A look at forest ecosystems, sustainable forestry, Indigenous rights, and a totally new direction for Canadian forests. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Farming is a huge part of Canada’s culture, economy, and ecology. But both family and industrial farms are heading for trouble. It’s time for a new model of sustainable agriculture. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
With three ocean borders, Canada misses the potential for oceans to fight climate change, protect ecosystems, and build a totally new economic sector. Think kelp! Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Poor and homeless. We see them all across Canada, in spite of kind efforts and massive spending. The solution starts with a Guaranteed Basic Income. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Marshall McLuhan once seemed like science fiction. No longer. The war for control over the future of humanity and democracy is well underway. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
The Bank of Canada only has one tool: the sledgehammer of interest rates. You can guess who gets hurt the most when they use it. Hint: it’s not the bankers. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Government budgets, especially federal, are a shell game. Money disappears, escaping taxes through hidden loopholes. Real tax reform starts when tax deductions see the light of day. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Many voters feel disenfranchised. A totally different approach to how we elect MPs may be the solution. Add in dynamic voting, and voila! Votes that matter. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Abolish the Senate? Ditch the King? Not so fast! Ancient Greeks show us a non-partisan way to reform the Senate, the Governor General, and the courts. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Defense experts know that winning a war is not good enough. Winning the peace, after a war, is the key. That concept, of Grand Strategy, should guide foreign policy. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Is the adage “demographics is destiny” accurate? Trends in population growth rates are converging in an unexpected way. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Canada’s defense is in a shambles, preparing poorly for the last war. A fresh approach is to examine military priorities in terms of risk management. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
How might Canada re-invent national security to face future threats? Six recommendations, including a new Climate Corps. Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.
Between Trump and climate change, things look bad. Is there a path forward that does not lead to peril for Canada? Tune in to “Canada Re-Imagined: After Trump” for an idealists’ guide to the future. Ten episodes will follower the next two weeks.
If we know what we want Canada to be like in 75 years, we can plan how to get there. Canada has the tools to build peace, order and good government. They must be sharpened, and used in the fight for survival. Elbows up!
When Trump moved into the White House, the neighbourhood went bad. To survive the civil war next door, Canada needs a plan. It starts by understanding the weaknesses of the enemy.
Which of the three superpowers poses the greatest risk to Canada? We can go through the different threats. Sadly, you already know the answer.
Canada must have a ‘conscious uncoupling’ from our former partner in security, the United States. Here are five keys to a totally different defense strategy. Want a hint? How about a Climate Corps instead of a tank corps.
Good government costs money, and heaven knows Canada needs more income, even as we end the oil age. Canadians can look north to become wealthy. The resources to get rich are there only if we do it right.
To attract investment into green mining, Canada must cut the cost of energy, transportation and labour. The industry must be re-invented. Micro-nuclear reactors, heavy lift airships, robotics… the solutions are close at hand.