From Solution to Crisis: Understanding Quebec’s Bill 2
The emergence of Bill 2 reveals a profound crisis of state legitimacy in Quebec’s health sector, where declining trust and mounting physician exit jeopardize the future of universal health care.
Cycles of Disruption: The Political Economy of Recurring Strikes in Canada
This article examines how recurring strikes in Canada’s essential services, particularly in postal deliveries and public transit, reveal a credibility paradox in which displays of labour power risk becoming symbols of weakness in a democracy that manages dissent rather than empowers it.
The Great Canadian Divorce: When a Power Couple Implodes
Chrystia Freeland replaced Dion following a cabinet shuffle. In 2019, with the commencement of Trudeau’s second term, she was given both the role of Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister; while the latter was perhaps more of an honorary cabinet role, it denoted her growing influence over government affairs.
Provincial Commitments to Climate Action (and Lack Thereof)
Canada’s Commitments to Climate Change: Progress and Challenges Climate change has become an increasingly salient issue on the international agenda, prompting nations to adopt ambitious commitments to address its impacts. More
Khalistan: The Impact of the Sikh Diaspora on India’s Relations with Western Nations
The Indian state has historically opposed the Sikh community’s aspiration to form an independent nation called Khalistan. In support of such sentiments, long-lasting protest movements have emerged, particularly within the More
Everyone Needs Energy
Canada’s natural gas sector has recently been invigorated by the completion of the Trans-Mountain pipeline. This recent development has the potential to project Canada into becoming a crucial player in the global energy market, even as concerns over the long-term efficacy and morality of the fossil fuel industry loom over the minds of Canadians.
To Lobby or Not To Lobby
Lobbying in Ottawa has reached record levels, raising concerns about the potential for corporate interests to disproportionately shape Canadian public policy. While both Liberal government and the Conservative Party face criticism for lobbying, the real importance lies in the balance of influence between private interests and public representation.
Why Is Dental Care In Canada Privatized?
Canada’s healthcare, though plagued with problems of long wait times and staffing issues, is still praised for its egalitarian approach to healthcare. Through taxes, all Canadian citizens or permanent residents More
A Sense of Betrayal: Outcry from Allies as America Leaves Afghanistan
Strained Relationships As of August 31st, the United States has finally withdrawn from Afghanistan, bringing an end to America’s longest ongoing war. While this process was initiated under President Trump, More
Potential Strategies Behind The Federal Election Announcement
On Sunday, August 15th, Canada’s Governor General, Mary May Simon, agreed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request to dissolve Parliament and draw up the 338 writs, triggering a federal election More