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Ford’s regional government overhaul threatens local democracy
Ontario’s proposed regional governance plan cuts elected councillors and installs appointed regional chairs with major powers. It may speed decisions, but it weakens accountability and sidelines voters by giving unelected officials control over key regional decisions.
Indigenous title and private property on a collision course
The Cowichan decision exposes growing tension between constitutionally protected Indigenous title and Canada’s land-title system—and why governments must build a framework that protects both land justice and property certainty.
Land Claims Will Affect Every Canadian: Lawyer
This is very, very serious for Canada. A major court decision in B.C. is raising a question Canadians never thought they’d have to ask: do you actually own your home… or could it be taken away?
Ottawa shut Canadians out of its Musqueam land deal
Research VP Marco Navarro-Genie argues that Ottawa’s secret Musqueam agreements bypass Parliament, courts, and public scrutiny, raising constitutional concerns, favouritism, and accountability failures while urging transparency and proper democratic process.
Policy in Five
Hey there! I’m David Leis, and on this podcast, we’re cutting through the chaos in Canada together. If you’re looking to make sense of what’s going on and want the insights to make smart choices for you and your family, you’re in the right place. Stick around—Canada’s best days are still ahead!
The Cost of Underselling Canadian Oil and Gas to the USA
Forced by a lack of pipeline capacity, Canada sells most of its oil and natural gas to the U.S. at a discount of ~$20 per barrel and ~$2 per Gigajoule. With over 2 million barrels and 12.3 million Gigajoules exported daily, the loss adds up fast.
Estimated Lost Oil Revenue YTD
Estimated Lost Gas Revenue YTD
Every second, we lose more.
Billions in potential revenue are slipping away — money that could be strengthening our healthcare system, building infrastructure, or easing the tax burden on Canadian families.