The country’s largest Pride festivals and others cite rising costs, fewer sponsors and safety concerns
Dale Smith
Dale Smith is a freelance journalist in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and author of The Unbroken Machine: Canada's Democracy in Action.
Banning social media for minors would hurt everyone—adults included
A social media ban would disproportionately harm queer and trans people, and restrict LGBTQ2S+ materials
The NDP is on life support. Where does it go next?
The party is facing tough choices in their leadership race
This is the year we need to rebuild grassroots democracy
It’s time for less slacktivism and more hands on deck
2025 brought the democratic backslide to Canada
Mark Carney’s government needs to stand up for our rights or we’re headed in the direction of the U.S.
Provinces’ cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign
There should be a political cost for using the clause; unfortunately, there isn’t
