Commentary

Plenty of things have happened since we last took a look at Canadian attitudes towards e-cigarettes.

Cybersecurity should be the new watchword for Canadian businesses. The latest red flag comes courtesy of Quebec’s Desjardins Group.

Elizabeth May’s departure as the federal Green party leader is a loss and a gift. If, as the saying goes, 80% of life is showing up, it is also true that 80% is knowing when to leave. May led a movement but stayed too long and hindered it.

The phrase “we are a nation of laws” has been used extensively to describe Canada on different occasions, including the observation of extradition requests, the development of immigration and refugee policies and even the performance of politicians.

Earlier this summer, British Columbia observed the 11th anniversary of Canada’s first carbon tax. Since then, other Canadian provinces, as well as the federal government, have established their own pathways to put a price on carbon emissions.

The B.C. government’s support for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine bunkering fuel service in the Port of Vancouver deserves applause.

A year ago, Vancouver municipal voters sent an unambiguous message to change course. The decade-old governing Vision party was eviscerated and a diverse council and independent mayor were elected.

Employers are generally hesitant to ask their employees about their mental or physical health, and understandably so. An employee’s medical information is highly sensitive and personal.

The jokes and memes that have invaded social media following the Canadian federal election have included a bit of everything.

The arrival of Halloween can be accompanied by characteristics that are not particularly joyful. Parents worry about their children trick-or-treating on what is usually a school night.