Author name: Miles Keaton

Protect Kananaskis: The Fight to Stop Alberta’s Clearcutting Crisis Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis Country is more than just a scenic backdrop. For countless Albertans and visitors, it’s a sanctuary—a place of profound recreation, spiritual renewal, and ecological wonder. Yet, this cherished landscape faces a relentless and growing threat: industrial-scale clearcut […]

Why Blanket Upzoning Failed to Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis For years, a single policy prescription has dominated urban planning debates: blanket upzoning. The theory was elegant and compelling. By removing restrictive single-family zoning laws and allowing higher-density housing—like duplexes, triplexes, and low-rise apartments—to be built in all neighborhoods, cities could unleash a wave of

Beyond Pipelines: The Escalating Fight for Indigenous Sovereignty in Canada For decades, the narrative around major resource projects in Canada has been framed as a battle between economic development and environmental protection. Yet, a more profound and fundamental conflict has moved to the forefront: the assertion of Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. The protracted and high-stakes

Canada’s Border Security Crisis: A National Risk We Can’t Ignore For decades, Canada’s reputation for orderly, secure, and compassionate borders has been a point of national pride. However, a growing chorus of reports, audits, and on-the-ground accounts suggests this image is dangerously out of date. What we are facing is not a series of isolated

Why Canada Needs Alberta’s Landmark Free Speech Law Nationwide In an era where public discourse often feels stifled by fear and formal complaints, a bold move from Alberta is challenging the status quo. The province’s recent Protection of Free Speech in Professions and Occupations Act has ignited a crucial national conversation. Championed by figures like

Canada and Sweden Forge New Strategic Partnership for Global Security In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical fault lines and complex security challenges, nations are re-evaluating their alliances. The recent announcement of a new strategic partnership between Canada and Sweden marks a significant evolution in transatlantic cooperation. Far from a routine diplomatic agreement, this pact

Mark Carney’s Pipeline Signals a New Economic Pragmatism For years, the dominant narrative in global finance and policy has been one of a stark choice: economic growth versus environmental and social values. This framework forced leaders, investors, and corporations into seemingly zero-sum trade-offs. However, a recent and significant move by one of the world’s most

How Canada Can Secure $1 Trillion in Climate Investments The challenge laid before Canada is both monumental and non-negotiable: to attract and deploy an unprecedented $1 trillion in private capital toward building a competitive, clean economy. This isn’t just an environmental imperative; it’s the defining economic opportunity of our generation. While the figure may seem

Overcoming AI Fear: How Canadian Employers Can Build Trust A recent wave of surveys reveals a stark reality in Canadian workplaces: a significant portion of the workforce views artificial intelligence with apprehension, skepticism, and outright fear. Headlines touting job displacement and sci-fi narratives of rogue algorithms have cast a long shadow, creating a significant trust

Canadians Choose Between Holiday Savings and Supporting Local Brands The twinkling lights are up, the festive music is playing, and the holiday shopping lists are growing. Yet, for many Canadians, this season of giving comes with a complex and pressing question: Do I chase the best deal or make a conscious choice to buy Canadian?