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Transparency or Overreach? Ottawa’s Foreign Influence Registry Raises Hard Questions
January 6, 2026
Transparency or Overreach? Ottawa’s Foreign Influence Registry Raises Hard Questions
The federal government’s plan to introduce a foreign influence transparency registry is being sold as a necessary safeguard for Canadian…
Zero Tolerance Must Mean Zero Excuses in the Cockpit
January 6, 2026
Zero Tolerance Must Mean Zero Excuses in the Cockpit
The recent incident involving an Air India pilot being removed from a Vancouver–Delhi flight before takeoff is more than just…
A Small Relief, but a Welcome One: Why 2026 Federal Rebates Matter More Than Ever
January 6, 2026
A Small Relief, but a Welcome One: Why 2026 Federal Rebates Matter More Than Ever
As 2026 begins, many Canadians will notice a modest but meaningful boost to their bank accounts. The first of several…
Canada at the Table: Why Mark Carney’s Trip to France Matters for Ukraine and the World
January 6, 2026
Canada at the Table: Why Mark Carney’s Trip to France Matters for Ukraine and the World
When Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to France to represent Canada in the latest round of peace negotiations on Russia’s…
Weather Whiplash: When Canada’s Winter Refuses to Pick a Side
December 30, 2025
Weather Whiplash: When Canada’s Winter Refuses to Pick a Side
If it feels like déjà vu, that’s because it is. Just as many Canadians were bracing themselves for another soggy…
Standing With Ukraine Is Not Optional, It’s a Test of Canada’s Values
December 30, 2025
Standing With Ukraine Is Not Optional, It’s a Test of Canada’s Values
When Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Halifax on Friday, it was more than a diplomatic…
When Science Loses Its Anchor: Why Canada Can’t Follow America’s Lead on Public Health
December 30, 2025
When Science Loses Its Anchor: Why Canada Can’t Follow America’s Lead on Public Health
For decades, Canada has looked south for leadership in health and science. American institutions like the Centers for Disease Control…
When the Neighbour Turns Cold: Canada’s Wake-Up Year with the United States
December 30, 2025
When the Neighbour Turns Cold: Canada’s Wake-Up Year with the United States
A year ago, as diplomats and staff quietly sipped hot chocolate inside the Canadian Embassy in Washington on a bitter…
Don’t Sleep on December: Why Smart Canadians Should Act Now on Taxes
December 23, 2025
Don’t Sleep on December: Why Smart Canadians Should Act Now on Taxes
Tax season may still feel far away, but if you’re a Canadian taxpayer, December is quietly one of the most…
Tightening the Screws on Synthetic Drugs: A Necessary Step, But Not the Final One
December 23, 2025
Tightening the Screws on Synthetic Drugs: A Necessary Step, But Not the Final One
Health Canada’s decision to amend regulations around precursor chemicals and drug-manufacturing equipment is a welcome and long-overdue move in the…