The climate crisis: "Yes, we should be scared."
What will it take for popular opinion to catch up with the terrifying science? We talk to Canada’s top climate change experts.
John Geddes
The Chateau Laurier battle, and the risk of marring Ottawa’s historic core
In the Parliament Hill precinct, just about everything built, upgraded or repurposed demands scrutiny
Canadians are upbeat about the economy—but jittery about their own prosperity
A new Pollara survey uncovers a mixed mood that offers openings for contrasting economic pitches in the upcoming federal election
Itemizing the daunting downsides of climate change
A report from the Council of Canadian Academies offers more alarming research about the impact of climate change, with no dissenting opinions
Scheer sets a date for his ’real plan’ on climate change
Two years in the making, Scheer has said it will be ’comprehensive’. ’We have to show both that we’re getting results, but also what’s motivating us.’
Extreme weather may finally make climate change a ballot-box issue
Voters have long been unmoved by scientists’ dire climate predictions, but fires, floods and other catastrophic weather events might cause a shift.
Melinda Gates on fighting for women, access to contraception and what makes her angry
The co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation talks to John Geddes about her new book, philanthropy and focus on empowering women
Canada has a China problem. Enter Mike Pence.
John Geddes: The PM’s meeting with the VP looked like it would be strained, but the plight of two Canadians detained by Beijing created an opening
Andrew Scheer has a problem
The Conservative leader has left himself open to charges of intolerance in his party. It could be the biggest, ugliest issue in the coming election.
Fake feminist? Trudeau’s track record for appointing women looks real.
Figures show women filling more plum posts since his Liberals took power, with marked jumps in appointments to Governor in Council and deputy minister positions