Richard Sandbrook

People hold Elbows Up signs during a rally in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

March 25, 2025

Amid U.S. threats, Canada’s national security plans must include training in non‑violent resistance

Richard Sandbrook, University of Toronto

Amid the ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty, Canada is an ideal candidate for effective civil defence.

Mining trucks carry loads of oil laden sand at an oil sands site in Fort McMurray, Alta., Canada in 2005. (AP Photo/Jeff McIntosh)

August 20, 2024

Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters

Richard Sandbrook, University of Toronto

Global efforts to reduce emissions requires the participation of all emissions producing countries, including those in the West.

A woman drinks water in front of the ancient Parthenon Temple during a hot, windy day at Acropolis hill in Athens in July 2024. Record-breaking heat waves have become the norm across much of the world as a result of human caused climate change. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

July 21, 2024

A ‘green new deal’ is Canada’s best hope of achieving a just carbon‑zero transition

Richard Sandbrook, University of Toronto

A green new deal is practical, politically possible, and the best chance we have to achieve a just carbon-zero transition in Canada.

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Amid U.S. threats, Canada’s national security plans must include training in non‑violent resistance

Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters

A ‘green new deal’ is Canada’s best hope of achieving a just carbon‑zero transition

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