Leaders’ debates are meant to help the electorate decide which party to vote for. In theory, leaders offer differing visions for the country’s future and voters determine which one they like best. However, the debates are often dominated by rhetoric, … Read the rest
The Obama administration recently ended a decades-long dispute in Alaska by renaming the country’s tallest mountain.
Denali, formerly called Mount McKinley after 25th U.S. president William McKinley, stands as the tallest peak in North America at around 5,900 metres. Denali … Read the rest
The University of Calgary Students’ Union recently voted to begin their weekly council meetings with a short statement recognizing that the meetings take place on Treaty 7 territory. This proposal was partially developed as a response to the Truth and … Read the rest
Canada’s 42nd federal election began in its usual fashion. Pundits decried the cost to taxpayers. The phrase “middle-class values” was overused. Partisans immediately began thinking of clever hashtags.
In other news, only 30 per cent of the major parties’ candidates … Read the rest
Millions of Canadian parents opened their mailboxes this week to find government cheques worth between $400–500 per child. The money is part of the Harper government’s expanded universal child-care benefit (UCCB) program.
UCCB payment amounts were increased by the Conservatives … Read the rest
Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders were in St. John’s, Newfoundland last week to discuss the Canadian energy strategy. While the leaders eventually agreed on a vague outline for Canada’s energy future that addressed both environmental and energy sector concerns, it … Read the rest
The Calgary Stampede always involves too-hot weather, fried food and Canadian politicians descending on the city to flip pancakes and pretend they’re folksy and middle-class.
Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair all arrived in Calgary at the beginning of … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, June 18 2015 —
In the summer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of endless sleep and Netflix binges. And while catching up on all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls is enjoyable, there are a lot … Read the rest
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Report is a 382-page document that neatly summarizes the worst atrocities committed by the Canadian government.
Residential schools almost destroyed indigenous civilization in Canada. By outlawing important aboriginal social traditions and forcibly removing children … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, June 4 2015 —
Post-secondary education in Alberta has seen significant funding cuts in two of the last three years. This has resulted in degree-specific tuition increases known as market modifiers, fee hikes and program cuts across … Read the rest
