Opinion

Opinion

Fining Loblaws $10k is Just Corporate Performance Art

A pittance of a fine for fraudulent labeling is not regulation; it is a subsidized marketing expense. Canada must stop treating grocery oligopolies with kid gloves while students and families foot the bill for their deception.

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Dr. Alistair ThorneProfessor of Applied Microeconomics
Opinion

Renting Isn't 'Better'—It's Just a More Expensive Prison

Telling students that renting is in a 'sweet spot' ignores the reality of a market that drains half our income. We don't need 'better' renting; we need the complete decommodification of Canadian housing.

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Elena VanceStudent Association President
Opinion

The Macabre Logic of Buying the Iran Escalation Dip

Market resilience in the face of escalating Middle East conflict proves that capital has completely decoupled from human catastrophe. Investors are betting on a quick war, a gamble that history rarely rewards.

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Marcus SterlingSenior Equities Analyst
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Net Zero 2050 is a Fiscal Fairy Tale Without Pain

Projected energy demands are soaring, yet our transition strategies remain tethered to the myth of a painless shift. We are ignoring the massive inflationary shock required to truly pivot the global economy.

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Sarah JenkinsSenior Macro-Policy Researcher
Opinion

The Death of the Lab: Why Automation Must Be Ruthless

Precision tools moving onto the factory floor is the first step toward the complete removal of human error—and humans—from the supply chain. We should stop pretending that 'precision' is a partnership between man and machine.

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Julian ChoRobotics & Automation Founder