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Author Archives: Sam Forster
Sam Forster is an Edmonton-based journalist whose writing has appeared in The Spectator, the National Post, UnHerd and other outlets. He is the author of Americosis: A Nation's Dysfunction Observed from Public Transit (Sutherland House, 2024). Sam previously lived in Argentina where he wrote for The Buenos Aires Times. He holds a BA from the University of Alberta and a MA from the University of Toronto.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
What is immigration’s effect on social cohesion?
With public opinion on immigration ‘souring’, some experts say Ottawa should be more attentive to Canadians’ concerns
Posted inCommunity
Campus newspapers fill gaps created by news outlet closures
Campus newspapers see growth opportunities as community outlets close — but the government’s news law is hurting them too
Posted inPolitics & Policy
King Charles visits Ottawa, lays out priorities of new government
His Majesty’s speech from the throne merged royal ceremony with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision for Canada
Posted inThe Interview
In conversation with Matt McManus, on the future of left-wing politics in Canada
‘The gap between someone like Carney and Trudeau can be easily overstated,’ says political scientist Matt McManus
Posted inEconomy
Not employed, in education or training: Canada’s male ‘NEET’ rate ticks up
Male youth disengagement from the labour market doesn’t bode well for young men—or society, experts say
Posted inProfessional
Alberta alone in seeing material net inflow of interprovincial migrants
Last year, Alberta drew in a wave of millennials and gen-Zers. But unlike other interprovincial migration waves, the energy industry isn’t the driving force this time
Posted inHealth
How ultra-processed foods are contributing to Canada’s obesity problem
A new study adds to the body of research linking ultra-processed foods to obesity and other adverse health effects — while Canada’s public health response remains modest
Posted inPolitics & Policy
The ins and outs of Carney’s cabinet picks
We highlight notable cabinet appointments—and snubs—and summarize what to expect on key policy files
Posted inPolitics & Policy
What will the Liberals’ promised CBC cash bump achieve?
Industry experts say the Liberals’ plans to top-up CBC funding—and possibly dramatically boost the CBC’s size—lack clarity and threaten the media landscape