Commentary

Carson Binda: Fix severance rules when public servants job-hop

The B.C. government needs to fix a loophole that permitted a public servant to receive severance pay, then join a government board.

Mar 20, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Rising support for capital punishment in Canada

A majority of Canadians want the law changed to reinstate capital punishment

Mar 18, 2023 10:18 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: For Premier David Eby, doling out cash isn't rewarding

In using his nearly $6 billion budget surplus, Eby expected more of a political payoff

Mar 17, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

Big city budgets ignore reality of challenging economic times

News flash to new municipal councils: Life in British Columbia is expensive enough. We don’t need you to pile on. Fact: Your constituents are dealing with household costs rising faster than at any time in the last four decades.

Mar 7, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

The past two weeks have been challenging for the federal government, with reports of foreign interference in federal nomination processes.

Mar 7, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

The Opposition BC Liberals are shifting their support away from decriminalization and the safe supply of drugs, in the wake of the positive reception to the party’s recent addictions treatment platform.

Mar 6, 2023 8:35 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C. disinformation bill makes sense. Will it help?

The legislation, if passed, would make it illegal to to deliberately and knowingly make false statements about elections and election candidates. “It’s super important,” said Attorney General Niki Sharma.

Mar 3, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

The past few days have provided more opportunities for speculation about an early federal election in Canada. Topics such as foreign interference and the type of people who some of our members of Parliament choose to meet dominated the airwaves.

Mar 3, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Eby’s eager-beaver spending spree might be smart politics, but it’s bad economics

We are seeing more of the nature of our new premier. He is one-part eager beaver, one-part lone wolf. David Eby was the premier-in-waiting for many years.

Jan 27, 2023 11:44 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: Eby blowing surplus on wasteful spending instead of paying down debt

Think of provincial finances like your family budget. Right now, Premier David Eby has a big debt to settle.

Jan 26, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >