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Examining the arguments for and against increased defence spending in Canada
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Examining the arguments for and against increased defence spending in Canada

In the wake of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, militaries around the world have awoken from their post-Cold War hibernation and have restarted the seemingly eternal quest for modernization. This article will present arguments both for and against investing further in the Canadian Armed Forces.  FOR The Canadian

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The myth of Canadian identity
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The myth of Canadian identity

The Canadian identity — like every national identity — is largely a myth and in the era of social media, it has become increasingly irrelevant. The Canadian identity has been largely supplanted by the American identity, but what can be done about this? Myths are stories which offer some deeper insight into

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Are all these remakes really needed?
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Are all these remakes really needed?

On April 12th, HBO announced a live-action TV show adaptation of the Harry Potter book series. Similarly, Lionsgate announced around the same time a TV series adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight books. This makes two popular book franchises, that already got live-action adaptations in the past, announced

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A completely faithful adaptation of the Harry Potter books is not the best idea
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A completely faithful adaptation of the Harry Potter books is not the best idea

A new Harry Potter series has been confirmed. The streaming service HBO Max announced the new adaptation during their Warner Bros. Discovery’s presentation on April 12. The series is to be released over a decade with an entirely new cast and each book is covered over the span of

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Parting shots from outgoing EIC Sophia Lopez
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Parting shots from outgoing EIC Sophia Lopez

Completing this term as the editor-in-chief in person without worrying about COVID-19 was a huge blessing. It’s been a relief to stop saying we’re “back to normal.” But that’s enough talk about the pandemic — far too much. This year was filled with much more

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Calgarian votes will be decisive in this provincial election
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Calgarian votes will be decisive in this provincial election

If, in all likelihood, you’re a Calgarian reading this, then congratulations — your vote in this provincial election will be critical, and maybe even historic. Whenever election seasons begin, the platitude of “every vote matters” rears its head as a means of encouraging people to go and cast a ballot.

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TikTok ban: What’s the big fuss?
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TikTok ban: What’s the big fuss?

Even if you haven’t been following the news, it’s hard to miss all the chatter around the United States’ efforts to ban the social media app, TikTok. The kerfuffle seemingly began when the White House ordered a ban of TikTok from government devices in February of this year.

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The new Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw can have harmful consequences
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The new Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw can have harmful consequences

There have been at least 21 anti-LGBTQ+ protests in Calgary in 2023, which have hopefully seen their climax with the arrest of Pastor Derek Scott Reimer for causing a disturbance and mischief in what Calgary Police are calling a “hate-motivated crime.” The protest Reimer was involved in led

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Canadians deserve answers and leadership on China
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Canadians deserve answers and leadership on China

Over the past year, news outlets have carried numerous stories about Canada’s increasingly tense relations with the People’s Republic of China.  Last September, The Globe and Mail disclosed the existence of at least three Chinese police stations in the Greater Toronto Area, monitoring and intimidating members of the

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Energy transition is our current reality
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Energy transition is our current reality

Energy transition is an inevitability. What is in our hands is our role in shaping its trajectory, especially as Albertans. The Canada Energy Regulator has concluded that Alberta has the second highest level of greenhouse gas emissions per capita in Canada, at three times the national average. Of these, 52

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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