The continuing limits placed on legislative mechanisms entail that there are few other solutions other than invoking the notwithstanding clause to move past this unsustainable status quo.
By prioritizing the parts of the economy where we have real comparative advantages, we can avoid capital destruction and distortions that would result from a wasteful and unproductive competition with the U.S.
With its limited military capabilities, countries are increasingly viewing Canada as irrelevant. This diminution will have serious consequences not just for this country, but also others in need internationally—as we can witness today in Haiti.
While Bordeaux may not hold the same status it once did, the 2019 Château Argadens Bordeaux Supérieur is a bargain at $20 and a fine wine for pairing with a full dinner and for toasting loved ones.
We live in the valley between civilisations, in the shadow of a peak still visible behind us but unable yet to see the peak in front of us. This should not be cause for despair. Although the history of man has been the story of the rise and fall of civilisations, the most important thing is that civilisation has never yet died out altogether; it has always been preserved somewhere.
The neat and tidy geographic segregation reflected in “the big sort” seems to be breaking down across countries like Canada. This could have drastic political consequences in the years to come.
The government, it seems, is rapidly moving away from market-based approaches to lower greenhouse gas emissions and instead opting for more targeted initiatives and stricter regulations, including a cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Leaking can be a perilous exercise, both for the leaker and the country. But punishment is not a certain thing. Experience teaches that even if an applicable law has been broken, catching a leaker can be an exercise in futility.
Ken Money had the right stuff and then some. Jet pilot. Renowned scientist specializing in disciplines directly related to space travel. Athlete. This guy should be a member of the Order of Canada. But he’s not.
There’s certainly evidence to support the idea that CBC executives are a lot more interested in being successful as a commercial entity than they are enamoured with the far less cool kids concept of being a competent public broadcaster.
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