Canada’s Silent Pandemic: Far-Right Hate Groups
Since Donald Trump’s election in 2016, far-right hate groups have gained increased attention, especially in the United States. While most attention to far-right hate groups has been aimed at the More
In-Depth: Is Alberta’s Bill 1 Disaster Capitalism or Protecting a Struggling Industry?
June 17, 2020 elicited mixed emotions from different cross-sections of Albertans. Bill 1, which criminalizes “trespassing on, destroying, damaging, and obstructing the use or operation of any essential infrastructure”, was More
Could SpaceX’s Starlink be the Solution to Internet in Rural Canada?
For the millions of Canadians working and learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of fast and affordable internet connection has become abundantly clear. In light of this More
Decriminalizing Sex Work: Interview with Jenn Clamen, National Coordinator for the CASWLR
COVID-19 has been responsible for profound social change. The consequences have been astonishing with lengthy closures for universities, non-essential institutions and businesses, over 100,000 confirmed cases as well as family More
Opinion: Why Defunding the Police is Not Only Possible but Necessary
“Defund the Police”: A Strategy Towards Abolition Written on posters throughout cities around the world, the words “Defund The Police” have been a popular response to systemic racism and police More
Opinion: Why Canada’s Decision to Exclude Race from COVID-19 Statistics is Fundamentally Flawed
In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has been overwhelmingly successful at revealing weak points in the healthcare systems of various countries. In particular, the crisis has exposed disparities in access More
What Does the Future Hold for Alberta’s Oil Industry?
Recently, when asked about the progress of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project, Alberta’s Energy Minister Sonya Savage said that the COVID-19 pandemic has improved opportunities for construction. Her argument More
Opinion: Political Opportunism and Trudeau’s New Gun Regulations
On 1 May, Prime Minister Trudeau announced a ban on the buying, selling, transporting, importing and use of assault-style weapons in Canada. The ban names roughly 1500 model variations and More
Nunavut’s Isolation: Evidence that Social Distancing Works
At the time of writing, each of Canada’s provinces as well as all territories have reported cases of COVID-19. The country has been struck by over 35,000 confirmed cases and More
Canadian Conservative Leadership Race: Frontrunners Target China
As governments address the challenges created by COVID-19, many have decided that it is time to start assigning blame. In Canada, leading the charge is outgoing Conservative Party (CPC) leader More