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Erica Ifill


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

Return-to-office push risks more than a frustrating commute

From asbestos to pests, to not having enough space, at what point is the Government of Canada liable for the health and safety of its workers?

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 13, 2026

The separatist call is coming from inside the house

What is crystal clear is conservatives flirted with far-right grievances to gain political power only for those monsters of Confederation to use their access to undermine federalism.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 6, 2026

Why does Canada feel so corrupt?

This is not a country that is founded on justice; it is, however, founded on order, which is a cudgel the powerful continue to use against the powerless.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 29, 2026

Who will wean us from the bosom of big business?

Despite the defeat of their motion to ban surveillance pricing, the NDP has kicked over a dormant hornet’s nest of affordability issues.

opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 22, 2026