Category: Insight

It’s time for Canadians to wake up and smell the maple leaves. The events of Sept. 11 have revitalized the value of military might and while 9-11 has sent the U.S. into a frenzied defence buildup, Canada has more or less decided to sit on the sidelines.

A new definition of death could end up saving lives, argues Dayanti Karunaratne.

Anti-social behaviour is spreading on the streets of Ottawa. Buses have fallen silent and lines at the bank have become less chatty as the proliferation of dangling white earbud cords marks the triumph of the personal cocoon over public space.

Anne McEwen argues it’s time for Ottawa to join the club, whether we like it or not.