Opinion

Studies tell us we can cool the planet through a very Canadian activity: planting trees, writes Rob Keen.

Coming out of a federal election, those of us in media must be measured and judicious in editorial decisions about how to direct our limited resources to fairly report on matters of concern to all Canadians, writes columnist Sandy Garossino.

The government and mining sector are betting on Canadian mineral deposits such as cobalt to help Canada's decarbonization efforts. But the country receives poor marks for enforcing corporate accountability and protecting human rights, writes Gabriela Jiménez.

This was the second straight campaign where Jagmeet Singh rated as the most popular leader in Canada, only to wind up leading his party to a fourth-place finish, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must now work with other parties, writes political organizer Sonia Théroux. After all, in no other workplace would you expect to only work with people in your chosen circle.

For all of us who listen to the dire warnings of scientists, we know this new Parliament has our fate in its hands, writes columnist Seth Klein.

With the federal election behind us, there are three big fights either already underway or just on the horizon where change is possible in battling the climate crisis, writes 350's Cameron Fenton.

It's true Canada is more divided now than ever and it's up to the conservatives to make peace.

The election is over — and not much has changed. "There is no real triumph to be found, but at least we’re still here to fight another day," writes columnist Jesse Firempong.

I am best represented by the NDP, but as an Indigenous person the more pressing question is always how I will be ruled

My generation and I are looking for leaders who have the courage to do what it takes to face the climate emergency, writes 16-year-old Vijay Tupper.

If there has to be another election in the next few years, let’s hope it’s one that’s defined by some new faces — and new voices, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

How do the party platforms in the federal election measure up when it comes to battling the climate crisis?

For almost as long as the government has been spending money to help Canadians weather the pandemic, Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre has been warning about the dangers of that spending, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

What the federal government does (or doesn’t do) is not the sole determinant of emissions in our federation. It’s a shared responsibility with provinces, writes Dan Woynillowicz.