The rapid growth of assisted dying in Canada is raising questions about ethics, accountability and who should qualify
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Posted inSecurity
Canada to host new defence bank while major allies hesitate
New defence bank could help close financing gaps for defence firms, proponents say, but major questions remain
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: MAID, from the perspective of someone living with long COVID
When you have an illness like long COVID that stretches on for years without treatment, it changes your views on MAID
Posted inPolitics & Policy
A ‘Robin Hood’ solution? OAS reform proposed as way to support unemployed youth
A new report recommends OAS clawbacks be based on household income — and that the savings be directed to younger Canadians
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Ottawa’s social media bill is welcome. It won’t save us from ourselves
Ottawa’s proposed legislation could be good for children and adults. But the harder work rests with civil society and individuals
Posted inFamily
Secret soulmates: How AI companions are reshaping intimacy
Many young people in relationships have — and hide — relationships with AI companions. Experts say this is worrisome
Posted inDrugs
Does drug decriminalization deserve another kick at the can?
Police are crucial to Portugal’s decriminalization success, a new study finds — yet their role is largely ignored in North America
Posted inHealth
‘Guerrilla’ tactics for navigating Canadian health care
Two health-care insiders created a handbook of strategies for patients facing long wait times and a family doctor deficit
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Is Carney’s foreign investment push in Canada’s best interests?
Ottawa wants to make Canada a ‘premium destination’ for foreign direct investment. Some economists warn FDI is not an ‘unalloyed good’
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Canada’s extraordinary new citizenship rules
Canadian citizenship is an extraordinary privilege. It is reasonable to require a meaningful connection to Canada to get it