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Building Canada for the 21st Century
Newark Liberty International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, US.
I recently stumbled upon a post by David Moscrop, author of “Too Dumb for Democracy?”. In his tweet, he outlines a few key areas where Canada can improve its governance and policy-making. Canada isn't broken. We just need mass war-time-style efforts to address climate change, housing, and healthcare while taming rising toxic polarization, high consumer debt, stagnant wages, a drug poisoning crisis, weak industrial output, growing hate crimes, & unaffordability.
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Urban Lessons: Infrastructure Innovation - What Canada Can Learn from New York City
Moynihan Train Hall, taken in New York City. Photo by Ashar Ahmed.
New York City (NYC) has long been admired as a global trendsetter in various fields, including urban planning and infrastructure. Its most recent capital projects showcase how relentless innovation and constant renovation can help a city meet the growing demands of its inhabitants and adapt to a rapidly changing world. These projects have important lessons for urban growth and development strategies in Canadian cities.
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Canada on sidelines as the US, UK, and Australia reaffirm security pact
President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom. (Photo by The White House.)
What is the AUKUS pact? The AUKUS pact, which was announced on September 15, 2021, is of increasing relevance following a meeting between US, UK and Australian leaders to reaffirm their commitments under the pact. A trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, which aims to enhance security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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