Turning Down Trump’s Ceasefire Offer Could Cost Russia Everything

Turning Down Trump’s Ceasefire Offer Could Cost Russia Everything

Frontier Centre Senior Fellow Brian Giesbrecht argues that Putin’s rejection of Trump’s ceasefire offer has backfired—highlighting Russia’s military and weaknesses, while uniting Europe and strengthening NATO. Ukraine’s ingenuity and resilience have further signaled its unwillingness to surrender. By passing up what may have been his best chance for a favorable resolution, Putin has likely committed to a drawn-out conflict with diminishing prospects.

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Health Services Choice

Health Services Choice

  Canada’s healthcare system faces long wait times, staff shortages, and rising costs. Some argue that introducing private options alongside public care could improve access and efficiency, while others fear it may undermine universal access. ...

Health Services Choice

Health Services Choice

  Canada’s healthcare system faces long wait times, staff shortages, and rising costs. Some argue that introducing private options alongside public care could improve access and efficiency, while others fear it may undermine universal access. ...

The Cost of Underselling Canadian Oil and Gas to the USA

Forced by a lack of pipeline capacity, Canada sells most of its oil and natural gas to the U.S. at a discount of ~$20 per barrel and ~$2 per Gigajoule. With over 2 million barrels and 12.3 million Gigajoules exported daily, the loss adds up fast.

Estimated Lost Oil Revenue YTD

Estimated Lost Gas Revenue YTD

Every second, we lose more.
Billions in potential revenue are slipping away — money that could be strengthening our healthcare system, building infrastructure, or easing the tax burden on Canadian families.

Policy in Five

Putin Should Have Read Trump’s “Art of the Deal”

Senior Fellow Brian Giesbrecht says Putin misread Trump’s offer to freeze the war and keep his gains. Now, Ukraine’s daring drone strikes and sabotage rattle the Kremlin, while Trump signals his patience is gone. With Russia bleeding lives and treasure, Putin may soon regret not folding when he could.

Too Graphic For A Press Conference But Fine For Kids In School?

Lee Harding reveals how sexually explicit books ended up in Canadian school libraries, why Alberta is taking action, and why other provinces must follow.

The Crown’s ‘Invisible Power’ Threatens Canada’s Democratic Protections

John von Heyking unpacks the not-so-symbolic power of the Crown in Canada, challenging claims that it can foster civic virtue. Behind the pomp lies a stealthy authority capable of proroguing Parliament, appointing unelected PMs, and signing off on billions with only limited oversight. If we’re serious about transparency and accountability, von Heyking argues, we need to stop romanticizing royal abstractions and start scrutinizing the flesh-and-blood power players behind them.