Did Canada and Ontario pay too much money for Volkswagen’s battery plant?

Did Canada and Ontario pay too much money for Volkswagen’s battery plant?

Volkswagen recently announced its intention to build a plant in St. Thomas, Ont. for electric vehicle batteries. While the news is being described as a major victory, until more information emerges,...
Can the British monarchy shed its imperial past?

Can the British monarchy shed its imperial past?

On May 6, 2023, eyes around the world will be on Westminster Abbey in London as King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are crowned. The coronation comes at a critical...
Mexico’s help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

Mexico’s help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

When a draft of an upcoming United States Supreme Court decision curtailing legal abortion access in the U.S. leaked in May 2022, Karina Gould, Canada’s minister of families, children and...
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Albertans. Here’s how they’re faring now

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Albertans. Here’s how they’re faring now

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The weeks that followed were filled with fear and uncertainty for many as governments began to implement...
Declining naturalizations signal larger problems in Canada’s citizenship and immigration system

Declining naturalizations signal larger problems in Canada’s citizenship and immigration system

A recent press release from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship that cites Statistics Canada data has highlighted concerns over a 40 per cent reduction in Canada’s “naturalization rate” — the...