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 The reasons for shutting down TikTok in Canada appear tenuous at best On: November 12, 2024 American voters will decide Europe’s future On: October 28, 2024 Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut: Monetary policy is not enough to address economic issues on its own On: October 24, 2024 B.C. election tests new policies to protect elections from digital threats On: October 15, 2024 Devolving justice and policing to Wales would put it on par with Scotland and Northern Ireland – so what’s holding it back? On: October 11, 2024 Rustad’s Indigenous policy announcement adds insult to injury, say First Nations On: October 7, 2024 BC election 2024: where do parties stand on climate? On: October 7, 2024 Don’t touch my riding On: September 25, 2024 A brief history of former presidents running for reelection: 3 losses, 1 win and 1 still TBD On: September 25, 2024 Another Liberal byelection loss shows once again that Justin Trudeau is the problem On: September 18, 2024 What does the end of the Liberal-NDP agreement mean for Canadians? On: September 7, 2024 The curious case of Quebec’s linguistic directive for the health system On: September 3, 2024 Canada needs to overhaul the Temporary Foreign Worker program, not just tinker with it On: September 1, 2024 Artificial intelligence should not be allowed to adjudicate cases in Canada’s Federal Court On: August 31, 2024 Canadian MPs need an incentive to lower the voting age to 16 from 18 — and there’s none in sight On: August 28, 2024 Canada’s treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis On: August 25, 2024 Southport riots: why social media’s role in unrest is overblown On: August 10, 2024 The hypocrisy at the heart of racist riots On: August 9, 2024 Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters On: August 9, 2024 National poll finds majority of Canadians are opposed to military conscription if war breaks out On: August 7, 2024 Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for climate policy On: August 5, 2024 The Haida-B.C. agreement was a landmark deal, but where was Canada? On: August 4, 2024 Can Ottawa force the provinces to pay for virtual care? On: July 29, 2024 Harris and Trump, Where Do We Go From Here? On: July 27, 2024 Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Climate and Energy? On: July 24, 2024 Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race On: July 24, 2024 Paying more for policing doesn’t stop or reduce crime On: July 23, 2024 Far-Right on the rise in Europe but too divided to conquer On: July 23, 2024 Biden steps aside, setting in motion an unprecedented period in American politics On: July 22, 2024 Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate: Here’s why the Ohio senator is a smart choice On: July 19, 2024 Canada’s new care worker immigration programs need faster processing times to keep families together On: July 18, 2024 Insights from the NATO summit: Why another Donald Trump presidency would doom the alliance On: July 13, 2024 Will France Face Political Gridlock After Election Indecision? On: July 11, 2024 Joe Biden’s refusal to step aside illustrates the political dangers of ‘death denial’ On: July 10, 2024 Unable to work in their official language of choice, some public servants are quitting — to Canada’s detriment On: July 9, 2024 Losing All Optimism, Almost On: July 3, 2024 Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s gift to Donald Trump, he may be barred from Canada as a convicted felon On: July 2, 2024 Biden and Trudeau: Two leaders in trouble who are resisting calls to step aside On: July 1, 2024 Niagara Region changes policy regarding flying flags, changing sign colours On: July 1, 2024 Happy Fête nationale to all of Quebec’s ‟polyglots,” but not to anglophones On: June 29, 2024 Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents On: June 29, 2024 Can angst about productivity lead to serious public-service reforms? On: June 27, 2024 Foreign aid can help strengthen the economies of donor countries by boosting business On: June 27, 2024 Foreign interference could affect municipal elections, too. Here are 2 ways to reduce it On: June 26, 2024 Canada needs a focused and flexible foreign policy after years of inconsistency On: June 26, 2024 Byelection shocker: Is this the end of the road for Justin Trudeau’s political career? On: June 26, 2024 Public transit in Quebec: looking beyond the next election On: June 22, 2024 From Phoenix to ArriveCAN: How to fix federal information technology procurement On: June 21, 2024 Our reliable election forecast model predicts British Conservatives will lose big On: June 11, 2024 Murky details: Why the federal government must divulge which MPs conspired with foreign powers On: June 11, 2024 Election rumours invite reflections on Doug Ford’s record in Ontario On: June 10, 2024 Poilievre’s suggestion that businesses should lobby the people, not government, is problematic On: June 10, 2024 Trump’s post-conviction windfall shows democracy is increasingly a pay-to-play game On: June 10, 2024 Capital gains: How to maintain objectives while offering greater flexibility On: June 8, 2024 Is Canada finally taking far-right extremism seriously? Latest arrests are a positive sign On: June 8, 2024 International study cap: How some private companies are marketing tech and AI solutions On: June 5, 2024 Most Canadians back farmer carbon tax exemption, poll finds On: June 4, 2024 What Donald Trump’s fiery reaction to his