Whether we choose to think about business, health care, education or war, all have undergone transformative change brought about by the information revolution. In fact, every area of modern life is going through this change. Every area except our formal structures of politics and government, that is.

It is not...

Effectively addressing issues of poverty and unemployment is a critical component of building both a fairer, more compassionate society, and a productive economy. It is time to rethink government's role in reducing poverty and unemployment, and strengthening our social economy where we all have access to equal opportunities. We all...

Wednesday marked the 31st anniversary of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In honour of Charter Day, the following is an excerpt from my paper, What makes us Canadian:

When we look for a unifying symbol with which all Canadians identify, it is certainly not the monarchy, despite...

I congratulate Philippe Couillard on his election as leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, and I note with interest his openness to engaging in constitutional discussions that could lead to a vote in the National Assembly in Quebec endorsing the 1982 Constitution Act. I find it refreshing,...

(Bâtir une fédération plus forte et inclusive - Un Canada)

At the heart of my vision of One Canada for All Canadians is a more inclusive Canada. It is a Canada where citizens, communities, governments come together to build a better union.

I believe Canadians want...

During this campaign, I have heard from many Canadians of their desire for a more civil dialogue and more constructive teamwork in national politics, especially in Parliament. I share this desire, and I have made a number of proposals that would reduce the power of the Prime Minister's...

People often ask me what my three top priorities are, and I tell them the economy, the economy, and the economy.

Why do I say this? Because I believe the need for a sound economy underpins all aspects of our lives.

We face a crippling infrastructure deficit in our towns...

As the race for the leadership of Canada's federal Liberal Party heats up, candidate Deborah Coyne has written Unscripted, a memoir that weaves her life-long dedication to seeking bold directions for the Canadian nation with her 15-year relationship with the late former Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau. Lawyer, university professor, constitutional...

To mark the official start of the federal Liberal leadership race, The Huffington Post Canada asked all the declared candidate to tell us, in their words, why they decided to run. Deborah Coyne, a lawyer and former professor, announced her bid for the Liberal leadership on June 27, 2012."

A...

I wish to strongly condemn the violence this week that marred the Quebec election results. Such violence has no place in our country and in our democratic process, where millions of Canadians exercised their democratic rights by casting their ballots in peace and freedom. My thoughts...

The conclusion of a study in the Canadian Tax Journal that Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) have become yet another tax break that favours high-income Canadians should come as no surprise.

Canada's tax system is riddled with exceptions, special cases and limited exemptions that are at best...

The "national energy strategy" recently debated by the provincial premiers is going nowhere fast, not least because the "national" part is completely meaningless.

According to the premiers, there are no national interests that require Ottawa to be involved except to ensure that specific infrastructure such as pipelines...

As the annual meeting of the interprovincial Council of the Federation (COF) opened on July 25, the 13 provincial premiers and territorial leaders will announce the results of two working groups, one on health care innovation, and the other on fiscal arrangements. They'll also address a national energy...

My vision for Canada's future is one that appeals to our higher aspirations and hopes for the future, rather than to our fears, distrust, and resentment. In running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, I want to appeal to all those Canadians who are uncertain where they...

This is the final part of a three-part series that discusses Canadian citizens' dissatisfaction with politics as usual. Part one dealt with the importance of refocusing on public services in the midst of government dysfunction. Part two proposed the creation of an accountable and dynamic council that facilitates...

This is part two of a three-part series that discusses Canadian citizens' dissatisfaction with politics as usual. Part one dealt with the importance of refocusing on public services in the midst of government dysfunction. Part two will focus on reforming intergovernmental relations to become more responsive to citizens....

This is part one of a three-part series that discusses Canadian citizens' dissatisfaction with politics as usual. Part one will explore how we must refocus efforts to address the disillusionment and disengagement of citizens.

Although it is too early to determine what impact, if any, the Occupy Wall Street...

This is the concluding installment in a four-part series that details the pressing need to rebuild confidence in our nation's leadership by developing long-term goals for which our federal government is directly accountable.

This is Part 3 of a four-part series that details the pressing need to rebuild confidence in our nation's leadership by developing long-term goals for which our federal government is directly accountable.

This is Part 2 of a four-part series that details the pressing need to rebuild confidence in the nation's leadership by developing long-term goals for which our federal government is directly accountable. Part 1 discussed why Canada needs such a project. The following focuses on building and maintaining...