Northern Compass
Essays on Canadian politics and foreign policy
September 30, 2025
Reshaping Voter Outreach for a New Generation
Politics has lost much of its original purpose - serving people and building community - and become too focused on winning the next election. Traditional outreach methods like door knocking and cold calls no longer work in a world shaped by mobility, digital habits, and shrinking attention spans. This article explores a new approach: treating citizens as partners in a journey from casual participants to trusted leaders, and replacing outdated tactics with genuine, long-term community engagement.
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August 30, 2025
Who Does What? Understanding Federal and Provincial Powers in Canada
This article breaks down the constitutional division of powers between the Federal and Provincial governments into a clear, accessible visual guide. A helpful resource for citizens, educators, and policymakers alike.
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August 23, 2025
To Build a Nation’s Heart
Canada’s material footing is strong, yet many citizens feel isolated, over-stretched, and adrift. To Build a Nation’s Heart proposes a practical, non-partisan path to restore purpose, belonging, and trust by giving every Canadian a visible way to help build the country. The strategy advances three mutually reinforcing pillars: Building People (a transparent, performance-based volunteer ecosystem where recognition is earned), Building Force (technology-centred CAF recruitment with modernized pensions and youth pathways), and Building Spirit (a confident culture rooted in First Nations heritage and open to every community, with a neutral public square for all faiths). Success looks like participation becoming identity, stronger CAF capability, newcomers integrating in both rights and responsibilities, and rising trust in institutions.
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July 7, 2025
A National Strategy to Strengthen Canada Through Tourism
Tourism is no longer just leisure — it is strategy.
Canada has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform tourism into a long-term engine for economic strength, cultural connection, and environmental leadership. This proposal outlines how — through smart policy, local empowerment, and purpose-driven design — tourism can help fuel Canada’s future.