Dennis Gruending

COVID-19 has crashed the long-term care system, and much blame lies with for-profit corporations in the sector and Conservative politicians Doug Ford and Mike Harris.

Western premiers are demanding an end to the carbon tax, even though two-thirds of Canadian electors voted for parties that support it. Meanwhile, the climate justice movement takes to the streets.

Some critics say anyone who uses fossil fuels is a hypocrite if they engage in climate activism. Such accusations are disingenuous and meant to shame and disable people.

Climate change should be a major issue in the 2019 Canadian election but the Liberals are more interested in personalities and smear tactics.

Through Koch Industries, U.S billionaire David and his brother Charles were major investors in Alberta's tar sands and long-standing backers of right-wing Canadian think-tanks.

Pollster Michael Adams' new book predicts that Trumpism and Brexit divisions are unlikely to sprout in Canada.

Conservative senators are obstructing Bill C-262, which would ensure that Canadian laws are consistent with UNDRIP, in hopes it will die when Parliament prorogues for the fall election.