Carney has been championing a multilateral defence bank. But its backers are small, its premise shaky, and Canada would shoulder most of the risk
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Editorial: Canada must stand with Ukraine as America wavers
As Washington turns on Ukraine, Canada’s defence buildup is necessary. But its defence spending needs more scrutiny
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Editorial: Eby’s privilege isn’t the problem. Canada’s child-care system is
If governments cannot afford to cover child-care costs for everyone, lower-income families should come first
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Editorial: Driverless cars killing the case for high-speed rail
With its price tag now up to $113B, and driverless rides on the near horizon, Canada’s high-speed rail project should be scrapped
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Editorial: The case against AI regulation is stronger than it looks
The people opposing heavy-handed AI regulation make a surprisingly compelling case
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Editorial: Canada’s doctor shortage is a policy choice
A new case exposes how Canada’s physician shortage is a problem of governments’ making. So the solutions are clear
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Editorial: The wins, whys and we’ll sees of Canada’s investment summit
The Canada Investment Summit produced some immediate wins — as well as some reasons to worry
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Editorial: Why is Ottawa bailing out Canada’s airlines?
With its airline loan program, Ottawa is asking taxpayers to shoulder risks that should belong to investors
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Editorial: Distracted by one superpower, Canada ignores the other
With the U.S. alienating its allies, Canada could lead in addressing excessive trade imbalances — if it recognizes the problem
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Editorial: The case for de-escalation
Retaliation may feel satisfying, but escalating the failed trade talks into a full-blown trade war is not good for Canadians