Opaque immigration screening threatens Canada’s global talent strategy On: April 17, 2026 Community food systems are critical to Canada’s national security On: April 17, 2026 Why Canada’s open banking risks repeating Australia’s failure On: April 17, 2026 The next frontier of AI is biological digital twins On: April 16, 2026 Canada is producing more graduates than ever — so why is it harder to find a job? On: April 16, 2026 Why is alcohol use declining in Canada? On: April 16, 2026 Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change On: April 16, 2026 Football is being spoiled by time‑wasting – what can be done ahead of the World Cup? On: April 15, 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 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 Growing EV popularity is leading to queues at fast chargers. Could a kerbside charger network help? 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 A Fifth of Global Seafood Is Mislabeled: How to Combat Fish Fraud On: April 5, 2026 Landmark lawsuit finds that social media addiction is a feature, not a bug On: March 30, 2026 A flesh‑eating fly is advancing towards the US border – can it be stopped? On: March 30, 2026 Why saving power makes economic sense in the transition era On: March 30, 2026 Importing queen bees won’t solve Canada’s beekeeping problems On: March 25, 2026 Indigenous‑led renewable energy projects offer benefits that reach far beyond reducing carbon emissions On: March 25, 2026 The true test of Quebec’s new workplace stress law On: March 20, 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 Have we passed ‘peak sheep’? On: March 16, 2026 These are shaky times for oil markets. An expert explains what a prolonged war will mean for prices On: March 15, 2026 The retail afterlife: How surplus goods find new value at ‘binz’ stores On: March 14, 2026 Middle East conflict is pushing oil prices higher — and most Canadians will feel the costs On: March 11, 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 Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally On: March 5, 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 Fears about AI taking our jobs are understandable – but harmful On: February 24, 2026 Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition On: February 23, 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 Football has a real fossil fuel problem – and it’s not sustainable On: February 22, 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 Alberta confident on carbon pricing deal as minister announces $28 million for clean tech On: February 16, 2026 Can blockchain help track and reduce global supply chain emissions? On: February 10, 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 How to keep plant-based foods on the table now that Veganuary is over On: February 9, 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 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 Gig-work delivery jobs are getting more dangerous On: February 3, 2026 The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices – what’s going on? On: February 3, 2026 The record gold price reflects a deeper problem than recent global instability On: February 2, 2026 World enters era of ‘water bankruptcy’, hitting poorest On: January 30, 2026 Why Modern Fintechs Are Switching to a Payments Orchestration Platform in 2026 On: January 30, 2026 Canada missing opportunities to build community resilience amid global realignment On: January 30, 2026 US cash, sponsored shirts and TV deals: how money took over English football On: January 29, 2026 Indian Head Research farm closing due to federal cutbacks On: January 28, 2026 ‘Trade is still about relationships’: Moe talks about the trade deal with China On: January 28, 2026 Canada’s new Grocery Code of Conduct is here, but don’t expect any instant price drops On: January 26, 2026 Escaping the housing trap: what the Carney budget reveals On: January 22, 2026 Why AI has not led to mass unemployment On: January 22, 2026 Europe has five options for responding to Trump’s Greenland threats. None of them look good On: January 20, 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 Canada can lead the world in sovereign, sustainable, responsible AI On: January 16, 2026 Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed On: January 14, 2026 What Mark Carney’s China trip could mean for the future of Canadian-Chinese relations On: January 14, 2026 Why America hasn’t become great again On: January 13, 2026 Manchester United’s problems run deeper than another managerial sacking On: January 13, 2026 Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance On: January 13, 2026 Why Greenland’s vast natural resources won’t necessarily translate into huge profits On: January 12, 2026 Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent On: January 8, 2026 Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues On: January 8, 2026 Digital payments can expand financial inclusion — but only under the right conditions On: January 7, 2026 What if we taxed what people spend, not what they earn? On: December 26, 2025 