Breckyn Lagoutte

Breckyn Lagoutte is the 2024-2025 Deputy Opinion Editor. She is in her second year, studying Political Science and English. She enjoys reading, softball, travelling, and hanging out with her friends.

OpinionSupplied – Randstad Canada

Breckyn Lagoutte1 week ago

Alberta’s leap into AI: A necessary step forward

Alberta is gearing up to host the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) data centre, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.…
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Breckyn Lagoutte2 weeks ago

Canada becoming the 51st state is a misguided idea

President-elect Donald Trump has found a new favourite pastime — making jokes about Canada becoming the 51st state. Or at…
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Breckyn Lagoutte2 weeks ago

Student participation in politics can make a big impact

If free pizza can get students to a club meeting, maybe we should start handing out pepperoni slices at polling…
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Breckyn LagoutteDecember 19, 2024

Trudeau dancing on thin ice during turbulence in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was recently captured dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto. On the same night, the…
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Breckyn LagoutteDecember 2, 2024

A “Canada-first” trade strategy: Pragmatic response or risky gamble?

In a bold move that could make even a hockey brawl look tame, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier…
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Breckyn LagoutteNovember 27, 2024

Alberta is driving away fairness with no-fault insurance

Winter is closing in and Alberta’s roads are about to turn into the province’s largest skating rink. Thanks to the…
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Breckyn LagoutteNovember 22, 2024

Profit or preservation? Alberta’s Crown land at a crossroads

The proposed changes to Crown land resort development in Alberta has reignited a familiar debate: economic growth versus environmental preservation.…
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Breckyn LagoutteNovember 14, 2024

Trump has returned: Now how does Canada survive?

Canada’s in a familiar spot: watching its biggest trading partner grab a sledgehammer and start “renovating” the trade deal. With…
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Breckyn LagoutteNovember 11, 2024

Passing the torch: Trudeau’s exit is the key to saving the Liberal Party

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is no stranger to tight spots. However, when your own Members of Parliament (MPs) are practically…
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Breckyn LagoutteNovember 5, 2024

Time for change: Canada must embrace electoral reform

After nearly a decade of “this will be the last time!” from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he still hasn’t changed…
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