The many sides of electoral reform

What are the chances the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative will lead to the end of our first-past-the-post system?
What are the chances the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative will lead to the end of our first-past-the-post system?
If we want to ever get a proportional representation referendum in this province we’re going to have to rethink our
A renegotiated NAFTA that satisfies Trump would benefit the U.S. -- but only its abrogation would benefit most Canadians.
Embattled hydro megaproject is a test of the federal government’s commitment to reconciliation and internationally recognized rights of Indigenous peoples,
The federal government’s recent leniency with wealthy corporate interests hints at a disturbing trend in the way government does business.
Electoral reform might not sound very sexy. But it matters. A lot. Don’t let the footdragging wear you down.
What are the chances the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative will lead to the end of our first-past-the-post system?
The Trudeau government is set to review the activities of Canada’s spy agencies at a time when it appears Bill
Divest MUN says decision by university’s Board of Regents to strike an advisory committee to study the question of fossil fuel divestment is a “positive sign”.
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
“Power goes to two poles – to those who’ve got the money and those who’ve got the people.” — Saul
“The renewable energy revolution is occurring faster than anyone predicted.”
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
The historic Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal Session on Human Rights, Fracking, and Climate Change will take place this May 14 to
MUN professor takes aim at consumer capitalism for its role in the ecological and climate crises, draws inspiration from Pope Francis in leading a local initiative to start “a new conversation” about ecology and sustainability.
Back home, you embark on a vigorous online research endeavour: Getting Better. Improvement from the Inside Out. Healthy Habits. Eating
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
Really, all the ado is not about a hotel. If St. John’s is so awash in tourists that we need
Prominent thinkers are speaking out against it and pro-democracy groups are calling for proper public consultations. But is our government listening?
Back in the 1960s, 1970s, and into the ‘80s, almost all of the large newspapers in Canada had a reporter
Is creativity overrated? Oli Mould is a human geographer at University of London in the UK, and the title of
Oh God! That bread should be so dear, And flesh and blood so cheap! –Thomas Hood, “The Song of the
Stephen Augustine, a Hereditary Chief on the Mi’kmaq Grand Council, says a new free online course he is teaching from Cape Breton University about Mi’kmaq history and culture presents an important opportunity for those exploring their Mi’kmaq heritage and identity.
Back home, you embark on a vigorous online research endeavour: Getting Better. Improvement from the Inside Out. Healthy Habits. Eating
Really, all the ado is not about a hotel. If St. John’s is so awash in tourists that we need
When Loretta Ross was a young girl growing up in Manitoba, her school had a career day. The place was
If corporate interests keep suing Canada and other countries under trade agreements like NAFTA, state sovereignty might soon be a thing of the past.
A renegotiated NAFTA that satisfies Trump would benefit the U.S. -- but only its abrogation would benefit most Canadians.
Liberals' Speech from the Throne indicates Budget 2017 will deliver more of the same.
Why has government ignored all information detailing the potential negative consequences of CETA and gleefully implemented legislation to activate it?
“We do not need more forms of unsafe extreme energy extraction such as hydraulic fracturing, or ineffective distractions such as carbon capture and storage. What we need are real climate and economic solutions, green economies, and renewable energy.”
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
“Power goes to two poles – to those who’ve got the money and those who’ve got the people.” — Saul
I’m happy you’re happy, but…
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
We remember the last oil boom, right? Couple years ago? And the bust that followed? Wealthy people got considerably wealthier
The white poppy symbolizes grief for all victims of war, civilian as well as military, regardless of nationality. It also represents opposition to war and determination to work against the causes of war. Today it is relevant as ever in a Canada newly committed to humanitarianism and peacekeeping.
Why is the United States always fighting a war somewhere? Could it be because war is profitable? Harper’s magazine, in
A renegotiated NAFTA that satisfies Trump would benefit the U.S. -- but only its abrogation would benefit most Canadians.
