Maine: Québec Inc.’s playground
Why are people falling in love with Maine and coming back every year, generation after generation? Laid-back vibes, excellent eating, and remarkable beaches are a few good reasons.
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Three cheers for the notwithstanding clause
Those hyperventilating about the more frequent use of the notwithstanding clause are directing their concern in the wrong direction. Legislatures are using the notwithstanding clause to fight back against overreaching courts. Better late than never.
Livio Di Matteo: Total health spending in Canada will reach $331B this year, driven by care deferred during the pandemic
We are in the curious position of being one of the biggest spenders on health in the developed world and yet marked by growing shortages of services as well as mediocre performance on many health indicator outcomes compared to countries that are spending less than we do.
We should elevate our discourse on the notwithstanding clause
We should resist the temptation to think that the notwithstanding clause is itself intrinsically unjust or that every use of it is automatically unjust. Our focus should be on the substance of the law and whether it respects fundamental justice.
Ontario parents and children are bystanders in a war between two hostile parties
There are plenty of people throwing around opinions on this issue—some good, some bad—but it’s helpful to keep in mind that, in public life as in real life, multiple things can be true at the same time.
No, the government is not running a tight fiscal policy
If one was betting his or her own money, the solid bet would be that program spending is only poised to grow even further in the coming years.
Alberta is calling—should Ontarians answer?
Whether Alberta is really an option depends on the person. Alberta offers a relatively low cost of living without punishing commutes and has as much variety as you can expect from a province with two mid-sized cities.
Why you should pay attention to school board elections
Across the country, parents and voters are increasingly expressing concerns about how race and gender are being addressed in our publicly-funded schools. This is a positive development.
Buttafuoco may be an obscure wine, but it is a wonderful red blend worth the search
Buttafuoco is the name of a relatively obscure red wine from a hilly region in the North of Italy called the Oltrepò Pavese. A bottle from Fiamberti is an excellent (if expensive) option.
America moves to block chips to China: What Biden's semiconductor controls mean for Canada
America has stepped up its efforts to protect its technological edge against China with a sweeping expansion of export controls on semiconductor chips. Canada would do well to fall in line.
