Not all low-income Ontarians who rely on social assistance will be celebrating the positive benefit changes that occured in July
Category: Commentary
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Op-Ed: This is the real hazard of the Alaska summit
From Moscow’s perspective, a slide toward a ‘frozen peace’ may be optimal. But for Ukraine—and Canada—such an outcome would be a serious threat
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: Here’s why Taiwan matters to Canada
Canada’s ties with Taiwan are already strong. But Ottawa can and should do more to deepen its ties with this critical economy and democracy
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: ‘Never again’ means standing with Israel against Iran
Canada’s muddled response to terror is exactly what Iran and its proxies count on
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: Canada’s dangerous drift toward executive rule
Canada’s leaders condemn democratic backsliding abroad, but never grapple with how they permit — and promote — illiberal governance at home
Posted inDevelopment Aid
An interview with Canada’s new secretary of state for international development
Canada’s commitment to foreign aid — which stood at $12 billion in fiscal year 2024 — will not change. But there will be “tweaks,” said Secretary of State Randeep Sarai. “Do we go broad and provide a little for a lot, or focus on a few things and do them really well?”
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: Canada must pioneer AI adoption that creates job opportunities
With smart tax policy, strategic procurement processes and workforce development, Ottawa could ensure AI creates opportunity—rather than eliminates it
Posted inThe Interview
An interview with Alberta separatist leader Cameron Davies
The Republican Party of Alberta’s president spoke with Canadian Affairs about his by-election run and why he’s pushing for Alberta’s independence from Canada
Posted inCommentary
Best comments from our readers this spring
Here are some reader reactions to recent Canadian Affairs articles, including our pieces on military compensation, dental care and addiction
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: UN committee rightly calls out Canada’s systemic devaluation of disability
While MAID is often promoted as a liberating choice, for many Canadians with disabilities, it is really a coerced outcome