Wildfires, climate change, and will we make it through?

The global economy and Canada’s part in it is worth some focus, for sure. But one has to wonder if climate change in this very pivotal time will be eclipsed by big economy.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a state of emergency in the province last week because of fast-spreading and extreme wildfires in northern Manitoba. Thousands of First Nations people in northern Manitoba were evacuated. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ROSE LEMAY

June 2, 2025

It was a very good Speech from the Throne, given by royalty. The humility from King Charles III about reconciliation and his ongoing learning journey was touching, and the right tone for today. The content and tone meant to push off the American tyranny was also a ...

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