Columns

Columns are opinion pieces written by regular independent contributors with an expertise in the subject matter area they are writing about.

Cyclical Violence and Systemic Neglect

What we can learn from the Mass Casualty Commission's Final Report.

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Listening for Awoodet*

Searching for Demasduit in a lost Beothuk vocabulary.

Communication is complicated
Will all Canadians enjoy prescription drug coverage soon?
Various coins stacked on a table.
Tax evasion is costing our government billions
Do governments neglect social spending for corporate subsidies?
Don’t dread old age

Old age need not be dreaded if it is the culmination of a well-spent life

What makes a country happy?

The happiest countries in the world are not necessarily the richest, but those with truly democratic governments

Various coins stacked on a table.
Hiding wealth in tax havens deprives Canadian governments of massive amounts of tax revenue

Letting Canadians get away with tax evasion hurts us all

Word games, intellect and the English language

The flexibility of the English language makes it a treasure chest full of wit, wisdom, and whimsy.