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Opinion: How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory

“We take nothing by conquest…Thank God,” wrote the National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, an influential Washington newspaper, in...

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Opinion: How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory

“We take nothing by conquest…Thank God,” wrote the National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, an influential Washington newspaper, in...

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Opinion: Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...

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Opinion: Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...

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Opinion: How Justin Trudeau's focus on social policy will be his legacy

Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on...

08.01.2025 3

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Opinion: Canada needs to invest in older rental housing, not just build new real estate properties

Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several factors, including...

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Opinion: This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

January is the time of year for setting New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement. For many, these might be health-related — eating better,...

04.01.2025 8

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Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

As we enter the holiday season many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high...

31.12.2024 20

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Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the...

30.12.2024 6

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Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling on a global scale, challenging teachers with a flood of unmanageable demands. These demands have...

27.12.2024 6

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Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-...

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Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-...

27.12.2024 7

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Opinion: Canada's holiday tax break will have winners and losers

The government of Canada has announced its plans for a temporary tax break by exempting GST/HST on certain items during the holiday season from...

12.12.2024 5

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Opinion: 5 common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs are essential for the Canadian economy, a fact recognized by the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This strategy...

24.11.2024 3

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Opinion: How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment

Why do people attend college or university? While there are many reasons to do so, a widely accepted outcome of completing post-secondary education...

20.11.2024 4

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Opinion: How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment

Why do people attend college or university? While there are many reasons to do so, a widely accepted outcome of completing post-secondary education...

20.11.2024 3

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Opinion: If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

News of the Canadian government’s sudden decision to block TikTok from running a business in Canada landed with a thud last week. Since then,...

19.11.2024 7

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Opinion: If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

News of the Canadian government’s sudden decision to block TikTok from running a business in Canada landed with a thud last week. Since then,...

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Opinion: Seen a jellyfish off the dock? You're not imagining things — they're increasingly in our lakes

As a lake researcher, I have in recent years had quite a few people ask me whether jellyfish really do live in lakes. Some people think they are...

10.11.2024 3

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Opinion: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of...

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Opinion: How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees

The dispute last year between the federal Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada over remote work arrangements raised a lot of...

25.07.2024 7

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Opinion: Mental health can't be ignored during work injury recovery

Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and organizational...

18.07.2024 3

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