How ChatGPT could change the face of advertising, without you even knowing about it On: December 26, 2025 The politics of the hyper-polluting private transport used by the world’s super-rich is hotting up On: December 25, 2025 The cost of chocolate is soaring, but blaming cocoa prices doesn’t give the whole picture On: December 23, 2025 What Canada’s public sector voting divide could mean for future elections On: December 17, 2025 Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution On: December 16, 2025 Why OpenAI is a prime example of the ethical limits of capitalism On: December 13, 2025 Driverless taxis are heading to the UK, but it’s still not clear who to blame when something goes wrong On: December 13, 2025 Canada needs an open finance roadmap, not just open banking On: December 7, 2025 Ten million Canadians live in food-insecure households. The federal budget doesn’t help them On: December 6, 2025 AI promises efficiency, but it’s also amplifying labour inequality On: December 3, 2025 The honey trap: why honey fraud is a health hazard On: December 1, 2025 How ‘digital twins’ could help prevent cyber-attacks on the food industry On: November 29, 2025 Deloitte breaks silence on N.L. healthcare report On: November 26, 2025 Rethinking internal trade: the urgent need for a harmonized approach On: November 22, 2025 Near-sinking barge off BC coast stokes fears over oil tanker threats On: November 22, 2025 AI won’t replace you – but it will redefine what makes you valuable at work On: November 21, 2025 Is the AI bubble about to burst? What to watch for as the markets wobble On: November 19, 2025 Will AI automation really kill jobs? A new survey finds Canadian workers are split on the answer On: November 18, 2025 The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000’s dotcom crash – with some important differences On: November 15, 2025 How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer On: November 6, 2025 The right way for Canada to secure cloud sovereignty On: October 30, 2025 After OpenAI’s new ‘buy it in ChatGPT’ trial, how soon will AI be online shopping for us? On: October 29, 2025 AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed? On: October 27, 2025 What the US$55 billion Electronic Arts takeover means for video game workers and the industry On: October 26, 2025 Canada’s economic success is at risk from weak climate adaptation On: October 25, 2025 Why electricity costs so much in the UK (it’s not all about the weather) On: October 24, 2025 Chinese car firm BYD is racing ahead with its electric vehicles. Here’s how more established brands can catch up On: October 21, 2025 The American factor in Quebec’s independence debates On: October 19, 2025 AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it On: October 17, 2025 The price of gold is skyrocketing. Why is this, and will it continue? On: October 17, 2025 Federalism: obstacle or engine of redistribution? On: October 17, 2025 A digital twin could help Canada beat wildfires, fix commutes and save tax dollars On: October 16, 2025 How to use AI to guide your holiday plans – by a tourism expert On: October 15, 2025 What could burst the AI bubble? On: October 12, 2025 Could digital currencies end banking as we know it? The future of money On: October 12, 2025 Travelling to the U.S.? How the government shutdown will impact tourism On: October 11, 2025 Canada’s next great project must be to build an AI nation On: October 8, 2025 AI tools promise efficiency at work, but they can erode trust, creativity and agency On: October 8, 2025 The American TikTok deal doesn’t address the platform’s potential for manipulation, only who profits On: October 2, 2025 Generative AI might end up being worthless — and that could be a good thing On: September 29, 2025 Bridging the gap between publicly funded research and markets On: September 18, 2025 Canada’s tariff wall on Chinese electric vehicles is deepening dependence on the U.S. On: September 17, 2025 Decision-making on national interest projects demands openness and rigour On: September 17, 2025 Big-spending Premier League needs to spread more of its wealth to poorer clubs or everyone loses On: September 16, 2025 To close its productivity gap, Canada needs to rethink its higher education system On: September 15, 2025 The French economy has a boomer problem and is spending way too much on pensions On: September 13, 2025 How the global anti-scam community could come together to beat the criminals On: September 13, 2025 Political tensions and border anxiety pushed Canadians away from the U.S. this summer On: September 10, 2025 Flight attendants have gone 50 years without ground pay — here’s the reason behind it On: September 9, 2025 Ontario farmers facing uncertainty amid tariffs and trade challenges On: September 7, 2025 OpenAI looks to online advertising deal – AI-driven ads will be hard for consumers to spot On: September 6, 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 The Connection Between Canola Tariffs and EVs On: August 30, 2025 From fear to fluency: what our students learned when they used AI across an entire