To imagine Canada and the United States as two countries whose relationship can be neatly defined by a line on a map is, in many respects, a fool’s errand. The border is real. The countries are sovereign. Their interests sometimes collide. But the relationship between them has never been confined to geography. It runs through […]
By Anthony Joseph Unless you have been living under a rock, you know something important has changed in the relationship between Canada and the United States – Canada stood up. That in itself is news. For decades, whenever Washington pushed hard enough, Canadians often found a way to bend. We negotiated, compromised and accommodated. Sometimes […]
Black Judge Added Following Representation Concerns The federal government has appointed retired Nova Scotia judge Corrine Sparks to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, responding to criticism that the newly established body lacked Black representation when its initial membership was announced. Canadian Heritage confirmed Sparks’ appointment on Friday, saying she will help guide […]
Compassion capped: refugees face new health barriers Canada has long prided itself on being a refuge for people fleeing war, persecution, torture, and violence. Yet recent federal changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) risk undermining that humanitarian commitment by placing new barriers between refugees and the health care they desperately need. The federal […]
Ottawa’s newest first round draft pick has already made history before playing a professional game. Jaxon Cover, whose roots are in the Cayman Islands, arrived in Ottawa this week for the Senators’ development camp after becoming the first Cayman Islands native selected in the NHL Draft. Chosen 32nd overall, Cover joined fellow prospects for his […]
African Canadians among appointees to the Order of Canada By Neil Armstrong Six prominent African Canadians are among the 61 appointments to the Order of Canada announced by Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, on June 26. The new appointments include 4 Companions, 19 Officers and 38 Members. Five appointments represent promotions within the Order. […]
Canada has long prided itself on being a refuge for people fleeing war, persecution, torture, and violence. Yet recent federal changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) risk undermining that humanitarian commitment by placing new barriers between refugees and the health care they desperately need. The federal government’s decision to impose a 30 per […]
Canada and Caribbean deepen strategic cooperation ties Foreign ministers from Canada and Caribbean states gathered in Panama City this week to reinforce a widening partnership focused on security, economic resilience and climate policy, as regional governments confront overlapping geopolitical and environmental pressures. The meeting, held alongside the 2026 Organization of American States General Assembly, was […]
AI Independence Must Be Canada’s Priority Artificial intelligence may be the defining technology of the 21st century, but Canada and its allies face a much larger question than simply how to regulate chatbots or prevent online harms. The real issue is whether democratic nations are prepared to surrender control of the future to a handful […]
New Ottawa Data Reveals Policing Disparities Newly released policing statistics in Ottawa are drawing renewed scrutiny after data showed persistent racial disparities in use of force incidents, particularly involving Black and Middle Eastern residents. A report scheduled for review by the Ottawa Police Service Board next week outlines that officers responded to approximately 227,000 calls […]
