Boy Scouts of America Sex Abuse Settlement
The US Boy Scouts of America agreed to a US $85 million dollar settlement to groups representing 60,000 men who had brought sexual abuse claims against it. This abuse occurred when they were children or [...]
The Unintended Consequences of Universal Childcare: Lessons from Sweden
Editor’s Note: Sweden has a national child care program which insists all women work in paid employment and denies them any choice, either economically or culturally, to raise their own children at home. Below is [...]
Federal Funding for Indigenous Matters
Federal spending on Indigenous matters has exploded. In 2006, the then-federal government under Stephen Harper set aside $1.9 billion for “common experience” payments to former students who lived at residential schools. There was no requirement [...]
The Scandalous 2021 Federal Election
2021 was an election for losers – including the Canadian public. After paying $610 million on the election, the House of Commons is scarcely different from what it was before the election writ was dropped. [...]
The Euthanasia Fallout in Canada
According to Health Canada, as of December 31st, 2020, there has been a total of 21,589 deaths by assisted suicide in Canada since it was legalized in 2016. There was a 35% increase in euthanasia [...]
Canada’s Failure in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is now in shambles – a cauldron of chaos, confusion and danger. In this turmoil, the human rights of women and children especially, are hanging by a thread. The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 [...]