The Hudson’s Bay Company: The Fall of a Canadian Colossus and the Meaning of Its Legacy It began not as a company but as a proposition—an improbable vision hatched in the salons of Restoration England and the bitter snowfields of Rupert’s Land. In 1670, King Charles II granted a royal charter to a syndicate of…
By Greg Scott As Canada approaches its federal election on April 28, 2025, the political landscape has undergone a significant transformation. The Liberal Party, under the new leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, has experienced a resurgence, overtaking the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre. Recent polls indicate the Liberals are leading with approximately 44%…
Greg Scott In an age of rapid change and global uncertainty, the importance of understanding a nation’s history, heritage, and origins cannot be overstated. For a country like Canada — a Western liberal democracy that has built a reputation for social stability, political fairness, economic prosperity, scientific achievement, and cultural richness — a strong understanding…
A Celebration of a Parliamentary Legacy Today, Canadians from coast to coast cast their votes, participating in a ritual of democracy that stretches back centuries. Election Day in Canada is not simply the choosing of governments; it is the latest chapter in a long and fascinating story — the evolution of a parliamentary system whose…
“The Shifting Ground: DRIPA, the Courts, and the Unraveling of Old Certainties in British Columbia” British Columbia, a province carved by mountains and memory, has found itself once again in the crosscurrents of history, law, and land. What once seemed settled—the dominion of the Crown, the primacy of private property, the predictable machinery of government—has…