The fictional ‘right to join NATO’ is costing Ukrainian lives

From the beginning of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, I have argued that the overarching priority of Western governments should be to end the hostilities as quickly as possible, and [...]

Mike Schreiner and the West’s Double Standard on Human Rights

Yesterday, Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner gave an interview regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Schreiner argued that Canada should “ratchet up” the sanctions on Russia. He [...]

In times of war, the first casualty is free speech

Ever since Trump’s victory in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, I’ve watched with increasing unease as more and more of my fellow leftists have advocated for the censorship of those with whom [...]

The art of peace requires us to see the world through the eyes of our enemies

At the direction of Vladimir Putin, Russia’s military has launched an illegal invasion of Ukraine. Tragically, Western states have neither the ability to stop the invasion, nor the moral [...]

Leftists must oppose the suppression of dissent – even when we disagree with the dissenters (Part 2)

On Valentine’s Day 2022, Canada’s federal government declared a “public order emergency” under the federal Emergencies Act. As I explained in a recent op-ed, that legislation, which has never [...]

Leftists must oppose the suppression of dissent – even when we disagree with the dissenters

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Evelyn Beatrice Hall, The Friends of Voltaire On Valentine’s Day 2022, Canada’s federal government [...]