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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...

Alberta Trailblazing On Property Rights Protections

Alberta Trailblazing On Property Rights Protections

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.

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.

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.