course 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 Droughts don’t just dry up water — they drain livelihoods and weaken local economies On: August 27, 2025 Canada’s class divide at the ballot box is growing On: August 27, 2025 Mississauga hospital construction project under fire for using U.S. subcontractor On: August 26, 2025 The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK On: August 23, 2025 Why no trade deal with Trump might be good for Canada On: August 21, 2025 Air Canada flight attendant ‘unlawful’ strike exposes major fault lines in Canadian labour law On: August 19, 2025 First Nations call for co-governance in coastal economic development On: August 13, 2025 The Competition Act favoured concentration from the start On: August 6, 2025 Time of ‘opportunity’ as Canada asserts its sovereignty, premier says On: July 26, 2025 NWT, Nunavut and Yukon sign free trade framework agreement with Ontario On: July 26, 2025 Ford and Smith divided over Trump response at premiers’ summit On: July 25, 2025 First Nations, Carney meet to discuss One Canadian Economy Act On: July 20, 2025 Burned out: How privatised risk is failing victims of climate disasters On: July 20, 2025 Elbows down? Why Mark Carney seems to keep caving to Donald Trump On: July 17, 2025 3 ways Canadians can take control of their finances in an age of economic uncertainty On: July 17, 2025 Returning to the office isn’t the answer to Canada’s productivity problem — and it will add pressure to urban housing On: July 13, 2025 Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind On: July 11, 2025 Chatbots are on the rise, but customers still trust human agents more On: July 8, 2025 To make buy-now-pay-later fair for consumers, regulators need to understand why shoppers use it On: July 3, 2025 WhatsApp introducing advertising is a potentially lucrative but risky move On: June 25, 2025 Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that – and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy On: June 20, 2025 One Canadian economy needs one competition policy On: June 16, 2025 Tariff shockwaves: Indonesia’s export strategy under fire On: June 11, 2025 A national plan to end food insecurity in Canada is within reach On: June 9, 2025 Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance — and invade their privacy 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 Anxious over AI? One way to cope is by building your uniquely human skills On: May 30, 2025 Crop diversification is crucial to Canadian resilience in a changing world On: May 29, 2025 Regulating AI seems like an impossible task, but ethically and economically, it’s a vital one On: May 27, 2025 How the UK could monetise ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset On: May 27, 2025 What is modern monetary theory? An economist explains how it could help Canada On: May 26, 2025 Is Crypto Corrupt? On: May 16, 2025 How to build a well-designed national basic income program – at half the cost On: May 15, 2025 Canada must ensure its digital sovereignty in the face of U.S. threats On: May 10, 2025 How Canada can turn tariff tensions into a global affordable housing alliance On: May 9, 2025 Tips for starting a business in Canada, according to entrepreneurs who have done it On: May 9, 2025 How Carney can use policy to unite the country On: May 6, 2025 Why Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are a threat to global food security 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 EU Fines Apple and Meta for Competition Violations On: April 26, 2025 Canada and Europe need a talent hub to overcome Trump threats On: April 26, 2025 Canada’s new immigration policy favours construction workers but leaves the rest behind On: April 22, 2025 Price discrimination is getting smarter — and low-income consumers are paying the price On: April 18, 2025 The gap between wages and housing prices is widening, fuelling the affordability crisis On: April 18, 2025 How Big Tech’s Data Centers Are Draining Water-Stressed Regions On: April 17, 2025 From boardrooms to beds: Can empty offices ease hospital overcrowding? On: April 16, 2025 Personal income tax cut promises: Is now really the right time? On: April 15, 2025 Canada was mostly spared from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, but it must not grow complacent On: April 10, 2025 More than a department store: The long, complicated legacy behind Hudson’s Bay Company On: April 10, 2025 Why tax literacy should be a national priority in Canada On: April 10, 2025 Stuck in the past: Trump tariffs and other policies are dragging the U.S. back to the 19th century On: April 4, 2025 Google’s AI-generated search feature hasn’t yet changed how users interact with search results On: March 25, 2025 We live in a dangerous world. Canada needs to bulk up On: March 24, 2025 Rich getting richer, poor poorer, as growth turns capital-intensive On: March 22, 2025 At what point do we say ‘enough’ to Trump? On: March 22, 2025 Forty years later, we’re due for another big rethink about Canada’s future On: March 18, 2025 TweetShare0 Shares 2020-10-19