U.S. election interference contributed to the fall of John Diefenbaker

U.S. election interference contributed to the fall of John DiefenbakerDeja vu? Then, U.S. interference favoured Pearson’s Liberals. Today, China’s interference favours Trudeau’s Liberals Held on April 8, 1963, Canada’s 26th federal election was notable for two things. It ended John Diefenbaker’s nearly six years as prime minister, thus bringing the Liberals back to office for another extended run. And in a foretaste of current…

Quebec model is how child support should really work

Quebec model is how child support should really workFederal child support guidelines incentivize women to leave the fathers of their children and for men to never marry at all Across Canada, non-custodial parents (usually men) pay a disproportionate amount of child support, except for one place: Quebec. It opted out of an unjust system that Ottawa imposed in the mid-90s. Any provincial government…

Promising probiotic for dairy cattle headed to marketplace

Promising probiotic for dairy cattle headed to marketplaceShown to promote reproductive health and protect against infections A probiotic developed at the University of Alberta is the first of its kind to have widespread benefits for dairy cows, and is starting to make its way into the marketplace. Immunobiologist Burim Ametaj, a professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, says…

Trudeau budget could lead to increase in food inflation

Trudeau budget could lead to increase in food inflationThe so-called “grocery rebate,” a one-time handout to the needy, won’t do much for Canadians over time This federal budget had more leaks than the Titanic. There were so many leaks ahead of its release on Tuesday that most of us already knew what was in it beforehand. Many years ago, ministers of finance would…

Trudeau budget: government just keeps on spending

Trudeau budget: government just keeps on spendingFederal debt now 92.2 per cent (!) higher than when Trudeau first took office The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) expresses concern about the federal budget’s chronic deficits and its lack of measures to address Canada’s lagging productivity. “The Trudeau government long justified its deficits by saying that it could run them because interest rates were…

On climate and energy security, the U.S. is out to win

On climate and energy security, the U.S. is out to winThe U.S. is providing the blueprint. Canada can either play catch up and win, or risk being left behind By Lisa Baiton The evolution of the Biden administration’s view of energy security and America’s role in providing secure oil and gas to the world was recently made exceptionally clear – and should make Canadian policymakers…

Canada needs more animated series like Britain’s Mr Benn

Canada needs more animated series like Britain’s Mr BennEnough with loud and annoying characters. Mr Benn uses wit, charm and imagination to take children on incredible adventures Some young children in Canada were probably a bit confused this week. They woke up early, grabbed the TV remote and clicked on Teletoon. Except it wasn’t there. “Where’s Teletoon?” they may have asked their Moms…
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