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Here's why anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism: Shuvaloy Majumdar and Michael M.C. Reardon in the Toronto Sun

On this 77th Remembrance of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Canada must reclaim history from the hands of those who contort it. Israel and the Jewish...

Canada's 'more-with-less' approach to health care has failed us: Shawn Whatley in the National Post

We cannot simply throw more money at the problem; we need a new vision for the future, writes Shawn Whatley in the National...

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The Eavesdropping Dragon: Why Huawei has no place in Canadians' Communications

Huawei's involvement in 5G would pose a serious threat to the information security of Canada.

COVID and After: Mandate for Recovery

This new series offers independent thinking for a new Parliament facing historic challenges.

 

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Here's why anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism: Shuvaloy Majumdar and Michael M.C. Reardon in the Toronto Sun

On this 77th Remembrance of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Canada must reclaim history from the hands of those who contort it. Israel and the Jewish...

Canada's 'more-with-less' approach to health care has failed us: Shawn Whatley in the National Post

We cannot simply throw more money at the problem; we need a new vision for the future, writes Shawn Whatley in the National...

Letter to the Editor – A Response to Janice MacKinnon’s commentary on the Mazankowski report: Wayne Anderson for Inside Policy

The Canadian health care delivery system is an unsustainable, failed system, writes W. R. Anderson. This article is in response to Janice MacKinnon’s...

China threatens Canadian mining in Latin America: Avik Jain for Inside Policy

From the election of Marxists to the growing influence of China, the region is increasingly inhospitable to a crucial Canadian industry, writes Avik...

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Russia-Ukraine Tensions: Christian Leuprecht on CBC News

As Russia's troop build up on its borders with Ukraine continue, tensions in the region are escalating. What role could Canada play as...

What are the legal pathways to seek justice for PS752 victims' families? Kaveh Shahrooz on CBC News

January 8th is a grim anniversary for Canadians, as on that day two years ago, the Iranian regime shot down a passenger jet,...

Webinar Panel Video: Canada's Role in the World - Annual Foreign Policy and International Affairs Survey

 What do Canadians think about our country's place in the world? What are the country's foreign policy priorities? What are Canadians' attitudes...

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Taiwan gives Canada the Chance to Become a Global Hub for Computer Chips

Taiwan’s role as a world-class producer in semiconductors offers unique opportunities for Canada through closer cooperation. OTTAWA, ON (January 27, 2022): As countries...

How to fund a health care system on life support

According to one of Canada’s foremost tax experts, Jack Mintz, the way Canada pays for medicare is unsustainable. Rather than continuing to ration...

Canada pays higher price than peers for modest pandemic success: MLI’s COVID Misery Index

Jumping from 9th to 6th place out of 15 countries, Canada weathered the initial stages of Omicron better than most due to high...

Ripping the band-aid off: Why Canadians resist health care reforms

As Canada grapples with an increasingly unsustainable health care system, Jeffrey Simpson examines how Canadians’ deep affection for the status quo poses barriers...

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