Lee Harding exposes the truth behind Canada’s sky-high carbon tax—one that’s hurting our oil industry and driving businesses away. With foreign oil paying next to nothing, Harding argues this policy is putting Canada at a major economic disadvantage. It’s time to rethink this costly approach.
Retired Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve isn’t buying the hype. He says Canada’s military is broken—and unless Ottawa backs its spending with real reform, we’re just playing politics with national security
Research VP Marco Navarro-Genie argues Canada never fulfilled its Confederation promise of internal free trade. Instead, petty politics, bureaucratic chokeholds, and regional vetoes hinder unity, leaving prosperity stagnant and national identity uncertain.
Michael Zwaagstra argues in favor of final exams as a valuable and necessary conclusion to the high school academic year. While some may view the exam period as wasted time, he contends that it offers multiple educational and practical benefits for both students and teachers.
A Snapshot of Property Rights Protection in Canada After 10 years
The writ has been dropped and Albertans are off to the polls on May 29. That leaves just four weeks for political leaders and voters to sort out what is arguably the most divisive, yet significant, issue for this election - health care. On Day 2, NDP leader Rachel...
Writing for Frontier, Scott McGregor warns BC Ferries’ contract with a Chinese state-owned shipbuilder reveals Canada’s failure to align procurement with national security. It is trading short-term savings for long-term sovereignty and strategic vulnerability.
Complacency is returning to the Canadian consciousness. The election is over and Canadians have made their choice for change, though not too much change. The new prime minister has chosen his cabinet. The House is sitting for the next few weeks, and Canadians are starting to forget about politics and look forward to the summer. But this is not the time to take our eyes off the ball.
When a grid failure plunged 55 million people in Spain and Portugal into darkness at the end of April, it should have been a wake-up call on green energy. Climate activists promised that solar and wind power were the future of cheap, dependable electricity. The massive half-day blackout shows otherwise. The nature of solar and wind generation makes grids that rely on them more prone to collapse—an issue that’s particularly expensive to ameliorate.
John von Heyking breaks down how the June 2 vote isn’t just a parliamentary win—it’s a crucial reminder that real power belongs to Parliament, not just the prime minister or the throne. Don’t miss this take on why the opposition’s move matters more than flashy slogans or speeches.
Lee Harding breaks down how Canada’s steep income taxes leave NHL players with less cash in their pockets, putting Canadian teams at a serious disadvantage against their U.S. rivals. Find out why it’s not just bad luck that Canada hasn’t won the Stanley Cup in decades.
Most pundits missed it, but Alberta’s revised Bill of Rights just strengthened property rights in a big way. Senior research fellow Joseph Quesnel breaks down how new amendments could protect landowners from regulatory takings—government actions that restrict property use without compensation. He examines key Supreme Court of Canada rulings and explains why every Canadian jurisdiction should take note. Could this be a game-changer for property rights? Read more.
Senior Fellow Gerry Bowler examines the dramatic decline of the United Church of Canada—once the heart of Canadian Protestantism—after its leadership abandoned core Christian beliefs in favour of progressive causes. What happens when an institution loses its moral compass? The answer is a cautionary tale.
Lee Harding argues that progressive ideologies are overtaking Canadian classrooms, prompting parents to seek Christian schools that prioritize faith, tradition, and academic excellence. Without government support, however, parental choice remains financially and logistically constrained.
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.