Charles Cirtwill

Let's tighten the right rules in the battle against COVID-19

Childcare is the answer to non-traditional stimulus of the economy, post-COVID-19.

The kids are not fine, folks. But we have the tools in hand to help, now.

Whatever we do, we should be planning it now and be ready to not just announce it, but roll it out, just as soon as the dark clouds begin to lighten.

I, for one, would welcome the return of the Red Tory to a prominent role as the conscience of our public debate. Frankly, you should, too

Once again, it seems policymakers in Ottawa and Toronto are blind to the sheer geographic distances involved here in the centre of Canada.

Welcoming means being accepting and supportive of new arrivals from everywhere, and anywhere, else.

Reading national headlines, and, yes, social media, one can find very little sincere interest in understanding why rural Canada is gravely concerned.

It is possible, after all, to see the Ring of Fire as the only option for a new future for many communities.

If we want good, evidence-based policy decisions, we need to applaud loudly when government admits a mistake and takes real steps to fix it