Cassandra Mah
@cassandramah.bsky.social
Policy Lead @ UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose | MPA | People, pedals, prevention, planet | Interested in systems, policy, & power. Transition to sustainable wellbeing for all
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandramah/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandramah/
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Health Canada ignored expert advice to expand access to safer drugs for opioid users, internal documents show. There are no plans to renew funding for safer supply programs, says Health Canada.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca
They’re at risk of dying from opioid overdose. The government cut funding that could help them | CBC News
As deadly drug overdoses climbed across Canada, decision-makers faced political backlash for funding programs that gave drug users prescribed opioids and, against their own experts’ advice, scaled bac...
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Health Canada ignored expert advice to expand access to safer drugs for opioid users, internal documents show. There are no plans to renew funding for safer supply programs, says Health Canada.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca
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More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém (Brazil), 12% up from last year’s talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém (Brazil), 12% up from last year’s talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UPDATE: If you want to speak (in person or by phone) at tomorrow's important city council meeting – at which these proposed Vancouver budget cuts will be considered – you can sign up here (BUT NOTE: the deadline to sign up is 5:00pm today, Nov 11):
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
UPDATE: If you want to speak (in person or by phone) at tomorrow's important city council meeting – at which these proposed Vancouver budget cuts will be considered – you can sign up here (BUT NOTE: the deadline to sign up is 5:00pm today, Nov 11):
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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Worth noting that because Sim brought forward his proposal for a property tax freeze requiring millions in cuts with just weeks left in the budget process, this is not up for public debate and is not outlined in the documents available to councillors when they vote on this
SCOOP: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes in his proposed 2026 budget.
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Worth noting that because Sim brought forward his proposal for a property tax freeze requiring millions in cuts with just weeks left in the budget process, this is not up for public debate and is not outlined in the documents available to councillors when they vote on this
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🚨Local union leaders sounding the alarm on ABC's cuts.
“This proposed budget would not only have a serious impact on workers, but it will also likely have far-reaching consequences for public services throughout Vancouver’s communities and neighbourhoods.”
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#vanpoli
“This proposed budget would not only have a serious impact on workers, but it will also likely have far-reaching consequences for public services throughout Vancouver’s communities and neighbourhoods.”
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#vanpoli
Vancouver facing 400 job cuts amid mayor’s property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver expects to cut hundreds of full-time positions to accommodate Mayor Ken Sim’s “Zero Means Zero” property tax freeze for 2026.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🚨Local union leaders sounding the alarm on ABC's cuts.
“This proposed budget would not only have a serious impact on workers, but it will also likely have far-reaching consequences for public services throughout Vancouver’s communities and neighbourhoods.”
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#vanpoli
“This proposed budget would not only have a serious impact on workers, but it will also likely have far-reaching consequences for public services throughout Vancouver’s communities and neighbourhoods.”
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#vanpoli
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Yikes. BC Residents May Have to Cover a Property Tax Break for Pipelines.
You know, because these fossil fuel corporations don't get to make enough profit on the basis of public/Indigenous land & resources. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
You know, because these fossil fuel corporations don't get to make enough profit on the basis of public/Indigenous land & resources. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
BC Residents May Have to Cover a Property Tax Break for Pipelines | The Tyee
After lobbying, BC Assessment slashed its appraisals of the industry’s infrastructure.
thetyee.ca
October 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Yikes. BC Residents May Have to Cover a Property Tax Break for Pipelines.
You know, because these fossil fuel corporations don't get to make enough profit on the basis of public/Indigenous land & resources. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
You know, because these fossil fuel corporations don't get to make enough profit on the basis of public/Indigenous land & resources. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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How can we map and measure preventative spend?
Join us for the launch of CIPFA's new report on understanding preventative investment, which we are pleased to support.
📍The Health Foundation, 8 Salisbury Square, London
📆 Thursday 6 November, 13.30–14.30
Find out more and register ⬇️
Join us for the launch of CIPFA's new report on understanding preventative investment, which we are pleased to support.
📍The Health Foundation, 8 Salisbury Square, London
📆 Thursday 6 November, 13.30–14.30
Find out more and register ⬇️
Understanding preventative investment: how to map and measure spend
Launch of CIPFA’s report on preventative investment in local government
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
How can we map and measure preventative spend?
Join us for the launch of CIPFA's new report on understanding preventative investment, which we are pleased to support.
📍The Health Foundation, 8 Salisbury Square, London
📆 Thursday 6 November, 13.30–14.30
Find out more and register ⬇️
Join us for the launch of CIPFA's new report on understanding preventative investment, which we are pleased to support.
📍The Health Foundation, 8 Salisbury Square, London
📆 Thursday 6 November, 13.30–14.30
Find out more and register ⬇️
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Take a data-driven look at BC’s fiscal health + equip yourself w/tools to challenge austerity narratives in favour of sustainable & progressive policy solutions.
Economist & co-executive director Iglika Ivanova walks us through what's really behind BC's deficit. Watch here:
Economist & co-executive director Iglika Ivanova walks us through what's really behind BC's deficit. Watch here:
🎬 BC isn’t broke: the truth behind the deficit (and other austerity narratives)
Take a data-driven look at BC’s fiscal health and equip yourself with arguments to challenge austerity narratives in favour of more sustainable and progressive policy solutions.
bcpolicy.ca
October 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Take a data-driven look at BC’s fiscal health + equip yourself w/tools to challenge austerity narratives in favour of sustainable & progressive policy solutions.
Economist & co-executive director Iglika Ivanova walks us through what's really behind BC's deficit. Watch here:
Economist & co-executive director Iglika Ivanova walks us through what's really behind BC's deficit. Watch here:
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Couldn't make it to this webinar on Wednesday?
Here’s the video recording! Senior economist Alex Hemingway and Housing Squamish E.D. Sarah Ellis walk us through key policies and local lessons to solve the housing crisis in BC.
Here’s the video recording! Senior economist Alex Hemingway and Housing Squamish E.D. Sarah Ellis walk us through key policies and local lessons to solve the housing crisis in BC.
🎬 The Housing Crisis Is Solvable Key Policies + Local Lessons
[Webinar recording] Alex Hemingway ( senior economist, BC Policy Solutions) and Sarah Ellis (Executive Director, Squamish Community Housing Society and former city planner) discuss BC’s housing crisis and what is needed to make real progress to tackle this critical issue that has been overwhelming B
bcpolicy.ca
October 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Couldn't make it to this webinar on Wednesday?
Here’s the video recording! Senior economist Alex Hemingway and Housing Squamish E.D. Sarah Ellis walk us through key policies and local lessons to solve the housing crisis in BC.
Here’s the video recording! Senior economist Alex Hemingway and Housing Squamish E.D. Sarah Ellis walk us through key policies and local lessons to solve the housing crisis in BC.
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This is good —the Mayor of Yellowknife NWT in Canada’s far north weighs in on “Car Bloat” (truck bloat actually) and its many big costs & consequences (thanks @davidzipper.bsky.social for heads-up). And like most who dare tell the truth about that, he’s taking flack.
www.linkedin.com/mwlite/feed/...
www.linkedin.com/mwlite/feed/...
October 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is good —the Mayor of Yellowknife NWT in Canada’s far north weighs in on “Car Bloat” (truck bloat actually) and its many big costs & consequences (thanks @davidzipper.bsky.social for heads-up). And like most who dare tell the truth about that, he’s taking flack.
www.linkedin.com/mwlite/feed/...
www.linkedin.com/mwlite/feed/...
I've found it hard to land the significance of wildfires to people outside Canada (or other places that experience them).
This stat is shocking but hopefully useful.
This stat is shocking but hopefully useful.
Smoke from Canada's 2023 wildfires linked to over 82K deaths worldwide.
Study published this week in the journal Nature links Canadian wildfire smoke to tens of thousands of deaths across North America, Europe and to a lesser extent, Asia, with more deaths likely.
www.nsnews.com/environment/...
Study published this week in the journal Nature links Canadian wildfire smoke to tens of thousands of deaths across North America, Europe and to a lesser extent, Asia, with more deaths likely.
www.nsnews.com/environment/...
Smoke from Canada's 2023 wildfires linked to over 82K deaths worldwide
Study links Canadian wildfire smoke to tens of thousands of deaths across North America, Europe and to a lesser extent, Asia, with more deaths likely
www.nsnews.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I've found it hard to land the significance of wildfires to people outside Canada (or other places that experience them).
