Under the Liberals, we’ve gone from having an immigration system that was the ‘envy of the world’ to one that ‘plugs holes in low-skilled labour markets’
Category: Commentary
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Q&A with former MP Marwan Tabarra, on his path to redemption and next run
Former Liberal MP Marwan Tabarra speaks about his criminal conviction, getting kicked out of Trudeau’s caucus and why — and where — he’s running again
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Editorial: What data can tell us about Canada’s Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court’s breathtaking output can be contrasted with that of Canada’s Supreme Court — in ways both good and ill
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Calgary’s water crisis must spur change in our water consumption habits
Canadians must change their daily habits to reduce excessive water consumption. Here are a few simple strategies for doing so
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It’s our birthday…
As Canadian Affairs has approached its one-year anniversary, I have been reflecting on whether our birthday—July 1 of last year—was well-timed
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A reflection on Canada Day and where we’re headed
In recent years, it has become popular to question whether Canada Day is even worth celebrating. We fundamentally disagree with this outlook
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Q&A with the author of Get Married, on the benefits of marriage
Author and professor Brad Wilcox on the financial and emotional benefits of marriage and the key traits of healthy marriages
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Federal bill invoking notwithstanding clause is wrong solution to real problem
It’s tempting to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to ensure criminals are prosecuted. But there’s a better way to prevent impunity for crimes
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What does ‘psychological safety’ in the workplace really mean?
Psychological safety has become a buzzword people throw around to sloppily diagnose anything they don’t like about their workplace — or to make excuses
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Editorial: Provinces deserve credit for equipping youth with real world skills
Ensuring young people have essential life skills — such as the ability to manage money — should be priorities of our early education system