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The lingering importance of public spaces
Parks are not just the leftover gaps between buildings, but a place for citizens to encounter one another
I rushed to help Americans on 9/11. Now I’m one of the wounded
At a time when our two countries were still good neighbours, I was one of hundreds of Canadians who responded …
Global bond sell-off puts governments on notice over their runaway spending
The backdrop to this week’s sell-off remains the massive imbalances in merchandise trade between China and the…
This isn’t the first time the United States has threatened annexation
This time, Canadians have the advantage of learning from history
We’ve convinced students they shouldn’t sound like themselves when they write. No wonder they use AI
If students are allowed to sound like themselves, they may be less likely to ask a computer program to write o…
Sovereign individuals are a threat to democracy in the United States – and Canada, too
Canada must be wary of the intersection between tech oligarchs and far-right ideology
‘Pete Hegseth’s post about Canadian cadets angered me more than any other shameful words uttered or actions initiated by the Trump administration.’ Letters to the editor for Sept. 4
In today’s letters to the editor: Alberta; retaliatory tariffs; Pete Hegseth; slavery; railways and bridges; C…
Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is a power move and a time-honoured tradition
Whether it’s the schoolyard bully coining a cruel nickname or a regime rechristening a landmark, naming tells …
Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s shambolic reign has handed the B.C. NDP a gift
The B.C. Conservative Leader’s job is in obvious peril, and the Eby government could take advantage of the cen…
Canada wants to be ambitious. That means getting immigration going again
Ottawa’s lowered immigration targets served a purpose, but now they’re an obstacle to economic growth and nati…
The shocking and predictable threat posed by AI
The warning signs of AI agents going rogue should jolt companies and regulators out of their complacency
The cheating generation is asking us to help them stop
As AI use on assignments becomes the norm, students feel their survival depends on using it – even if they kno…
Why China’s super-dam is an upstream water bomb
The project remains shrouded in secrecy despite its importance to water across Asia
Ontario’s high-school attendance policy isn’t a guaranteed solution
It remains to be seen that assigning marks for showing up will help solve the high-school attendance problem a…
B.C.’s First Nations land deals threaten the economic foundations of the province
The agreements risk costing the government future earnings from resources and limiting its ability to borrow m…
A shrinking population might actually be a good thing
In a world of finite resources and infinite human ingenuity, it may turn out that fewer are merrier
‘Canada has the political advantage because most Americans don’t understand why their President has instigated this trade war.’ Letters to the editor for Sept. 3
In today’s letters to the editor: retaliatory tariffs; the auto sector; 24 Sussex
The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less
The race to study the North Water between Canada and Greenland before it changes has led to a bold plan for an…
As Fréchette cozies up to Carney, the Quebec election is becoming a toss-up
In poll after poll, the PQ has looked set to win a majority government – but the Coalition Avenir Québec’s rec…
For the hard-luck Conservatives, the Trump trap is a killer
In contrast, Trump is the great vote-getter for the Liberals
The weak link in Canada’s ambitions
The breakdown of the Second Narrows bridge in B.C. highlights the fragility of this country’s window to the Pa…
The Met’s cancelled showcase of John Galliano was a wardrobe malfunction
Planned museum retrospective was a disservice to the Jewish community that the famed designer maligned, and Ga…
Canada needs to modernize school violence prevention
We need to be able to identify threats and disrupt plans, denying violent actors the notoriety they seek
‘Thank heaven for Danielle Smith, who seems to be the only voice of reason.’ Letters to the editor for Sept. 2
In today’s letters to the editor: U.S. relations; Saskatchewan and Alberta; procurement; high-speed rail; U.S.…
Why buying Canadian makes us feel good
It’s not purely about patriotism – it’s also about agency
Bond market unease poses greatest risk for next financial crisis
Any asset price crash would damage the economy, but U.S. government debt is a major concern given its role in …
Pete Hegseth proves himself unworthy of his job again – this time, at Canada’s expense
U.S. Secretary of Defense is using his time, power and social media account to fat-shame a B.C. cadet instruct…
Don’t worry, Canada. The trade war will end, and end quickly
Negotiations don’t end tariff wars. Changing domestic political tides and power shifts do.
It’s time to scrap hybrid Parliament
Parliament returns soon, but hybrid rules mean members don’t need to be in Ottawa
The separatists are telling us who they are – they want to unmake Alberta
The Alberta Prosperity Project’s draft constitution gives insight into what the most ardent separatists truly …
Google Maps has become a tool of digital imperialism
The ‘Lake America’ mess shows that U.S. tech companies are so powerful, they get to render geographic reality
‘Danielle Smith and Scott Moe want the benefit of the sacrifices other Canadians are making in this war, but refuse to put two of our most strategic weapons on the frontline.’ Letters to the editor for Sept. 1
In today’s letters to the editor: Venezuela; China; oil and potash; carbon pricing; AI data centres; Meta and …
Editorial Cartoons for September, 2026
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Nepal must work to avert the next disaster instead of just responding to it
Along the China-Nepal border, where floods have killed hundreds, the unstable glacial terrain demands better w…
Christopher Liew: Realistic ways to make extra side money in Canada
Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew walks through the realistic options to make some extra income, a…
Big-city life demands a place to sit
Lots of public benches can help make city a place to linger and enjoy, not just pass through
How stiff is Canada’s spine? A poll suggests we may be ready to sustain the costs of our newfound defiance
An increasing number of Canadians would be willing to die for their country
Canada’s auto sector is marked for death. What now?
Canada should enact a 25-per-cent global tariff on all vehicle imports to revive the spirit of the auto pact
Fees charged by Canadian securities regulators are too high and growing higher
Regulatory costs are climbing in Canada, with many systemic internal barriers to efficiency
‘One day, Canadians may appreciate Trump for slapping us with reality.’ Letters to the editor for Aug. 31
In today’s letters to the editor: Lake Ontario; free trade; transit costs; wise advice