Canada’s new passport is too boring to be angry about
Of course it’s bad, but honestly I was expecting worse. I was almost relieved when it turned out to be just offensively inoffensive, rather than actively offensive.
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Here's how to increase government revenues without raising taxes
The fractured state of politics suggests that a more nuanced, or balanced, approach will be needed to develop future fiscal plans to put more emphasis on fostering faster economic growth, thereby increasing government revenues without a significant increase in tax burdens.
There's no getting around politics
Not everything is political—in fact, in our frustration at what feels like a broken system, we too often stick politics where it doesn’t belong. But non-political social and community activities form the backdrop for our politics and are essential to solving society’s problems.
To trade or not to trade: Legal scholar Ryan Manucha on Canada’s quest to let booze (and other things) cross provincial borders
This episode of Hub Dialogues features 2022 Donner Book Prize nominee and legal scholar Ryan Manucha about his nominated book, Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade.
Canada can't be a frog in a world of scorpions
Diplomacy works best when the hand that reaches out is an iron fist in a velvet glove. It shows our enemies and even the enemies of our enemies that while we favour peace, we are prepared to fight with all our resolve for what we believe in.
Interprovincial trade illuminates Canadian history (and the extra beer in the trunk)
Interprovincial trade shines a spotlight revealing the history, personalities, and direction of this country. At the very least, it offers a cautionary tale about bringing back one too many lagers in the trunk of your car from your neighbouring province.
Here’s what to expect if China economically retaliates against Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that he expects further retaliation after expelling the diplomat responsible for an intimidation campaign against an MP’s family. But Trudeau said it’s more important to send a message that this kind of behaviour is unacceptable in Canada and that he won’t be “intimidated.”
‘A ticking time bomb’: David Frum on the implications of the U.S. debt ceiling negotiations
This is the thirty-first episode of The Hub’s bi-weekly series featuring Sean Speer in conversation with leading author, journalist, and thinker, David Frum. The two discuss the current round of debt ceiling negotiations in Washington, the possible economic and political fallout, and the implications for Canada.
If you want to rescue Canadian society, start a debate club
Today, for prominent left-wing voices, important issues quite literally should not be up for debate. Some conservative politicians have even accepted this premise. If we want to actually improve our society, we need to rediscover and champion the value of thoughtful debate.
Are smart cities utopian or dystopian?: John Lorinc on the potential and pitfalls of smart city technologies
This episode of Hub Dialogues features Sean Speer in conversation with 2022 Donner Book Prize nominee and Toronto-based author and journalist John Lorinc about his nominated book, Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology and the Pursuit of Urban Utopias.
