Role of Government

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 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.

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Canada’s Election Is Over And Now The Real Work Begins

Canada’s Election Is Over And Now The Real Work Begins

Now that Mark Carney is Prime Minister, the campaign slogans are over—and the hard work begins. Canada’s economy is stagnant, with weak productivity and low investor confidence. Frontier’s President David Leis, drawing on top policy voices, calls for bold reforms: embrace energy realism, fix interprovincial trade, restore U.S. ties, and end the drift before another decade is lost.

Ottawa’s New Emergency Plan A Power Grab In Disguise?

Ottawa’s New Emergency Plan A Power Grab In Disguise?

Ottawa’s new emergency plan promises better crisis preparedness, but is it really just another power grab? Marco Navarro-Genie warns that Public Safety Canada’s latest report could centralize control in federal hands—just as pandemic policies trampled civil liberties. The plan’s vague language raises concerns about future government overreach under the guise of public safety. Without clear safeguards, Canadians risk seeing emergency measures become a tool for political control rather than genuine disaster response.