Global Affairs Canada has launched a 10 million dollar matching fund to support international relief. Ottawa says the move will help build global trade pathways while supporting the Global South. Will this new strategy help Canada in forming new ties?

Op-Ed: Employers must not abandon hybrid work The costs of forcing employees to work fully from their offices far outweigh the benefits — for both workers and employers. Read more here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/02/09/o...

Parliament has fast-tracked a 12.4 billion dollar boost to the GST credit. While the Groceries and Essentials Benefit provides immediate relief, it adds to a record 78 billion dollar deficit. Are we trading long-term stability for short-term help?

Hockey has no expiry date. The Ancient Mariners are competing in the 80-plus division at the Ontario Winter Games this week, proving that a competitive spirit can last a lifetime. Passion for the game is permanent.

Ending global hunger requires political will instead of more money. The UN estimates zero hunger would cost less than 1% of global military spending. Yet, aid budgets are being cut. Should we rethink our priorities? Read more on this op-ed here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/02/03/o...

Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper just did the unthinkable: they agreed. From the "end of the US empire" to Arctic threats from the south, the former PMs say Canada must drop the partisan fighting to survive. Is it time for a new nationalism?

Canada is shifting its foreign aid strategy, tying international development to national trade goals. The Secretary of State says the move will benefit Canadian businesses and partner nations alike. 🇨🇦 Is aid-for-trade the right path? Read the full interview here:

International experts against Canada’s plan to expand MAID to mental illness by 2027. Psychiatrists can’t reliably prove when mental suffering is truly "irremediable." With a parliamentary review starting Feb. 28, the world is watching. Is patient autonomy worth the medical uncertainty?

The Calgary showdown is here. 4,100 delegates decide if Pierre Poilievre keeps his 71 per cent mandate. With favourability sliding and Carney rising, the "Maple MAGA" era faces its toughest test yet.

Explainer: What are prediction markets? Online betting platforms that allow users to trade contracts on real-world outcomes are going mainstream. But how do these platforms work? Read here to learn more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/01/28/e...

"No one will know how we lived." Richard Stursberg warns that Canada's literary ecosystem is collapsing. From skewed funding to a shift away from national history, we are losing the books that bind us together. Is it time for structural change?

The CRA should own its errors with COVID benefits Ottawa’s pandemic-era benefits were plagued with problems. So it’s unfair for the CRA to say taxpayers were the wrongdoers. Read more on this commentary: www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/01/26/o...

Older Canadians are losing hope. A new NIA survey shows optimism about aging has hit a record low, fueled by a spike in those who can't afford to retire. Between rising costs and social isolation, the dream of a stable retirement is slipping away for many.

Canada’s decriminalization often feels like "leaving people alone." Portugal does the opposite. Their "Dissuasion Commissions" ensure that if you're caught with drugs, you're in front of health experts within 24 hours. Can Canada do better?

Israel has suspended 37 international aid groups from operating in Gaza under new vetting rules. Canadian organizations say the requirements could endanger local staff and disrupt humanitarian work. Aid agencies warn the move could worsen access to food and health care. Full story here:

A woman approved for MAID was required to leave a Catholic hospital to receive it. Now, a B.C. court is examining whether that transfer violated her constitutional rights.

Does the CBC’s Israel-Hamas coverage favour Palestinians? Two new reports say the CBC consistently favours pro-Palestinian voices; some say the reports’ findings are untrustworthy. Read more here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/01/16/d...

Canada is looking east to diversify trade. Experts warn the costs may be higher than they appear. As Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Beijing, economists say Canada’s long-standing trade imbalance with China raises questions about competitiveness, independence, and leverage. What’s at stake?

As a teenager, Holocaust survivor Elly Gotz imagined revenge, then chose restraint. That choice defined the rest of his life. “When I gave up that hate, I started living for the first time.” At 97, Gotz has been appointed to the Order of Canada.

“I realized you can’t hate the whole people for what some of them have done. And when I gave up that hate, I started living for the first time.” At 97, Holocaust survivor Elly Gotz has been appointed to the Order of Canada, defined not by what was taken from him, but by what he chose to build.

What does resilience look like in this new information battlefield? Hybrid threats operate through disinformation, online manipulation, and attacks on public trust rather than overt force. Canada’s resilience depends on how well citizens understand and withstand this pressure.

Canada’s best defence against hybrid threats The modern #battlefield today attacks slowly and quietly penetrate public life in #Canada. A resilient public is our key #defence. Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/01/12/o...

