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Erica Ifill


Without the separatists, who does Smith have on side?

This referendum could have the effect of splitting the United Conservative Party, which may contain a higher concentration of separatists than the public vote reveals.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 21, 2026

Separatists’ not-so-strange bedfellows

Given U.S. far-right figures’ political interference proclivities, power, and influence, Albertans should be careful with whom they get into bed.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 14, 2026

Outrage rings hollow when paired with lack of action on residential school denialism

Political institutions and political leaders have effectively played their part in minimizing the horrors of residential schools.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 30, 2026

Smith will need more than tears to mask latest separation dodge

Those of us in this country with some level of discernment have seen through the Alberta premier’s remain-in-Canada act, and now she needs to pivot.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 23, 2026

B.C. politics is in a race to the bottom

The question that all B.C. Conservatives have to ask themselves is whether this descent into the septic tank of far-right grievance politics is the correct move to build support.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 2, 2026

Standing on Canadian business

I’m no fan of PM Mark Carney because I’m not a fan of politicians or political parties; however, I also don’t like to be bullied. And neither does most of this country.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 26, 2026

Arday tragedy the latest example of how white supremacy kills

Jason Arday was used by dishonest academics and racist right-wing mainstream news media in the United Kingdom to rewrite his story.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 19, 2026

When tech execs bend the ear, do the feds bend the knee?

The concern here is not necessarily about views expressed by people like Tobias Lütke, but rather how much power they have to turn those views into public policy.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 29, 2026

Canada cozying up to fascism under false pretence of co-operation

It’s easy to see the Canadian government engaging in deference to U.S. terrorism strategies as normal, but it’s only a matter of time before there’s a crack down on left-wing political speech, thought, and organizing.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 22, 2026

When keeping it real Canadian goes wrong

Blaming immigrants for Canada’s structural ills is a well-known scapegoat tactic of bigotry and the far right—and it’s taking root and spreading.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 15, 2026

The OPS needs a culture change, and it won’t come from inside

Calls to defund the police were not to starve them of resources, it was about reducing their power and instilling accountability. We had a chance to do so, and blew it.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 24, 2026

It’s time to confront how Canada is failing people with disabilities

How we treat, and develop policies for, people with disabilities are all proofs of concept for Canadian administrative violence.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 17, 2026

Is it time for the Carney hype to hit the hay?

Liberals have known of, and campaigned on, their responsibility to relieve the multiple crises of everyday life for the Canadian population. But are we any better off?

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 10, 2026

It’s the economic anxiety, stupid

As the economy weakens, the Liberals are doubling down on ripping the safety net into tatters. These realities will usher in more civil discontent, which will lead to political turmoil.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 3, 2026

Is the World Cup being ripped away from the working class?

FIFA and Canadian governments have priced out regular people from this tournament in the middle of an affordability crisis.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 27, 2026

Bill C-22 reveals a troubling trend with the Carney government

Carney’s Liberals have left a lot to be defined through the undemocratic regulatory process. The plan is to be vague when shoving it down our throats via Parliament.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 20, 2026