Canada’s Trading Imbalance: A Historical Challenge Repeated Today
Our reliance on the United States has led us to a situation in which we are so intertwined that Canadian businesses nearly wholly rely on Americans to be customers and suppliers.
Why cutting corners on policing is not an option for Peel Region
For too long, Peel has underfunded its police force, failing to keep pace with rapid population growth and the increasing...
Conservatives forced to blindly follow their leader, Sudbury MP says
I believe in this oft-cited maxim: Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
As Mississauga’s mayor I support the police, but there’s no way we can sustain the budget increases they’re asking for
The cost of policing is accelerating at an alarming rate, placing a significant burden on property taxpayers. I support our...
CyberDebt Monday: Are new "Buy Now, Pay Later" options a blessing or a curse?
In the endless tsunami of problems that Canada is currently facing, and with a tired federal government that doesn't have...
Securing the North: the Yukon’s role in Arctic and northern security
Through strategic investments, meaningful partnerships, and the inclusion of Northern voices, Yukon will rise to meet the challenges ahead, leading...
Why supporting Peel police is critical for Peel Region’s community safety
Peel Region has long been a beacon of growth and opportunity. However, as our region grows, so too do the...
China’s Expansion into Latin America: Why That’s a Problem for Canada
China’s global infrastructure program, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched in 2013 and was set to revolutionize international...
I’m slashing a ‘tax’ that’s driven up costs for homebuyers for too long. Other mayors should follow
There is broad acceptance that we have a housing affordability crisis, created at least in part because we don’t have...
Will the 1980s bring us back to a future of protest that changed the world
The ghosts of the 1980s walk among us. At least, that’s how it feels in this dystopic post-pandemic world. An...
I recognize Trudeau's need to travel by jet. Likewise, Canadians need to use their furnaces in winter
Ottawa media reported recently that Prime Minister Trudeau boarded the Government of Canada's private Challenger jet to fly to Bermuda...
Improving Supply Chain Security: Kicking Forced Labour Out
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers quickly realized that Canada and the West severely lacked the capacity to produce critical (and...