Embattled hydro megaproject is a test of the federal government’s commitment to reconciliation and internationally recognized rights of Indigenous peoples,
It wasn’t the Liberals’ and New Democrats’ apparent ideological shifts that resulted in #elxn42’s red wave, but a return to the left could turn things around for the NDP.
A renegotiated NAFTA that satisfies Trump would benefit the U.S. -- but only its abrogation would benefit most Canadians.
Embattled hydro megaproject is a test of the federal government’s commitment to reconciliation and internationally recognized rights of Indigenous peoples,
Politicians need to stop tokenizing and exploiting racialized and Indigenous people for political gain.
The next chapter of our story begins with the coordinated and well-executed effort to replace Stephen Harper with Justin Trudeau. But if we want to shape the narrative, we can’t let go of the pen.
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
I have a confession—I am moderately addicted to reading negative stories about President Trump. I think it’s because I loathe
As politicians bid for votes in the last few days of a seemingly endless election campaign, it deserves to be asked: Is winning the best measure of leadership?
Last night, a crowded Saskatchewan courtroom heard the verdict of the 12-person jury in the trial of 56-year-old Gerald Stanley,
Politicians need to stop tokenizing and exploiting racialized and Indigenous people for political gain.
There can be no reconciliation without truth. And the truth is, John A. MacDonald's legacy is tainted with Indigenous blood
While people are literally dying for democracy here in the Middle East, it disheartens me to see so many back home in Newfoundland and Canada taking their freedoms for granted.
A recent report on Canada’s abysmal failure to protect and care for the country’s youngest and most vulnerable citizens—its children—made
“Where’s the money coming from?” That’s the question thrown at any individual or group seeking increased funding for health care,
Canadians are living longer, with current life expectancy now averaging 81. Statistics Canada reports that last year 750,000 Canadians were
“Human beings cannot be born with characteristics that may be unsuited to a particular place. Human beings are not cargo, nor collateral nor a Head Tax. Human beings shouldn’t be washed up on beaches trying to find a better life.”
What are the chances the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative will lead to the end of our first-past-the-post system?
The federal government's recent leniency with wealthy corporate interests hints at a disturbing trend in the way government does business.
Divest MUN says decision by university's Board of Regents to strike an advisory committee to study the question of fossil
With election campaigns officially and unofficially in full swing, voters are bearing witness to a multitude of promises from politicians. We’re also seeing a rising number of disingenuous statements, some bordering on the laughable.
An Inquiry is too important to be dragged into partisan bickering.
Candidates say while they face gender-based barriers to running for public office, during election campaigns isn't the time to focus
Liberals' Speech from the Throne indicates Budget 2017 will deliver more of the same.
Partisans criticising Linda McQuaig’s remarks are either ignorant or lying.
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
We remember the last oil boom, right? Couple years ago? And the bust that followed? Wealthy people got considerably wealthier
Following a weekend of nationwide protests, and as Canadian politicians host their counterparts from the rest of the Americas in Toronto this week, people are asking: What will it take for Canada and its provinces to decarbonize their economies and join the growing global movement toward clean, renewable energy.
The razing of millions of acres of forests by wildfires has been increasing in scale and intensity for the past
“Where’s the money coming from?” That’s the question thrown at any individual or group seeking increased funding for health care,
Oh God! That bread should be so dear, And flesh and blood so cheap! –Thomas Hood, “The Song of the
With mere months to go until the federal and provincial elections, the New Democratic Party is enjoying a resurgence at both levels. Can they maintain, and even strengthen, their momentum in the weeks and months until voters go to the polls?
Two cheers for us. The instant we heard that fire had destroyed the Community Food Sharing Association (CFSA) warehouse and
Heather Campbell’s “Methylmercury” is now part of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s contemporary Inuit art collection. The Rigolet-born artist is also
An inquiry must include a forensic audit of Nalcor Energy, many argue.