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Bill C-5: A Bold Step Forward—But Not Without Cautionary Lessons
June 24, 2025
Bill C-5: A Bold Step Forward—But Not Without Cautionary Lessons
The House of Commons wrapped up its spring session on Friday with a political thunderclap: the passing of Bill C-5,…
Ottawa’s Silence on Fiscal Strategy Is No Longer Justifiable
June 24, 2025
Ottawa’s Silence on Fiscal Strategy Is No Longer Justifiable
The Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux, made headlines this week — not for dramatic new projections, but for what he…
Housing Market Shows Resilience Amid Small Dip in May Starts
June 17, 2025
Housing Market Shows Resilience Amid Small Dip in May Starts
The latest numbers from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) tell us a story that’s more about stability than…
Canada’s Defence Future Lies in Europe — and It’s About Time We Embraced It
June 17, 2025
Canada’s Defence Future Lies in Europe — and It’s About Time We Embraced It
It’s a dramatic shift in Canadian defence policy — and a much-needed one. As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to…
Honouring Our Roots: Why Canada Post’s New Indigenous Leaders Stamps Matter
June 17, 2025
Honouring Our Roots: Why Canada Post’s New Indigenous Leaders Stamps Matter
Last Friday, Canada Post chose to do more than just unveil another set of stamps—it reignited a conversation about the…
A Tragedy That Hits Close to Home: Remembering Dr. Nirali Patel and the Lives Lost in the Air India Crash
June 17, 2025
A Tragedy That Hits Close to Home: Remembering Dr. Nirali Patel and the Lives Lost in the Air India Crash
When news broke of the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, it felt like just another faraway disaster—until we learned…
One Canadian Economy: It’s Time to Tear Down the Walls Between Provinces
June 10, 2025
One Canadian Economy: It’s Time to Tear Down the Walls Between Provinces
It’s hard to believe that in 2025, Canadians still face invisible walls between provinces — walls that choke business growth,…
Canada Post’s Bargaining Tactics Cross the Line — and Undermine Union Integrity
June 10, 2025
Canada Post’s Bargaining Tactics Cross the Line — and Undermine Union Integrity
It’s becoming increasingly clear that Canada Post is treading a dangerous line in its ongoing contract negotiations with the Canadian…
Canada Can No Longer Afford to Drag Its Feet on Defence Spending
June 10, 2025
Canada Can No Longer Afford to Drag Its Feet on Defence Spending
The world is a far more dangerous place than it was even five years ago. And yet, Canada continues to…
Canada’s Trade Deficit Is a Wake-Up Call, Not a Victory Lap
June 10, 2025
Canada’s Trade Deficit Is a Wake-Up Call, Not a Victory Lap
Canada’s April trade numbers should have been a sobering moment for our federal government. Instead, Prime Minister Mark Carney chose…