Archive - The Front Bench

Students Under Siege - The Hidden Threats of Ontario's Bill 33

How Doug Ford's “Supporting Children and Students Act” Resurrects Attempts to Wipe Out Student Unions and Institutional Autonomy

Jun 15 •

Why Ford's Latest Act is a Roadmap for Environmental Destruction and Corporate Corruption

Doug Ford is trying to take a chainsaw to environmental stewardship, democratic rule of law, and Indigenous treaty rights. Here's why it needs to stop.

Jun 7 •

May 2025

Ontario’s Provincial Election Woes Present a Fresh Opportunity to Revisit Much-Needed Electoral Reform

With the incumbent PC’s securing less than 1 in 5 votes from Ontarians, here are the steps we can take to ensure that all Ontarians are represented in…

May 4 •

April 2025

Why Did Pierre Poilievre Lose His Seat?

It's official. The Conservative Party leader lost his seat after 21 years in Parliament. Here's why Carleton voted out Pierre.

Apr 30 •

Safeguarding Our Democracy - Combatting Misinformation and Foreign Interference in 2025

How Foreign Interference, Social Media Polarization, and Evolving Threats Undermine Public Trust in Our Institutions, and What Canada Must Do Next

Apr 28 •

Why the 2025 Canadian Federal Election Could Define a Generation

We are not in normal times. Here are 3 reasons why this election promises to be the most important election of our lifetimes.

Apr 27 •

The Crisis of Representation in Canadian Democracy

This Federal Election Presents a Fresh Opportunity to Create a Voting System that Represents All Canadians and Protects Our Democracy

Apr 26 •

Overwatch - What are Canada's Top 5 Pollsters Saying about the Federal Election?

Here's what Canada's top 5 pollsters are saying about the federal election

Apr 14 •

March 2025

Where There's Smoke, There's Fire.

Trump has said Poilievre is "not a MAGA guy". Why Trump's off-handed response - and Poilievre's track record - should give us cause for concern.

Mar 4 •

What Polls Can (and Can't) Tell Us About Public Opinion

Public opinion polls are touted by pollsters as clear insights into how Canadians are thinking. But what do they actually tell us?

Mar 2 •

What are Public Opinion Polls, and How do they Work?

The latest polls all claim to have key insights into Canadians' thoughts and opinions about top issues like voting intentions, U.S. relations, and more…

Mar 1 •

February 2025

What Ontario's Public Colleges Can Do to Save Themselves (Part 2)

Government relations is often an overlooked aspect of a public college's strategy. Here's why it needs to take centre stage.

Feb 8 •

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