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Without agriculture, modern life collapses
Senior Fellow Joseph Fournier argues that industrial agriculture and mechanization transformed society by boosting productivity and freeing humanity from subsistence, urging Canada to defend modern farming and embrace a technology-driven rural renaissance.
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.
Crime & Bail Reform
Despite recent (2023) bail reforms, repeat violent offences continue to raise concerns about public safety and confidence in the justice system. Click below to view the last poll question results: Democratic Accountability
You don’t know it, but you’re on the hook for what’s buried on your land
Fellow Joseph Quesnel warns heritage laws can saddle property owners with massive costs when archaeological sites are discovered. He calls for compensation, transparency, and shared responsibility to preserve our heritage without discouraging compliance or punishing landowners.
We spent billions on Indigenous programs. Where did all the money go?
Research VP, Marco Navarro-Genie, shows Federal Indigenous spending has surged into the tens of billions, yet outcomes worsened across key indicators. With weak accountability and rising dependency, vast funding delivered minimal progress, raising a blunt question: where did the money go?
Liberals Get a Majority—What Happens Now?
The Liberals have a majority, now what? With a stronger grip on power in Ottawa, big questions are being raised. Add in controversial floor crossings, and Canadians are divided—some celebrating, others frustrated.
Disputed Aboriginal land claims reshaping property rights in Canada
Frontier Centre senior fellow Hymie Rubenstein argues that a new agreement recognizing Musqueam Aboriginal rights over large parts of Metro Vancouver is based on disputed territorial claims and could create future legal uncertainty, even though it currently does not affect private property.
Democratic Accountability
Canada's Parliamentary system allows MPs to switch parties without consulting voters, raising questions about whether this practice respects democratic accountability. Click below to view the last poll question results: Property Rights
Saskatchewan needs courage and innovation to balance the budget
Saskatchewan’s budget presented a modest deficit that delays a return to balance by three years. The province has viable options in health care and education that could bridge the gap.