This stat is shocking but hopefully useful.
This stat is shocking but hopefully useful.
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Looking for progressive solutions to tackle BC's affordability crises?
Senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social leads a webinar to show how declining revenues created our fiscal challenges & makes the case for fairness and robust public investment.
Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
Senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social leads a webinar to show how declining revenues created our fiscal challenges & makes the case for fairness and robust public investment.
Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
September 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Looking for progressive solutions to tackle BC's affordability crises?
Senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social leads a webinar to show how declining revenues created our fiscal challenges & makes the case for fairness and robust public investment.
Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
Senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social leads a webinar to show how declining revenues created our fiscal challenges & makes the case for fairness and robust public investment.
Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
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PhD Studentship: Polluter Pays to Address the Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH)
University of Bath
Closes 30/09
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
University of Bath
Closes 30/09
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Polluter Pays to Address the Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH) at University of Bath on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Polluter Pays to Address the Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH) at University of Bath, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
PhD Studentship: Polluter Pays to Address the Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH)
University of Bath
Closes 30/09
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
University of Bath
Closes 30/09
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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The Renters’ Rights Bill will make a difference to millions. Today we tell Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to prioritise passing the bill and end these delays for renters rights.
September 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Renters’ Rights Bill will make a difference to millions. Today we tell Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to prioritise passing the bill and end these delays for renters rights.
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As MSPs return to Holyrood next week, the 2026 election looms.
It must be a turning point. Towards a democratic, sustainable and just economy.
Our new briefing sets out 11 ways Scotland can change course.
Read our summary here: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/290-th...
It must be a turning point. Towards a democratic, sustainable and just economy.
Our new briefing sets out 11 ways Scotland can change course.
Read our summary here: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/290-th...
August 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As MSPs return to Holyrood next week, the 2026 election looms.
It must be a turning point. Towards a democratic, sustainable and just economy.
Our new briefing sets out 11 ways Scotland can change course.
Read our summary here: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/290-th...
It must be a turning point. Towards a democratic, sustainable and just economy.
Our new briefing sets out 11 ways Scotland can change course.
Read our summary here: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/290-th...
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My lab's been attacked by an anti-wind group and their lawyers. They threatened the science funding of my whole university, to shut me and my undergraduate research assistants up.
NYT just covered it. 1/n
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...
NYT just covered it. 1/n
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...
Law Firm Pressures Brown University to Erase Research on Anti-Wind Groups
www.nytimes.com
August 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My lab's been attacked by an anti-wind group and their lawyers. They threatened the science funding of my whole university, to shut me and my undergraduate research assistants up.
NYT just covered it. 1/n
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...
NYT just covered it. 1/n
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...
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Incredible to see this billboard up in Vancouver.
So happy to have worked with the amazing people @visionzerovancouver.ca
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/02/d...
So happy to have worked with the amazing people @visionzerovancouver.ca
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/02/d...
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Incredible to see this billboard up in Vancouver.
So happy to have worked with the amazing people @visionzerovancouver.ca
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/02/d...
So happy to have worked with the amazing people @visionzerovancouver.ca
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/08/02/d...
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All power to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and @wildjustice.bsky.social in pursuing this crucial case.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sheep are destroying precious British habitats – and we taxpayers are footing the bill | Chris Packham
Large parts of Dartmoor have been denuded of wildlife, harmed by farming and a mess of government schemes that are costly in every way, says naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
All power to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and @wildjustice.bsky.social in pursuing this crucial case.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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ICYMI: Important stuff includes intention for a new #healthy #duty on #mayors and strategic authorities. See what @thekingsfund.bsky.social and @clesthinkdo.bsky.social think that needs to look like here cles.org.uk/publications...
July 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
ICYMI: Important stuff includes intention for a new #healthy #duty on #mayors and strategic authorities. See what @thekingsfund.bsky.social and @clesthinkdo.bsky.social think that needs to look like here cles.org.uk/publications...
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1. At the Tipping Points conference in Exeter yesterday, I spoke about the likelihood of food system collapse: a massive existential threat few people's radar. If you want a handle on the issue, here's the submission I made to a parliamentary committee.
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www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
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www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
The Hunger Gap
A gulf in public understanding prevents us from seeing how and why our food supply is at risk.
www.monbiot.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
1. At the Tipping Points conference in Exeter yesterday, I spoke about the likelihood of food system collapse: a massive existential threat few people's radar. If you want a handle on the issue, here's the submission I made to a parliamentary committee.
