Opinion: Why I Am Voting for the Green Party
This opinion piece is part of a broader week-long MJPS Online series on voting intentions. Check here for other components of the series. The views expressed in this piece are More
American Green Energy Policy Is Alive and Well in the Trump Era
Republicans took full control of Congress in 2014. By doubling down on climate denial and stonewalling Democratic proposals, they have killed all prospects of passing green energy legislation. Since taking More
Opinion: More Parties at Leaders Debates is Always Better
On September 16th, the Leaders Debates Commission invited Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, to join the official leader debates on October 7th and 10th. Criticism came More
Debate Recap: The Environment, Constitutional Reform, Saudi Arabia, and Black Face
On October 1st, SSMU External Affairs hosted a Federal Elections Candidates’ Debate for the constituency of Ville-Marie – Le Sud-Ouest – Île des Sœurs. Candidates in attendance were Liberal incumbent More
Inhale Change: E-Cigarette Bans Around the World
After decades of battling tobacco industry heads and lobbyists for improved regulation of cigarettes, public health officials worldwide are increasingly turning their attention towards a relatively new “epidemic”: the vape, More
The Crown Jewel: Greater Toronto Area Poised to be an Election Battleground
With October 21st rapidly approaching, the federal election is just around the corner. As candidates are in the midst of campaigning, party leaders travel the country holding rallies and giving More
No Easy Solutions: What to do with Alleged ISIS Fighters
In the last decade, tens of thousands of foreign fighters have left the confines of their home country to fight for ISIS. In March 2019, the U.S. declared the Islamic More
Personal Judgement or Legal Precedents: Do Judges Merely “Interpret” the Law?
In theory, Canadian law conceptualizes judges as interpreters of the law rather than as law-makers. In reality, however, judicial decisions, and the subjectivity of such judgements, can arguably grant judges More
Russia, Europe, and Gas: New Developments
On August 31st, Ukrainian, Polish and U.S. officials met in Warsaw, Poland, to discuss collaborative efforts regarding gas import and trade relations. The triangular alliance primarily discussed the withdrawal of More
Flash Analysis: Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry
After months of reluctance and speculation, House Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi will begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. The announcement comes amid rising calls for More