Thomas Mete is a staff writer and solicits associate for the HIR. He is interested in political affairs, and economics.
The Americas
"I look back on my time in public life, as Minister of Finance, as the best five years of my career, and I would do it over again in a heartbeat," said Morneau reflecting on his tumultuous relationship with Trudeau and exit from Canadian politics.
The Americas
"My sense is that the only way we can adopt progressive policy is if we have a strong economy that provides the foundation for funding. That is the unfinished business of my work in office," said Morneau reflecting on his time in Canada's Trudeau Cabinet.
Human Rights
Kenneth Roth discusses the Biden Administration, the idea that autocrats are rising, and his time at Human Rights Watch.
Democracy
“The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshiped.” Over 40 years after the 15th Prime Minister of Canada's bold statement on the Crown Canada is still searching for a path beyond the monarchy.
Agriculture
"A tall, ice-cold glass of Canadian milk is filled with plenty of calcium, vitamins, minerals, and political controversy." Canada's dairy lobby has entrenched supply management into the structure of Canada’s economy.