How low can our dollar go?
There’s been much speculation in recent weeks about the decline of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar. In the last 12 months, the…
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Energy transition fables
For years, climate alarmists, some politicians and others have told us that we are undergoing an energy transition, in which fossil fuels are being…
Carney is reshaping the Senate – giving provinces a voice is the next step
For most of its history, the Senate has been Parliament's forgotten room. A place for party hacks and loyal fundraisers, it earned a reputation…
Expense controversies, the need for reform, and voter cynicism
Media and Opposition parties have had a field day over the expense controversies afflicting some members of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet and caucus…
It’s great that the U.S. wants Canadian oil
“We want oil. We need oil,” said U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on Monday. Canada has it and the U.S. wants it. And…
Canada’s most famous address is coming back – but the bill remains unresolved
Late last month, Prime Minister Mark Carney stood outside one of Canada's most recognizable addresses and announced what much of Ottawa has been waiting…
How to help fix the government-run childcare system crisis
The problems afflicting the federal-provincial governments’ new childcare system were all very predictable. The question now is what can or should they do to…
Manufacturers eye the exit
There has been considerable anecdotal evidence that Canadian manufacturers have been through a rough few years, with an uncompetitive economic environment of high taxes,…
The rich already pay their fair share in Canada
The rich need to pay their fair share. That’s a refrain we often hear from the progressive side of the aisle, with politicians in…
Partisans once again officially find themselves back in the red chamber
It’s time to give credit where credit is due. In the shadow of major defence commitments to the tune of billions of dollars made…
