More than half the world’s population will go to the polls this year, in what observers call a major test for democracy. Here are the key races so far and still to come. In 2024,... read more
Two things about Robbie Robertson: One, he was not self-effacing about his musical legacy; two, he had nothing at all to be modest about. He played electric guitar – a Telecaster or a Stratocaster, usually... read more
Going into the 2023 World Cup, there was a lot of talk about how much the women’s game has evolved. On the evidence of two weeks of play, that’s been proven true. There is a gulf... read more
When is a security guarantee not a security guarantee? The answer, Ukrainians know all too well, is when there’s nothing committing your friends to fight by your side if your country is unfortunate enough to... read more
The federal government’s online news act Bill C-18 became law on June 22. The law will require tech companies like Google and Meta to compensate Canadian news organizations for the content that appears on their platforms. The... read more
What is foreign interference and why is it important? What have we learned from CSIS documents, national-security sources and politicians about Chinese meddling in Canadian affairs? Here’s what you need to know. Top-secret reports from... read more
Top Concern – Health During the Coronavirus pandemic, the number one concern on virtually everyone’s mind is their health and avoiding the risk of infection. That concern is well placed and it is what is... read more
Well, what extraordinary times we are living through – likely unprecedented in all of our lifetimes. It will be fascinating to see what comes of this time, how we come out of it and what... read more
Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, recently announced another increase in the overnight interest rate – which is the Bank’s “policy interest rate – or PIR.” That has an impact on other interest... read more
(Article by Gary Rabbior, President, Canadian Foundation for Economic Education) In the beginning … On January 1st, 1993, the North American Free Trade Agreement – otherwise known as NAFTA – came into effect. That agreement,... read more
(Article by Gary Rabbior, President, Canadian Foundation for Economic Education) Stock markets responded negatively to President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would place a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported... read more
When breaking news or major events unfold, CFEE aims to provide helpful background for teachers. This will not be based on articles from The Globe and Mail and often will not have lesson plans in... read more
