Ignoring the planetary crisis won’t make it go away

You might think that this situation would cause alarm amongst our political and other leaders, but you would be wrong. Like a bunch of ostriches, they seem intent on burying their heads in the sand.

If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants projects of national importance, he should consider initiatives that can contribute to a healthier environment by including a focus on well-being in legislation and future budgets, writes Dr. Trevor Hancock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TREVOR HANCOCK

August 25, 2025

In her Aug. 11 column in The Hill Times, Susan Riley observes, quite rightly, that “In the midst of a national climate cris...

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