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Why McLuhan matters now more than ever

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By Matthew Lane
| frontiercentre.org
In this essay, Barry Cooper revisits Marshall McLuhan through Grant Havers’ The Medium is Still the Message, arguing that McLuhan’s warnings about media environments now define Canada’s digital age. Media do not simply carry content, Cooper writes; they condition perception, reward speed and performance, and weaken deliberation. From social media addiction to declining classroom habits and politicized tribalism, the shift from print to digital has altered how Canadians think and act.
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Are Alberta’s finances still a disgrace? Unfortunately, the evidence says yes

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By Matthew Lane
| frontiercentre.org
How volatile oil prices, Budget 2026, and a ‘Trump $50 oil’ scenario expose Alberta’s fiscal fragility. Premier Danielle Smith once described Alberta’s finances as a disgrace. With Alberta Budget 2026 on the near horizon, it is time to check in to see if this is still the case. Alberta budgeting is highly tied to unpredictable crude oil prices and volatile energy revenues.
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“Unlawful. Illegal.” Why the Emergencies Act Decision Matters to Every Canadian

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By Matthew Lane
| frontiercentre.org
A court of Appeal deemed the Emergencies Act was used illegally in February 2022. If another crisis hits tomorrow, what standards would government have to meet? Did we learn any lessons, or will this happen again? David Leis speaks with Josh DeHaas of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, the team behind the court action. Josh explains how vague emergency definitions, secrecy in governance, and unchecked executive power could shape future policy decisions.
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