Columns

Carol Hughes’ Column – Is It Time to Get Tougher on Residential School Denialism?

From the early days before Confederation, Canada’s earliest settler leaders treated Indigenous peoples as others. They created systems that were designed to assimilate Indigenous peoples and strip them of their identity and their culture. One of the most widely recognized … Continue reading

Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 241101

Doug Ford’s Healthcare Frankenstein Monster November 1, 2024 Halloween has just come and gone. One of my favourite holidays; I have always been a fan of the creativity on display this time of year. Whether it’s the elaborate decorations that … Continue reading

Carol Hughes’ Column – Why is Parliament Being Held Up in SDTC Documents Case?

For almost a month now, the House of Commons has been at a standstill. It’s been paralyzed over a dispute about how and when the government should release documents related to its green technology fund. So what’s going on and … Continue reading

Michael Mantha’s NFTP for 241025 – Doug Ford is banking on his skills in the art of distraction

October 25, 2024 Recently, I was sitting in a reception area waiting to be called in for an appointment. Also waiting was a mother of two young children who were obviously tired and frustrated being in line for so long … Continue reading

Michael Mantha’s News from the P for 241018

The Ford government needs to get its priorities straight October 18, 2024 Well, the summer was everything I had expected – and then some. You will recall that Premier Ford chose to delay the resumption of the Legislature’s business. Most … Continue reading

Carol Hughes’ Column – Prime Ministers Admission on Broken Electoral Reform Promise is Frustrating

On October 1st, the Prime Minister made an astonishing admission that hasn’t made much of a ripple on most mainstream Canadian media. That day, he appeared on Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s Uncommons podcast to discuss his thoughts on the next … Continue reading

Carol Hughes’ Column – Health Care Privatization is a Fool’s Errand

Canadians are understandably feeling a little anxious about health care these days. The past few years saw the Canadian health care system strain under the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic. Doctors and nurses who did everything they could to keep … Continue reading

Carol Hughes’ Column – German Envoy’s Comments on Natural Gas a Sign of Energy Discussions to Come?

In late September, Jennifer Morgan, the German state secretary and special envoy for international climate action made a relatively innocuous comment that seemed to prod a wide range of responses from businesses and political leaders across Canada. As an environmentalist … Continue reading

Carol Hughes’ Column – The Supply and Confidence Agreement has Run its Course

In the first week of September, following Labour Day, New Democrats formally ended the Supply and Confidence Agreement with the governing Liberals. While some observers seemed shocked by the deal breaking when it did, others seemed to have been surprised … Continue reading

Carol Hughes’ Column – PBO Report on Fiscal Sustainability Shows We Have Room for Big Ideas

At the end of August, the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux released his department’s Fiscal Sustainability Report. While not necessarily the most attention-grabbing item on the agenda at the end of summer, it’s a deep dive into how well federal … Continue reading