Opinion

'Unhappily, we are ... at the beginning of a retreat from global co-operation and interdependence in trade in both goods and services as the U.S., China, and Europe turn inwards and seek self-sufficiency.'

'We are as divided as we have ever been, and this is breaking down our society. We need character-based leadership everywhere right now. Not the formal government roles hamstrung by four-year vote cycles, influencers, and short-term demands, but regular folks like you and me to question, discuss, listen, care, share, and rethink our biases.'

'In the era of suburban sprawl, infill housing can be a great way for a municipality to grow while using existing infrastructure, but meaningful development that won't tamper with a neighbourhood's existing charm or neighbours' property values should really be the goal.'

'Everyone is so quick to cry about the "erasure of history" in the form of stripping titles of honour from violently racist and brutal historical white figures, but always remember: the colonizers did it first.'

'The re-naming process, the important questions it will raise, and the actions taken could become part of ripples of healing going forward in a good way.'

'There’s a huge difference in pressing people to do the right thing through consistent, courteous messaging, and instead descending into guttersnipe hectoring by treating fellow citizens as sub-humans, to be targeted by any means necessary.'

'What's concerning is that, no matter what tack Alberta, or the federal government take, Canadians are left with the impression it’s too little, too much, or too late.'

'The big difference I see is that ACSLPA exists only for the protection of the public, and the ATA exists also for the protection of its members.'

'This tail-wagging-the-head-of-the-dog attitude must stop.'

'Let’s rename the heritage fund the Alberta Sovereign Wealth Fund, save 10 per cent of all government revenues, and maintain investment income in the fund with the goal of growing it to $500 billion by 2050.'