How Orwell’s words became our reality
Writer George Orwell has had a major impact on the way we talk about and view the world. His book 1984 introduced us to words and phrases like “thoughtcrime,” “doublespeak” and “Big Brother,” which ha...
7 Nov 202527min
A big Mamdani win, a big Dem identity crisis
In a huge win for the Democrats, Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City. He ran on an explicitly leftist platform, focused on affordability and the working class — but many of his own ...
6 Nov 202533min
Carney’s budget: generational or generic?
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government have unveiled a budget that calls for $141-billion of new spending in the next five years to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disr...
5 Nov 202526min
What’s fuelling the war in Sudan?
It’s been two and a half years since a civil war broke out in Sudan after a brutal struggle for power between its army and a powerful paramilitary group - the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. The UN has ...
4 Nov 202526min
Mark Carney’s high-stakes first budget
On Tuesday, Canada’s Minister of Finance will announce his much anticipated budget.It’s Mark Carney’s first as Prime Minister, and comes at a time of instability and uncertainty for the country. Trade...
3 Nov 202527min
Is Alberta headed for a general strike?
Earlier this week Danielle Smith’s UCP government forced teachers back to work after a a three week strike using the notwithstanding clause. This prevents the Alberta Teachers' Association from challe...
31 Okt 202527min
What did Reagan really believe about tariffs?
Why has U.S. President Donald Trump suspended trade talks with Canada? Why did the U.S. ambassador to Canada level an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative, in front of more than 20...
30 Okt 202533min
In Asia, Canada hopes to fill a Trump-sized void
As Donald Trump ends trade talks with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Asia this week, meeting with leaders, and pitching Canada as a reliable partner in a moment of geopolitical realignment. ...
29 Okt 202529min
