Opinion Columns
National childcare plan great for women, society
My grandfather, may he rest in peace, was a bit of a practical joker and also a lifelong true blue Progressive Conservative.
Benns’ Belief: Avis Glaze helped break down barriers
The theme for International Women’s Day this year was Break The Bias.
What a great opportunity, then, to highlight my mentor and friend, Dr. Avis Glaze.
Bye bye chocolate?
Cool Tips for a Hot Planet series
No more heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? No more heartwarming hot cocoa?
Wealthy and powerful interests benefit from low unionization rates
My entire working life has been in unionized environments. As a result, I have a healthy pension plan, just about all my teeth, affordable hearing aids and free prescriptions.
Benns’ Belief: Value of unions should be taught by schools, media
When I open my Globe and Mail newspaper, I can easily find the business section. I can learn about the latest corporate acquisitions. I might find an analysis of how the economy is faring.
Trevor’s Take: February is the worst month
Oh my God. The last, and by last I mean the very very last thing I need in the entire freaking universe right now is another February.
Canadian health system may have its flaws, but its structure is sound
After years of practicing medicine in Canada and the United States I left for China to work for 10 years there, and then another seven years in Thailand and Cambodia.
