As a man fond of deals, President-elect Donald Trump can appreciate that he controls the fate of one of the largest political deals in recent history. Once he assumes office on Jan. 20, he’s expected to address the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, issued by President Obama in June 2012. That executive action directed the […]
Don’t kick out the Dreamers, Mr. Trump
Vaping May Win The Fight Against Underage Smoking
In countries such as Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, measures aimed at reducing smoking and tobacco use are on the primary docket. Chief in each government’s arsenal is a requirement that cigarette and tobacco products be subject to plain packaging, with all cigarette logos and designs excluded and graphic warnings taking up […]
The Surgeon General says vaping is a “major public health concern” — He’s dead wrong
After more than two years of study, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is set to release a report on e-cigarette use among young people that will purport to show that vaping is a “major public health concern.” The Wall Street Journal says the report will recommend “higher taxes, raising the minimum age to 21, […]
The Failed Promise Of Transparency In The Age Of Trudeau
As citizens of a democracy, it is imperative that our governmental institutions remain open and free to the public. That’s essential for every Canadian, and it continues to be. In 2015, Justin Trudeau promised Canadians a more open and transparent government. At the time, the Liberal Party said the previous Conservative government had “grown secretive […]