conviction says about this moment in US politics On: June 3, 2024 Why we should care about this week’s European Parliament elections On: June 3, 2024 Trump found guilty in hush money trial, but will it hurt him in the polls? Here’s why voters often overlook the ethical failings of politicians On: May 31, 2024 University encampments highlight critical issues about the right to protest On: May 30, 2024 Anti-Palestinian racism needs to be included in Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy On: May 30, 2024 The intersectionality of hate helps us understand the ideology of Donald Trump and the far right On: May 29, 2024 For the good of the country, rich Canadians need to pay higher taxes on passive income On: May 27, 2024 Support for sovereignty in Quebec: the role of identity, culture and language On: May 25, 2024 A Conservative government may axe the carbon tax but then may have to bring it back On: May 23, 2024 Pierre Poilievre aims to turn B.C. coast blue at NDP’s expense On: May 22, 2024 The ‘Dark Triad’ and Donald Trump: What sends some to the C-suite and others to prison On: May 20, 2024 Building a culture of public service on hybrid work On: May 18, 2024 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: A Regional Dispute Involving Supplies of Water and Electricity On: May 15, 2024 Where to next in Australia’s battle with Elon Musk and X? On: May 11, 2024 Demanding participation and transparent policymaking in urban Ontario On: May 11, 2024 Potential Product Loss: Bill 96’s Impact on Quebec On: May 7, 2024 Pharmacare’s design could further fragment and politicize Canada’s health system On: May 7, 2024 Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance On: May 4, 2024 Alberta’s Bill 18 is another strategy from Quebec’s playbook On: May 4, 2024 Alberta government wants power to remove municipal councillors On: May 3, 2024 To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection On: May 3, 2024 What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want — and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement On: May 2, 2024 Here we go again? Making sense of the PQ’s rise in the polls On: May 2, 2024 As campus protests escalate surrounding the Israel-Gaza war, Ontario’s Bill 166 is not the answer On: April 30, 2024 European Elections: Threat From the Populist Right On: April 30, 2024 Cops on campus: Why police crackdowns on student protesters are so dangerous On: April 29, 2024 Alberta’s distorted view of their own political culture On: April 26, 2024 Economic growth tops the priority list for Canadian policymakers — here’s why On: April 26, 2024 Ottawa saves the day by raising capital gains tax On: April 20, 2024 High and dry: Federal budget 2024 misses the mark on water-related investments On: April 18, 2024 How ideology is darkening the future of renewables in Alberta On: April 17, 2024 Canadian federal budget 2024: Does it deliver on ‘generational fairness’ promise for Gen Z and Millennials? On: April 17, 2024 The cost-of-living crisis for social-assistance recipients On: April 12, 2024 The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians On: April 12, 2024 Big government, big trouble? Defending the future of Canada’s climate policy On: April 11, 2024 Changes to mortgage policy can make owning a home more affordable On: March 30, 2024 China Changes Tack on Water Politics On: March 27, 2024 Doug Ford avoids hard questions to ‘get it done’ in Ontario On: March 26, 2024 Whether it’s Trump or Biden as president, U.S. foreign policy endangers the world On: March 21, 2024 National pharmacare must be protected from corporate interests On: March 20, 2024 The Online Harms Act doesn’t go far enough to protect democracy in Canada On: March 19, 2024 What the Boeing whistleblower’s death reveals about exposing corporate wrongdoing in North America On: March 17, 2024 Labour’s Muslim vote: what the data so far says about the election risk of Keir Starmer’s Gaza position On: March 9, 2024 ‘I don’t feel safe’: Reactions to Germany’s suppression of pro-Palestine solidarity On: March 9, 2024 Do you condemn? On: March 9, 2024 Undertones: A dictionary to understand the war in Gaza On: March 9, 2024 Will Trump make anger great again? On: March 8, 2024 Only two universities are offering programs for people stuck in citizenship limbo. Why aren’t there more? On: March 7, 2024 Governments’ Role in Regulating and Using AI for the SDGs On: March 7, 2024 Canada should provide Indigenous languages with constitutional protection On: March 7, 2024 Is Ottawa changing its tune on LNG? On: March 2, 2024 Gaza: FAO Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities On: March 1, 2024 Doug Ford’s political judicial appointments: Good or bad for justice and democracy? On: February 28, 2024 Federal government must step up transit funding to cut emissions On: February 27, 2024 What Europe’s Egg-Hurling Farmers Can Teach Us About Climate Progress On: February 26, 2024 What does Donald Trump’s NATO posturing mean for Canada? On: February 23, 2024 B.C.’s lack of snow foretells summer drought woes On: February 16, 2024 ‘Here we are talking about drought in February’ On: February 16, 2024 Young Voters Care About Climate Change. Politicians Don’t On: February 13, 2024 Are American nuclear weapons returning to the United Kingdom? On: February 9, 2024 Our future depends on infrastructure. It’s time to act like it. On: February 7, 2024 When the Quebec minister of higher education attacks university autonomy On: February 6, 2024 Québec’s teacher