A newly approved drug is changing how #postpartumdepression is treated as Zuranolone, cleared in #Canada this month, is designed to work in days. Experts welcome faster relief but stress medication alone cannot address the full weight of postpartum care.

#Venezuela’s political collapse rattled oil markets — and Canadian energy stocks followed. Experts say a revived Venezuelan oil industry is not an existential threat to Canada’s oil sector. Years of neglect make a rapid production rebound unlikely.

What is the Carney government’s approach to drug policy? Experts are concerned that Ottawa’s approach to drug policy seems to be on autopilot. The 2025 federal budget's key drug-related investments were only in law enforcement and border security.

Op-Ed: What we need now is discernment A few years ago, I collaborated — quietly — with a major social media creator. Together, we created several videos, one of which reached more people than I am likely to reach with all my other content combined.

Canada’s #robot revolution Robots in #Canada are reshaping blue-collar jobs and are starting to be used in white-collar sectors as well

Ukraine is turning to ketamine therapy to treat trauma among veterans as the war drags on. With millions affected, clinicians are expanding mental healthcare using controlled, clinic-based treatments.

Op-Ed: The quiet #eldercare crisis As populations age, millions of workers are quietly juggling careers and caregiving — with little support.

Why young Canadians are most likely to identify as religious A recent poll shows more young Canadians identify as #religious than older #Canadians. Experts say there are reasons for this.

The vanishing political #volunteer An overall pullback from civic engagement is being felt in election #campaigns across the political spectrum.

Canadian Christmas tree farmers are facing a new reality as #climatechange reshapes how trees grow. From hand-watering saplings in #Ontario to worries about the future of natural tree stands in #NovaScotia, growers say the industry built on patience and long timelines is being tested.

Single #fathers face #support gaps that remain largely invisible Single fathers lack the supports available to single #mothers, sources say — and this gap hurts everyone. Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/22/a...

One in five Canadians consider weight loss drugs as #Ozempic use rises One in five #Canadians are considering weight loss drugs. Physicians say GLP-1s are a game-changer — but also urge caution.

Should #Canada drop #Mexico from U.S. trade talks? The U.S. has said it will not automatically renew the North #American free trade agreement, reviving debate over the merits of a bilateral track Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/19/s...

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Canada prepares for battle in cyberspace NATO is preparing for a world where cyberattacks are treated as challenges to national security — and Canada’s contributing a team.

Keeping Ukraine’s economy moving during war Roman Waschuk, #Canada’s former ambassador to #Ukraine, is now serving as the country’s Business Ombudsman, helping companies navigate bureaucracy and survive amid a shattered #economy.

Educators warn about #Canada’s loss of religious literacy #Quebec’s aversion to religion is well-known. But experts say the lack of religious #education is Canada-wide — and damages our country’s future. Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/17/e...

How culture shapes #volunteerism in #Canada New data suggest race and #immigration status shape who #volunteers in Canada — and how.

Op-Ed: How a neurological glitch helped me understand AI’s future My brief experience in an ‘AI-like state’ reshaped how I think about the future risks — and possibilities — of #AI

Is a Canadian defence giant possible? #Ottawa is splashing out billions on defence. But it will take more than money for #Canada to produce its own homegrown defence giant.

Home is where the war is Why some #Canadians have chosen to live — and serve — in #Ukraine, a nation at #war. Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/11/h...

Temporary residents seek asylum as #immigration pathways narrow Since 2023, 70,000 former international students and foreign workers have sought #asylum in #Canada. Some of these claims are ‘unfounded’ Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/10/t...

Faith leaders warn of ‘chill’ if #Ottawa reworks hate laws Religious organizations urge Ottawa to consult them before redefining the limits of protected expression for religious groups. Read here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/09/f...

Editorial: Guilbeault right on principle, wrong on policy Steven Guilbeault’s resignation was an impressive act of principle. But the prime minister is also acting true to his values Read here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/05/e...

#MAID increases — #Ottawa holds firm ‘MAID is no longer this exceptional procedure to facilitate the dying process,’ says expert in wake of Health Canada’s latest MAID report Read more: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/05/o...

#Canada’s nicotine pouch paradox #Ottawa makes it harder to buy products to quit smoking than to buy cigarettes, say critics of the government’s behind-the-counter rules for #Zonnic. Read here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/04/c...

Civil war grips B.C. conservatives Firings, expulsions and a push to “professionalize” are remaking the BC Conservatives — and testing John Rustad’s leadership. Read here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/10/07/r...

The next e-transfer? Ottawa moves to modernize payments Ottawa is creating a national framework for stablecoins, digital assets that could make it easier and cheaper to transact Read here: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/03/s...