Opinion

The experts all agree: Ending exclusionary zoning and adding more density in established neighbourhoods are the right ways to tackle the housing crisis. So why is it so difficult to do — and why are politicians so afraid to do it?

Regulations and funding are the main obstacles on the path to hitting Canada’s 2030 methane benchmarks.

Doug Ford continues to plow ahead with his Greenbelt giveaway. Steven Guilbeault can stop it dead in its tracks. Why we might be headed for a major showdown between Ottawa and Ontario — one the Trudeau Liberals can actually win.

It is time for Canada to put an end to the biased injunction culture that has so routinely and cavalierly disrespected Indigenous laws and communities, writes academic Sam Spiegel.

New York City just introduced regulations that will cut Airbnb and Vrbo down to size, and help its beleaguered renters in the process. Canadian cities should consider doing the same — and the federal government should help.

Disinformation, like Premier Danielle Smith’s enthusiasm for natural gas, powers her government’s perspective on generating electricity, writes University of Alberta professor emeritus of political science Ian Urquhart.

Without the majority of the Earth’s population, the transition to a green world will fail. In that scenario, everyone loses.

In the battle for our lives, columnist Seth Klein asks: Is it possible we're winning?

In his latest YouTube video, CPC Leader Pierre Poilievre says he can get Canadians out of "housing hell." But his misunderstanding of the past makes it hard to see how he can figure out the future, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Sixteen is a much better time to start voting because of the familiar, supportive environment one has at that age, writes Aleksi Toiviainen, strategic co-ordinator for Vote16 Canada.

Increasing investment in wildfire prevention strategies is crucial to minimize damages.

What I’ve come to terms with is that those in power (read: fossil fuel executives and politicians) know what must be done to prevent the worst of climate change, writes columnist Auston Chhor. They just won’t do it.

Post-secondary institutions such as U of T should be leading the response to the global environmental threat by offering clear, transparent and detailed proposals backed by genuine accountability.

Nathan Collett helps make sensible government climate policy. As a policy analyst in the Privy Council Office, this 23-year-old works with a team of social and behavioural scientists to inform Canada’s decision-making so it resonates with the people.

From Commonwealth heads of government to the World Trade Organization, women leaders are driving real progress despite formidable challenges. But they remain exceptions rather than the norm.