Commentary

We are living in interesting, some might say frightening, times. COVID-19 has disrupted lives, upended economies and exposed and exacerbated deep social inequalities.

The federal throne speech declared: “This is not a time for austerity.” And: “Canadians should not have to take on debt that their government can better shoulder.

Vancouver mayor seeking share of new $1 billion housing initiative

Over the next four weeks, British Columbians will have a chance to reflect on the current state of politics in the province. Research Co.

For weeks, it seemed that the issue of abortion, which used to dominate the airwaves in political campaigns in the United States, would not be a feature of this year’s presidential election.

When disruption catches you off guard, the results can be devastating. We’ve witnessed it first-hand while working with clients over the past few months as they’ve struggled to overcome challenges they never imagined in their lifetime.

A government in pandemic is supposed to be about healing, not opening wounds – a collective aim to flatten the curve, to lessen the divide.

It is not an election the province needs. It is an election John Horgan wants. His governing NDP has no requirement for any new mandate.

We don’t know now whether John Horgan will win his snap election bet. We do know, however, that it is politics as usual – pandemic or no pandemic.

Late last year, Research Co. and Glacier Media took an initial look at the relationship between Canadians and animals.