May 30 2023 — Lisa Young — The Conversation — The United Conservative Party’s victory in the Alberta election represents a remarkable comeback for Premier Danielle Smith. Smith’s win over the NDP’s Rachel Notley will likely lead to heightened conflict for Alberta within the Canadian federation as she returns to the populist playbook that got her back into politics. Her victory — a reduced but […]
May 30 2023 — Lisa Young — The Conversation — UCP Leader Danielle Smith makes her victory speech in Calgary on May 29, 2023. Alberta’s United Conservative Party rode a wave of rural support to win a renewed majority in the provincial election _ but not before the NDP took a big bite out of its support. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Lisa Young, University of […]
May 18 2023 — Bruce Campbell — The Conversation — Once again, Canada will almost certainly fail to meet its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45 per cent by 2030 in accordance with the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommendations. This is despite the government’s optimistic spin on the release of its latest emissions inventory report. Jerry DeMarco, […]
May 10 2023 — Eugene Lang — The Conversation — “The first priority of the Government of Canada is to protect the safety and security of Canadians both at home and abroad.” So says Public Safety Canada. One might presume this confers some obligation on the government to inform Canadians if their relations living abroad are threatened by a foreign state. Recent events suggest otherwise.
May 10 2023 — Eugene Lang — The Conversation — Conservative MP Michael Chong rises during Question Period in the House of Commons amid recent revelations that China targeted his family members who lived in Hong Kong. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Eugene Lang, Queen’s University, Ontario “The first priority of the Government of Canada is to protect the safety and security of Canadians both at […]
May 3 2023 — Eli Sopow — The Conversation — Although striking Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers have reached a tentative deal with Canada’s federal government, the systemic workplace issues that create emotional stress, burnout and unhappy employees are still bubbling hot under the surface.
May 3 2023 — Eli Sopow — The Conversation — Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) stand at a picket line outside Place du Portage in Gatineau, Que., on April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Eli Sopow, University Canada West Although striking Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers have reached a tentative deal with Canada’s federal government, the systemic workplace […]
Apr 26 2023 — Lesley Ann Foster — The Conversation — A viral clip of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his recent visit to the University of Manitoba circulated rapidly on social media. National and international news outlets celebrated his response to a young, self-acclaimed People’s Party of Canada voter and anti-abortionist.
Apr 26 2023 — Lesley Ann Foster — The Conversation — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engages in an argument with an anti-abortionist at the University of Manitoba that garnered international attention. But was it the right response? (Screen shot of viral video) Lesley Ann Foster, Queen’s University, Ontario A viral clip of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his recent visit to the University of Manitoba circulated […]
Apr 23 2023 — Paul T. Mitchell — The Conversation — A recent open letter signed by 61 Canadian retired security professionals called on Canada to meet its commitment to NATO’s goal of two per cent of GDP in defence spending. It was quickly followed by a Washington Post revelation that Canada will never meet that target. The ongoing Discord security leak of classified files includes […]
Apr 23 2023 — Paul T. Mitchell — The Conversation — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say goodbye at 4 Wing Cold Lake air base in Cold Lake Alta, in August 2022 after a Stoltenberg visit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Paul T. Mitchell, Canadian Forces College A recent open letter signed by 61 Canadian retired security professionals called on Canada to […]
Apr 20 2023 — The Conversation — Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is attempting to mislead Canadians into believing that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is an untrustworthy news source after it was labelled “government-funded media” by Elon Musk’s Twitter. In response, CBC paused its activity on Twitter, objecting to any suggestion the government has any control over its […]
Apr 20 2023 — David Said — The Conversation — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in March 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle David Said, University of Guelph Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is attempting to mislead Canadians into believing that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is an untrustworthy news source […]
Apr 18 2023 — Jared Wesley — The Conversation — During typical election campaigns, reasonable people can disagree about whether a government is competent, its policies are effective or its priorities are in step with society. In Alberta, the United Conservative Party (UCP) government’s actions over the past four years have made it clear: the ongoing provincial election campaign is far from typical. It’s about […]
Apr 18 2023 — Jared Wesley — The Conversation — A health-care worker appears to give the middle finger as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces a public health guarantee in Sherwood Park, Alta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Jared Wesley, University of Alberta During typical election campaigns, reasonable people can disagree about whether a government is competent, its policies are effective or its priorities are in […]