? On: March 28, 2026 Indigenous‑led renewable energy projects offer benefits that reach far beyond reducing carbon emissions On: March 25, 2026 Ontario’s proposed nuclear waste repository must obtain consent from all affected First Nations On: March 25, 2026 Canada’s migratory caribou are under threat. Will we act before it’s too late? On: March 25, 2026 OpenAI’s safety pledges in the wake of Tumbler Ridge aren’t AI regulation — they’re surveillance On: March 23, 2026 Food security needs to be part of Canada’s defence strategy On: March 20, 2026 Nunavut fuel resupply could cost ‘tens of millions of dollars’ more because of U.S. war with Iran On: March 18, 2026 Middle East conflict is pushing oil prices higher — and most Canadians will feel the costs On: March 11, 2026 Canada’s three main federal political parties are working together to fight voter privacy rights On: March 11, 2026 Treaty 4 raises hard questions like how did ‘Crown land’ come to be? On: March 10, 2026 Is someone watching you? Facial recognition tech is here and Canada offers little privacy protection On: March 10, 2026 Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science On: March 10, 2026 Middle East conflict raises farmers’ concerns On: March 9, 2026 What problem are return-to-office mandates meant to solve? On: March 7, 2026 How Canada can prepare for high-pressure U.S. demands on sovereignty and trade On: March 7, 2026 Canada’s labour protections aren’t ready for the age of AI On: March 7, 2026 The oil price surge is just one symptom of a supply chain network that is not fit for this age of global tensions On: March 4, 2026 How one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East On: March 4, 2026 What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so much to the global economy? On: March 3, 2026 Human activity is making the Arctic’s waters louder On: March 3, 2026 Giving life to the Carney vision for Canada On: February 27, 2026 Slaying myths about income support On: February 27, 2026 Mark Carney preaches co-operative federalism but doesn’t practise it On: February 25, 2026 Canadians aren’t imagining the cost-of-living crisis On: February 25, 2026 Referendum lacks town hall plan — but stay tuned, premier says On: February 25, 2026 Three ways Canada can navigate an increasingly erratic and belligerent United States On: February 23, 2026 History-making nine-question referendum punts Alberta into unprecedented territory On: February 23, 2026 Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered On: February 22, 2026 How political influencers avoid election rules, transparency and consequences On: February 20, 2026 Trump claims his pollution rollback will save Americans money – but climate change is raising household costs On: February 20, 2026 As Alberta separatists court the U.S., prosperity is fuelling a sovereigntist turn On: February 16, 2026 Alberta confident on carbon pricing deal as minister announces $28 million for clean tech On: February 16, 2026 Toronto’s Project South charges point to systemic issues beyond police corruption On: February 13, 2026 Flag politics in Canada and New Zealand resulted in drastically different outcomes On: February 11, 2026 What kind of society does Quebec want after François Legault? On: February 9, 2026 What Ottawa can do to protect Canadians from cybercrime On: February 9, 2026 Tariffs might seem manageable now – but they’ll quietly squeeze households later On: February 9, 2026 ‘This is our hunting ground’: Iqaluit to raise flag to support Greenland On: February 8, 2026 Data reveals millions in tax arrears and unpaid leases for nearly 600 Alberta oil and gas companies On: February 8, 2026 Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry On: February 7, 2026 Epstein files: who decides what information is released to the public? On: February 6, 2026 News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing? On: February 6, 2026 Home ownership is a false promise in Canada On: February 4, 2026 Does the exodus to UpScrolled signify the end of TikTok? On: February 4, 2026 Repeal the Online News Act to better inform Canadians On: February 4, 2026 Canada should be wary of embracing ‘total national defence’ to ward off an American invasion On: February 3, 2026 Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America On: February 2, 2026 The only remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires this week. Could a new arms race soon accelerate? On: February 2, 2026 Why drug approval in Canada should not rely on foreign regulators On: February 1, 2026 World enters era of ‘water bankruptcy’, hitting poorest On: January 30, 2026 The Era of ‘Global Water Bankruptcy’ Has Begun On: January 30, 2026 Canada missing opportunities to build community resilience amid global realignment On: January 30, 2026 Indian Head Research farm closing due to federal cutbacks On: January 28, 2026 Canadian, US First Nations defend caribou habitat from Trump’s Arctic oil plans On: January 28, 2026 ‘Trade is still about relationships’: Moe talks about the trade deal with China On: January 28, 2026 Carney’s rallying cry to ‘middle powers’ includes Australia – and we should heed his call On: January 22, 2026 Trump sows ‘chaotic cruelty’ while Canadian PM Carney reminds the world it doesn’t have to play along On: January 22, 2026 Why Trump is attacking the UK over Chagos Islands – and what it tells us about Britain’s place in the world On: January 21, 2026 What Canada can learn from Mexico’s approach to U.S. trade On: January 19, 2026 Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia On: January 19, 2026 Relief as canola tariffs lowered after China trip On: January 19, 2026 Kahnawake council left in dark on Seaway dumping case On: January 16, 2026 TweetShare0 Shares 2020-10-19