theQuestion: Should niqabs or burkas be banned at citizenship ceremonies?* Furor over the niqab has engulfed the federal election campaign in a debate that leaves many missing the point. The …
Canada can’t afford to give NDP a learner’s permit
theQuestion: Based on the leaders’ economic debate, which of the three candidates would be the biggest risk to the economy?* Petr asks the reader this week to imagine the Canadian …
Mulcair would sacrifice B.C. resources
theQuestion: Would the federal NDP’s campaign promise to prioritize manufacturing be good for B.C.?* Choosing a political party and leader to support often boils down to evaluating the portion size …
CCTV cameras would track gang violence
theQuestion: Should police surveillance cameras be installed in neighbourhoods to prevent gang violence?* It’s infuriating to read yet another flippant dismissal of the threat posed by gangs, drugs and guns …
Canada could use more Trump
theQuestion: Would Canada be better off with Trump?* Glory be to the Trump. At least for millions of Americans who believe what Trump is selling — he is the saviour …
Anti-Semitism has no place in Canadian politics
theQuestion: Should the federal government enact legislation to ban the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel?* I applaud the federal NDP for dumping Nova Scotia candidate Morgan Wheeldon after …
Legalize pot, crack down on hard drugs
theQuestion: Do we need another ‘War on Drugs’ to fight the recent outbreak of fentanyl overdose deaths?* The recent outbreak of fentanyl-laced overdose deaths is an ominous warning of what …
Insite repeats cycle of misery
theQuestion: Are safe injection sites like Insite in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside good public policy?* I have a lot of sympathy for injection drugs users. Addiction consumes mind, body and soul …