Commentary

Ford Government Is Right To Halt School Renaming Process

Ford Government Is Right To Halt School Renaming Process

Senior Fellow Michael Zwaagstra supports the Ford government’s crackdown on school renaming, targeting boards like the TDSB for attempting to erase John A. Macdonald’s legacy. Yes, Macdonald was imperfect, but without him, there might not be a Canada. Renaming schools drains money and distracts from teaching, Zwaagstra argues. Honouring Macdonald preserves the country’s foundations, and Canadians owe him that.

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

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.

Canada Treats Energy As A Liability. The World Sees It As Power

Canada Treats Energy As A Liability. The World Sees It As Power

Research VP Marco Navarro-Genie warns that Canada’s future hinges on building energy infrastructure, not just expanding pipelines but forging a true North American energy alliance. With global demand rising and authoritarian regimes weaponizing energy, Ottawa’s dithering costs Canada $70 million daily. Sovereignty isn’t secured by speeches but by infrastructure. Until Canada sheds its regulatory paralysis, it will remain a discount supplier in a high stakes geopolitical game. Time to build.

NDP School Tax Policy Hitting Manitoba Homeowners Hard

NDP School Tax Policy Hitting Manitoba Homeowners Hard

Senior Fellow Michael Zwaagstra warns that the NDP’s rollback of Tory-era school tax reforms has hammered Manitoba property owners. The government has reignited an unequal, outdated funding model by scrapping a 50% rebate in favour of a flat credit and letting school boards hike rates. The result? Soaring tax bills with no promise of relief. Zwaagstra says it’s time for full provincial funding.

Carney Is Acting Like A President, And That’s A Problem

Carney Is Acting Like A President, And That’s A Problem

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s scripted tax-cut spectacles are misleading and sidestep Canada’s constitutional rules. Carney chips away at the core of our parliamentary system by staging solo announcements that mimic President Trump. Canada isn’t a republic, and the prime minister isn’t a president. These theatrics bypass oversight and erode public trust.

Canadians Will Pay For The Federal Budget Delay

Canadians Will Pay For The Federal Budget Delay

In his latest commentary, Lee Harding slams the Carney government for skipping the federal budget while plowing ahead with tax cuts and spending sprees. With no clear plan and ballooning deficits, Canadians wonder how these promises will be paid for—hint: more debt. Harding warns that Ottawa’s “figure it out later” approach is reckless, echoing past fiscal blunders that still haunt taxpayers today. Brace yourselves—this bill is coming.

Canada Needs A Watchdog Like DOGE

Canada Needs A Watchdog Like DOGE

Government waste is out of control—and no one’s watching. In the U.S., a new agency called DOGE has already saved taxpayers billions by cutting fraud and bloated programs. In Canada? Silence. No oversight. No urgency. Lee Harding argues it’s time for Ottawa to wake up, clean house, and create a watchdog with real teeth. If you care where your tax dollars go, you’ll want to read this.

Jann Arden’s Rant Will Only Fuel Alberta’s Separation Fire

Jann Arden’s Rant Will Only Fuel Alberta’s Separation Fire

In a fiery takedown of Alberta sovereigntists, Jann Arden may have poured gas on the sovereignty fire instead of dousing it. Lee Harding argues that her vulgar swipe ignored Alberta’s raw deal in Confederation, from lopsided equalization to federal overreach, and only deepens Western alienation. Rather than shaming Albertans into silence, her outburst might push them closer to the exit.

Canada Caves When Free Speech Is Under Fire

Canada Caves When Free Speech Is Under Fire

Collin May argues Canada’s civic institutions routinely fail to defend free speech, leaving individuals exposed to activist-driven smear campaigns. While British voters reject fear-based politics, Canadians remain vulnerable to manipulation and distraction. For Canada to reclaim its democratic integrity, it must build the courage and the infrastructure to defend its own principles.