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Four years after COVID-19, women are still struggling to recover
Posted on May 23, 2024The COVID-19 pandemic that swept the globe in 2020 not only threatened people’s health but exposed and exacerbated entrenched inequalities. Women bore the brunt. Millions… Read More »
Why a capital gains tax on the rich makes sense
Posted on May 9, 2024Ever since we’ve been publishing an annual report on CEO pay in Canada, I’ve had a bone to pick: CEOs and the rich generally get… Read More »
Food insecurity in Canada at a crisis stage
Posted on May 2, 2024There are various metrics to assess a nation’s wealth, and one telling indicator is the proportion of disposable income that its citizens spend on food.… Read More »
Say it ain’t so! Politician reports faltering trust in the media
Posted on April 25, 2024In his most recent newsletter, Martin Shields, MP for southern Alberta’s Bow River riding, delivered a blunt assessment of the deteriorating quality of life in… Read More »
Legislating for fairness often results in unforeseen consequences
Posted on April 18, 2024In democracies such as Canada and the United States, leaders and governments have to be responsive to the needs and wants of the people who… Read More »
Is it time to defund the CBC?
Posted on April 11, 2024The CBC just got another cash infusion from the Trudeau government and treated itself to a fresh round of bonuses. Cabinet documents show the government boosted the… Read More »
Canada’s illegal tobacco trade a global boon for organized crime and terrorism
Posted on April 4, 2024Canada’s illegal tobacco trade is not just a domestic issue but a substantial financial boon to organized crime and terrorist organizations worldwide, including terrorist groups… Read More »
Is the Trudeau government getting ready to raid your pension fund?
Posted on March 28, 2024In the United States, the government aspires to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In Canada, our goals are more modest, aiming for… Read More »
Rural communities face higher risk of lung cancer from radon
Posted on March 21, 2024In 2022, research from the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health made the surprising observation that one in five (or more) Canadian lung cancers are diagnosed in people… Read More »
Alberta Budget is balanced, but where is the income tax cut?
Posted on March 14, 2024Well, that was close. The good news is the Alberta budget is balanced, spending is restrained and money is being saved for the future. But… Read More »