Conservatives are smart to appeal to working class voters. But there’s a risk of them resorting to fundamentally unconservative tools in the process
Author Archives: The Editorial Board
Editorial: The problem with Poilievre’s notwithstanding clause comments
Poilievre’s comments show a flagrant disregard for the institutions that make Canada a great nation and a misunderstanding of his role as leader
Editorial: Will the budget’s benefits reach those in need?
Benefits aimed to support low-income Canadians ignore the reality that many low-income Canadians do not file their taxes
Editorial: Why didn’t policymakers waive the ‘stress test’ for borrowers?
Policymakers recently rejected a sensible recommendation to waive the stress test requirement for uninsured mortgage borrowers. It’s not clear why
Editorial: We’ve reached a tipping point on social media harms
Recent developments in Canada and the US make clear that the time for government action against social media companies has come
Editorial: Why are our leaders silent on Canada’s biggest problem?
The political leaders responsible for getting Canada into — and out of — its productivity mess have been frustratingly silent on the issue
Editorial: Ottawa fails small businesses with its carbon tax scheme
Small and medium-sized businesses have good reason to be upset about the carbon tax. Ottawa has failed to deliver on its promises to them
Editorial: Owning a home doesn’t have to be the Canadian dream
Home prices have gotten so high that asset diversification can be unachievable. Owning a home can mean putting all your eggs in one basket
Editorial: Pay equity measures are only part of the solution
Pay equity laws are important. But research indicates these measures do not solve for some of the key drivers of pay inequity anymore
Editorial: Gender equality efforts must go both ways
Academic institutions, employers and the public seem to be comfortable with a lack of gender balance when it affects boys and men