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Transformers: More than Meets the Eye

The path to net zero, based on the much disputed belief that carbon dioxide is a pollution, is more steep and impractical than most people realize. Replacing fossil fuels with clean electricity will require much more power generation and a greatly upgraded grid to...

Canada’s Patriotism Is Fading As Civic Literacy Declines

Canada’s Patriotism Is Fading As Civic Literacy Declines

Canadian patriotism is fading—not for lack of pride, but for lack of understanding. Political scientist John von Heyking argues that without civic literacy, national sentiment becomes hollow performance. Too few Canadians know how their democratic arrangement works, leaving them vulnerable to misinformation, manipulation and disengagement. As identity politics and superficial self-criticism gain prominence, a deeper “constitutional patriotism” rooted in civic education becomes necessary. If Canada is to remain a distinct, democratic community, its citizens must first learn what that truly means.

Can Patriotism Survive The Crisis Of Civic Literacy?

Can Patriotism Survive The Crisis Of Civic Literacy?

As civic literacy collapses, Canadian patriotism is fading into hollow sentiment, warns John von Heyking. Too few Canadians understand their Constitution or political system, leaving national pride adrift in symbolism and outrage. Drawing on thinkers from Cicero to Tocqueville, von Heyking calls for a revival of “constitutional patriotism”—loyalty rooted in civic knowledge and democratic responsibility. If Canada is to survive as a distinct, self-governing country, it must first remember what made it one.

Canada Needs A Real Plan To Compete Globally

Canada Needs A Real Plan To Compete Globally

  Ottawa’s ideological policies have left Canada vulnerable. Strategic action is needed now As Canada navigates an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, the next federal government must move beyond reflexive anti—Americanism regardless of its political...

A Bold New Vision for 24 Sussex Drive

A Bold New Vision for 24 Sussex Drive

Watch on Video - A Bold New Vision for 24 Sussex Drive   According to the National Capital Commission, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, 24 Sussex Drive, is in a disastrously uninhabitable condition and is symbolic of our general national...