Tuesday, April 29, 2026  ยท  Thoughtful Analysis for Thoughtful People
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In Depth

The Housing Crisis Explained: Who's Responsible and What Can Actually Fix It

Canada's housing affordability emergency didn't appear overnight โ€” and the solutions won't either. We trace the policy decisions, market forces, and political failures that led here, and map out what genuine reform would require.

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Health Policy

Healthcare Wait Times: The Data Behind the Headlines

New provincial data reveals stark disparities in surgical wait times. We break down the numbers and what they mean for patients and policy.

Apr 27, 2026  ยท  7 min read
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Environment

Carbon Pricing at a Crossroads: What the Critics Miss

As political pressure on climate policy intensifies, a look at what the evidence actually shows โ€” and what's being omitted from the debate.

Apr 24, 2026  ยท  9 min read
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Economy

Inflation's Uneven Impact: How Different Households Are Coping

Aggregate figures mask widely divergent experiences. New research shows how income, location, and family structure shape who bears the real burden.

Apr 21, 2026  ยท  6 min read
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Education

The Curriculum Wars: Ideology vs. Evidence in Canadian Classrooms

From reading instruction to history curricula, parents and educators are navigating an increasingly politicised debate. Here's what the research says.

Apr 18, 2026  ยท  11 min read
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Infrastructure

Transit Funding: Why Cities Keep Losing the Battle for Reliable Funding

A structural look at why public transit in Canada remains chronically underfunded โ€” and the models that have worked elsewhere.

Apr 15, 2026  ยท  8 min read
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Justice

Criminal Justice Reform: Where Consensus Exists Across Party Lines

Beyond the culture-war framing, there are areas of genuine agreement. We find common ground in an unexpectedly productive space.

Apr 12, 2026  ยท  7 min read