Opinion

Here lies the paradox: The fundamental objectives of our contemporary economic model — GDP growth and increased jobs — have become the primary policy goal of both government and private sector, but they do not align with the collective aspirations of Canadians at large.

Political controversies do more than just temporarily embarrass party leaders. Repeated controversies can have a serious, long-lasting impact on the trust voters place in a party and a leaders’ sense of judgment and the candidates they choose.

Debate about whether, when, and how to name scabs has never been an easy one.

NAFTA talks show what happens when grownup diplomats meet Trump toddlers. Fortunately, at least one adult will be in the room.

Among big changes in the world of cooking is one static fact - the relatively poor pay for cooks and kitchen staff, writes chef Sam Robertson.

Representatives of Canada’s oil and gas industry like to talk about jobs and all the people they employ. In particular, Tim McMillan, who represents all the oil and gas industry as CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, seems to talk about jobs at every opportunity.

By all means, it should be an interesting campaign, yet the promises — from all parties, not just the Liberals — are so milquetoast, nearly 40 per cent of Quebecers remain undecided about who to vote for in October.

Aside from raging demagogues, nothing threatens genuine news more than bad journalism. That’s why credible news organizations move swiftly to correct errors.

When I wrote to Justin Trudeau on October 25, 2015—almost three years ago—I warned him that it was critical to implement his promise to redo Trans Mountain’s review and fix the industry-captured National Energy Board as soon as possible.  

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's attempts to control, coerce, punish, eliminate or otherwise chill open and free expression need to be called out as such, writes columnist Nora Loreto.

An added element in the Oct. 1 election is that for the first time in a long time, the topic of Quebec sovereignty won't be a primary voting issue, writes Toula Drimonis. All parties have declared their intent not to make it a point of contention — even the PQ.

Transparent would not be the word to describe the Trudeau government's decision to water down its carbon tax. The changes were posted on a ministry website as a “technical backgrounder.” Oh, come on, the fate of the earth deserves better.

As one of the three founders of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, I have a keen interest in preventing environmental degradation, because I know that human health —my over-riding professional focus — is entirely dependent on healthy ecosystems. 

It’s willful desensitization: the sheer amount of tragedy in the world forces our inundated culture to select exactly what we want to be the target of our outrage.

A new face of summer is emerging, writes Julia Pope. Replacing the iconic images of people camping and hiking are images of smoke and flames, and family picnics held against a backdrop of gray skies full of falling ash.