Pierre Poilievre is right to make housing an issue
For all his bluster and bravado, Pierre Poilievre is gifted at harnessing anger and putting it to work on his behalf, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
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Canada, don’t misread the new global energy reality
The knee-jerk call for more Canadian oil and gas in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ignores our responsibility to reduce pollution and fight climate change, writes Tzeporah Berman, chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
As Russia upends the global order, Canada must secure the Arctic
In light of Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine, and the temporary suspension of the other Arctic states’ participation in the Arctic Council, there is urgent need for a robust Arctic policy in Canada.
The Trudeau-Singh deal means Canadians can breathe easy for the next 3 years
Conservatives, of course, are portraying it as an undemocratic affront to the freedoms and liberties of Canadians, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Soaring oil prices could save Alberta's Conservative party from itself
So far, at least, Rachel Notley's NDP doesn’t seem to sense the political danger associated with this tsunami of oil cash, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
New federal Clean Fuel Standard headed in the wrong direction
It should be a market driver for non-fossil fuels. Instead, if adopted as written, it would act as a de facto subsidy for the fossil fuel sector.
Cities and communities across Canada taking a whole-community approach to climate action
Whether it’s wildfires, floods, droughts or coastal storms, communities are being asked to respond without having the basic knowledge or expertise on where to start.
Another Ford victory could bring privatized health care to Ontario
Beware the false prophets — and profits — of private health care, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Admit it, you don’t know what CEPA reform means
For communities that are marginalized, a strengthened CEPA will be the backbone of a just transition.
Taxpayers should not foot the bill for carbon capture
As Canada continues to suffer the effects of climate change, a carbon capture tax credit is a short-sighted approach that sticks Canadians with the bill.
War on the doorstep
War in Europe is perceived as much closer in time and space, while Canadians haven’t been confronted by war on their doorsteps in over 200 years.
We're in a disinformation war with Russia. So far, they're winning
Russia’s digital brigades have been busy at work here in Canada as well. The recent trucker convoy that occupied Ottawa for the better part of a month was aided and abetted by foreign forces, and that seems to have Russian fingerprints on it. RT, a major conduit for Russian propaganda and A self-described “info weapon,” ran upwards of 1,200 stories on the occupation, writes Max Fawcett.
Canada’s chemical romance stands in the way of the right to a healthy environment
Facing droughts, fires, heat domes, crop failures, floods and Arctic blasts, environmental protection cannot be blind to climate change.
Communities can take positive steps to help shape a transition economy
Vulnerable communities are benefiting from investments designed to improve their lives.
Every tool in the toolbox: Why we need carbon capture, utilization and storage in the fight against climate change
They say that carbon capture and storage has the potential to make a big dent in cutting pollution, while creating sustainable jobs and economic growth across the country.
