The Indian Resource Council says Ottawa’s carbon tax imposes a heavy burden on First Nation communities and violates their rights
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.
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Canada faces multiple hurdles to hitting NATO’s defence spending target
An ‘anti-militarist cabinet’, unsupportive electorate and operational hurdles are just some of the reasons NATO’s defence spending target is a stretch for Canada, sources say
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How Parliament’s gridlock is affecting the Tories, Grits — and Canadians
Parliamentary gridlock is preventing MPs from doing their jobs. Canadians may not be aware of the stalemate — but they are affected
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Ballots beyond borders: Should non-citizens vote in party nomination races?
All major federal parties allow non-citizens to vote in riding nominations and leadership races — despite clear risks of foreign interference
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The ‘real story’ of Nova Scotia’s upcoming election
Residents, pollsters and political commentators weigh in on the political dynamics unique to the Atlantic province — and common to Canada
Posted inProfessional
Does Alberta’s proposed ‘Jordan Peterson Law’ address a real need?
Premier Smith says the province will introduce legislation to prevent regulators from policing professionals’ speech. Is it necessary?
Posted inDrugs
Ottawa to set aside criminal records for hard drug possession
People convicted of simple possession of hard drugs will not have their criminal records show up in the background checks
Posted inDispatches
Premier Smith’s next moves unclear after resounding UCP victory
Fiscal conservatives are still looking for tax cuts, while others see room for Smith to tack to the centre
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Experts weigh in on how Harris, Trump wins would affect Canadians
A Harris or Trump administration would have different implications for Canada on several key files, including trade, security, energy and immigration
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How is the Canada-India spat affecting Indo-Canadians?
Experts say ‘completely different narratives’ in Canada and India are shaping how Indo-Canadians and Indians perceive the diplomatic dispute