In his inaugural homily, Pope Leo XIV did not declare war on modernity. He did not declare an era of retreat. Instead, he invoked the mission of Peter as a “fisher of humanity”—a tender yet radical notion of faith as rescue, not conquest.

In a recent National Post op-ed, Premier David Eby claimed that British Columbia is poised to become “Canada’s economic engine.” Yet the reality on the ground suggests a province weighed down by ideological drift, contradictory public policy, and the increasing centralization of power masquerading as progress.

Mark Carney’s incoming government has already made headlines by confirming there will be no federal budget until after the next throne speech. There is no plan, only ceremony. While Parliament postures, the public service remain bloated, pipelines are stalled, and productive sectors are politically marginalized.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the delay, saying, "There is no road map forward, no economic vision and no willingness to lead. The failure to table a budget in this moment is not just an oversight — it’s a betrayal of workers and families across the country."