MEDIA – Has trust in journalists started to rebound from rock bottom?
A new survey says people are looking at journalism with new respect in these troubled times By SHARON MacLEAN Contributor, Troy Media IT’S TRUE. The 2018 survey by [Continue]
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POLITICS – It ain’t broke so don’t fix it – leave our electoral system alone
British Columbians are being asked, for the third time, to vote on drastic electoral changes. It would be a mistake By ROSLYN KUNIN Troy Media Americans look upon their [Continue]
SUZUKI – Carbon pricing is an important tool to tackle climate change
ONE OF THE world’s best-known climate scientists is discouraged that almost 40 years of study and warnings haven’t convinced humanity to adequately address the climate [Continue]
POLITICS – In this trade war, mustard and ketchup are weapons
Ottawa seems to want to send a clear message to Washington, while offering Canada’s food industry an opportunity to grow By SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Senior Fellow Atlantic [Continue]
SUZUKI – Don’t water down marine protection – celebrate Oceans Day
WILL CANADA finally inspire a wave of celebration on World Oceans Day, June 8? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to lead G7 nations on global marine protection during [Continue]
ECONOMY – Alberta sinks deeper and deeper into a sea of red ink
The more the government spends on servicing its debt, the less is left over for priorities that Albertans value such as health care By STEVE LAFLEUR and BEN EISEN The Fraser [Continue]
POLITICS – Regrets, this nation has had more than a few
But when will our national breast-beating end? By GERRY BOWLER Senior Fellow Frontier Centre for Public Policy PRIME MINISTER Justin Trudeau mounted the national apology [Continue]
IN THE HOUSE – ‘How much of the $4.5 million will be spent in Canada?’
Excerpt from Question Period in the House of Commons on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 between Conservative leader Andrew Scheer and Finance Minister Bill Morneau: Hon. Andrew Scheer, [Continue]
SUZUKI – Climate change drives disease-spreading bugs into new areas
ACCORDING TO an African proverb (and the Dalai Lama), “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito.” The saying [Continue]
SUZUKI – Controversy over degree sparks necessary environmental debate
SHORTLY AFTER completing my PhD in the U.S., I taught in the University of Alberta’s genetics department. It’s also where I started my broadcasting career. I’m honoured [Continue]
THE ROYALS – Why it matters that the wedding falls on Victoria Day weekend
Despite the strong American influence, Canada still resembles the U.K. more than any other Commonwealth country By JANE HARRIS BY CHOOSING to have their wedding on May 19, [Continue]
URBAN LIFE – The man who changed how modern cities should operate
Stephan Goldsmith demonstrated how to improve service and cut costs – and taxes By LEE HARDING Research Associate Frontier Centre for Public Policy WHO IS THE greatest [Continue]
PEOPLE – The Aga Khan: 60 years of remarkable service to the world
As he marks his Diamond Jubilee, we should celebrate his unshakable belief in the values of pluralism, diversity and equality By ANNE McLELLAN WHO IS HIS HIGHNESS, the Aga [Continue]
PIPELINES – The Saga of the Three Pipelines a test of Ottawa’s relevance
After seven years and billions of dollars, hope for revival of Canada’s oil industry comes down to one extremely troubled project CANADA IS ENDOWED with the third largest [Continue]