strike offers lessons on the urgent need to support public education On: February 3, 2024 NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence to open in Montréal: What does it mean for Canadian security? On: February 3, 2024 Suspension lifted for nursing student accused of antisemitic posts On: January 30, 2024 Ruling by UN’s top court means Canada and the U.S. could be complicit in Gaza genocide On: January 29, 2024 Niagara regional council in uproar after denying discussion on ceasefire in the Palestine-Israel conflict On: January 29, 2024 BC Hydro shifts pricing formula for public EV chargers On: January 27, 2024 Prominent Ontario human rights lawyer praises South Africa’s genocide case against Israel On: January 25, 2024 New Indigenous Justice Centres aim to lessen the harms of a ‘broken’ colonial system On: January 23, 2024 Akeeagok builds on the foundations of the Nunavut dream On: January 22, 2024 Namminiqsurniq: “At the heart of it, people,” as devolution terms are finalized in Nunavut On: January 19, 2024 Hamilton council passes a bylaw to end renovictions, helping to address housing affordability On: January 18, 2024 ‘Historic moment’: Nunavut signs devolution agreement with Canada On: January 18, 2024 Canada is being hypocritical by failing to support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel On: January 17, 2024 Trump’s Iowa win is just a small part of soaring right-wing populism in 2024 On: January 16, 2024 The scene in the West Bank’s Masafer Yatta: Palestinians face escalating Israeli efforts to displace them On: January 16, 2024 Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online On: January 16, 2024 What a recent court ruling on Canada’s Citizenship Act means for ‘lost Canadians’ On: January 9, 2024 Canada’s Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future On: January 9, 2024 What’s behind the dramatic shift in Canadian public opinion about immigration levels? On: January 7, 2024 Alberta sovereignty push: Learning from the economic fallout of similar separatist movements On: January 3, 2024 Higher fines may be coming for short-term rentals On: December 30, 2023 EU and UK Delay Tariffs for Electric Vehicles and Batteries On: December 27, 2023 Fines for violation of P.E.I.’s Environmental Protection Act increase On: December 27, 2023 Canada’s competition laws just changed: Here’s what you need to know On: December 24, 2023 Climate change solutions require collaboration between politicians, scientists and entrepreneurs On: December 21, 2023 John Hannaford sets up public service teams to think about future problems On: December 17, 2023 Conflict in Middle East could reshape Canada’s political map On: December 16, 2023 Why universities warrant public investment: Preparing students for living together well On: December 15, 2023 Canadians have serious trust issues when it comes to a central bank digital currency On: December 12, 2023 Antimicrobial resistance now hits lower-income countries the hardest, but superbugs are a global threat we must all fight On: December 11, 2023 Improved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at home On: December 11, 2023 Why Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge is missing the mark On: December 4, 2023 Allegations of threats and lying perturb the federal public service On: December 4, 2023 The federal government needs a digital transformation On: December 3, 2023 Single-use plastics legislation to continue in P.E.I. On: December 1, 2023 International students turning away from Canada: Survey On: December 1, 2023 University of Manitoba nursing student suspended, accused of antisemitic posts On: November 30, 2023 Denmark’s PFAS Ban: A Landmark Decision for a Healthier Future On: November 29, 2023 Headed for 10 billion People in the World: What Happens Then? On: November 27, 2023 The Trudeau government needs to get straight with people about its budget On: November 27, 2023 After 8 years in power, what is Justin Trudeau’s legacy — and how will he cement it? On: November 25, 2023 The Specter of Nuclear Winter: Can We Ignore It? On: November 23, 2023 The media must stop enabling Trump’s attention-seeking use of fascist rhetoric On: November 21, 2023 Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it’s ever been — here’s how we can solve it On: November 20, 2023 Harmony in Diplomacy: President Xi Jinping’s Blueprint for China-U.S. Collaboration On: November 18, 2023 Double Trouble for People and the Planet On: November 13, 2023 Canada must stop treating climate disasters like unexpected humanitarian crises On: November 13, 2023 Is Canada a high seas laggard? On: November 12, 2023 Indonesia walks an APEC tightrope On: November 7, 2023 Canada’s refugee pilot programs risk making refugees prove their worth On: November 3, 2023 Canada needs to move beyond poorly enforced bribery laws and tackle corruption’s root causes On: November 3, 2023 New Brunswick government survives non-confidence vote On: October 28, 2023 Google’s news throttle threat may go down to the wire On: October 27, 2023 The West’s double standards are once again on display in Israel and Palestine On: October 23, 2023 4 affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada On: October 17, 2023 Politicians come and go, but the clock is now ticking on long-promised pharmacare On: October 12, 2023 Could polling feedback loop shape referendum result? On: October 11, 2023 Why Australians can’t say ‘don’t know’ in Voice debate On: October 10, 2023 TweetShare0 Shares 2020-10-19