The Beauty of Nationalism
We all have biases, and for many people nationalism (even the smallest degree of it) is one of them. However, if your goal is to understand the world, nationalist sentiments…
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Political Programming
Being classically liberal can mean a lot of things, but probably not among the spectrum for most is being ruled by robotic overlords. I, for one, welcome them. Sort of. …
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In a Time of Crisis, Journalism Needs to Be a Check on Power More Than Ever
Canada is still in the early weeks of the COVID-19 crisis and unfortunately, on top of begging for masks to wear, it seems that some journalists are also begging for…
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Public Washrooms
You’re out, maybe with some friends, downtown. You’re having a good time nowhere in particular, bouncing between bars and venues as the mood strikes you, when something else strikes you….
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Thanks, But No Thanks
Over a year ago, when the Ontario general election (that I did not cast a vote in) was happening, I saw encouragement on social media for voters to consider declining…
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Fiscal Conservatism Without Alternatives Is Not a Solution
Those who consider themselves proponents of small government and, supposedly, markets, are often too excited at the possibility of any form of fiscal conservatism occurring at any level of government, regardless of…
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Mushy in the Middle
It’s a common lament when Canada goes to the polls, whether federally, provincially, or municipally. The parties are all the same! Why bother picking one? There’s hardly a difference between…
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A Clouded Rush to Judgement
Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump used the anniversary of the September 11 attacks to declare war on the latest enemy: vaping. Of course, using the “for the children”…
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Regardless of Intentions, Justin Trudeau’s Leaky Ship Has Done Canadians a Favor
[This piece is a followup to a previous one on Speaking Liberally. For a little more context for this article, and quick summary on the charges against SNC-Lavalin, you can…
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We Are Not Guilty of a Colonial Past, But We Are Its Inheritors
Our Inheritance Conversations on the history and implications of colonialism (specifically the British and French versions inflicted on North America) often filter down, for many people, to one of two…
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