Pope’s encyclical on the environment wrong in so many ways
As pretty much everyone in the world knows by now, Pope Francis published an encyclical…
Giving Canadians the pension system they need
What do Canadians want out of a national pension system? I think it’s safe to…
3D printing could fundamentally change our relationship with food
A few weeks ago, Londoners were able to eat at the world’s first 3D printed,…
Residential schools a blight on Canada’s reputation
For six years, the Indian Residential School (IRS) system has been on trial. The Truth…
Home-schooling on the rise in Canada
As students across Canada wrap up another school year, we know that some of them…
BC needs to fully embrace private sector healthcare delivery
British Columbia’s health ministry recently announced it will invest $10 million to increase surgical capacity,…
France’s food waste law off target
France is known for its good food, but also for its political theatrics. And, of…
Pros and cons of an expanded Canada Pension Plan
A new report came out recently that reiterates what we’ve heard from other sources: Canadians…
Napoleon’s Waterloo was 200 years ago
June is a big month for historical anniversaries. Last week, I wrote about the 800th…
The new normal in the price of beef
The price of beef has gone up on average by more than 40 per cent…