+ 🧵
www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
+ 🧵
www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/t...
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Now this is good to see!
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, a new organization that brings together wealthy Canadians concerned about economic inequality & advocate for policies to effectively tax the ultra-rich, has released a report calling for wealth taxes:
patrioticmillionaires.ca/media/report...
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, a new organization that brings together wealthy Canadians concerned about economic inequality & advocate for policies to effectively tax the ultra-rich, has released a report calling for wealth taxes:
patrioticmillionaires.ca/media/report...
Report: Minimum Wealth Tax on Centi-Millionaires Could Raise $18 billion USD annually in Canada — Patriotic Millionaires CA
For Immediate Release June 16th, 2025 Contact: Dylan Dusseault, Executive Director dylan@patrioticmillionaires.org Report: Minimum Wealth Tax on Centi-Millionaires Could Raise $18 billion U...
patrioticmillionaires.ca
July 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Now this is good to see!
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, a new organization that brings together wealthy Canadians concerned about economic inequality & advocate for policies to effectively tax the ultra-rich, has released a report calling for wealth taxes:
patrioticmillionaires.ca/media/report...
Patriotic Millionaires Canada, a new organization that brings together wealthy Canadians concerned about economic inequality & advocate for policies to effectively tax the ultra-rich, has released a report calling for wealth taxes:
patrioticmillionaires.ca/media/report...
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Great to see Nicholas Drake contributing to this timely reflection on the wellbeing agenda and the government's Measuring What Matters framework. Read more: theconversation.com/whatever-hap...
Whatever happened to the Albanese government’s wellbeing agenda?
It was a passion project for the treasurer, meant to help account for fairness and wellbeing while developing policy. Why has the government stopped talking about it?
theconversation.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Great to see Nicholas Drake contributing to this timely reflection on the wellbeing agenda and the government's Measuring What Matters framework. Read more: theconversation.com/whatever-hap...
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Canada’s Oil and Gas Growth Could Backfire—Study finds billions in oil and gas investment at risk as global demand declines.
Up to 66% of future capital investments in Canadian oil and gas projects are in danger of becoming stranded.
www.iisd.org/articles/pre...
Up to 66% of future capital investments in Canadian oil and gas projects are in danger of becoming stranded.
www.iisd.org/articles/pre...
Canada’s Oil and Gas Growth Could Backfire—Study finds billions in oil and gas investment at risk as global demand declines
A new report released today by the IISD and Environmental Defence warns that Canada’s continued expansion of oil and gas production risks stranding billions in future investment as the world accelerat...
www.iisd.org
July 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Canada’s Oil and Gas Growth Could Backfire—Study finds billions in oil and gas investment at risk as global demand declines.
Up to 66% of future capital investments in Canadian oil and gas projects are in danger of becoming stranded.
www.iisd.org/articles/pre...
Up to 66% of future capital investments in Canadian oil and gas projects are in danger of becoming stranded.
www.iisd.org/articles/pre...
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“Now is the time to build — not cut back.” - Mairi MacRae, Director of Policy and Campaigns
We need the government to invest in building 90,000 social rent homes a year for a decade. 🏠
With just three days to go, all eyes on the Spending Review.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
We need the government to invest in building 90,000 social rent homes a year for a decade. 🏠
With just three days to go, all eyes on the Spending Review.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Warning UK’s housing crisis will deepen if Reeves makes further cuts
Exclusive: Building new social housing is facing a ‘cliff edge’ because of a lack of funds, experts say – as Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner battle over budget plans
www.independent.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“Now is the time to build — not cut back.” - Mairi MacRae, Director of Policy and Campaigns
We need the government to invest in building 90,000 social rent homes a year for a decade. 🏠
With just three days to go, all eyes on the Spending Review.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
We need the government to invest in building 90,000 social rent homes a year for a decade. 🏠
With just three days to go, all eyes on the Spending Review.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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If Prime Minister Mark Carney wishes to turn the page on past governments and stand up to US President Donald Trump, a green industrial strategy is serious forward-looking leadership, writes Nick Pearce www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/03/o...
“Build, build, build” needs workers — and a budget
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wishes to turn the page on past governments and stand up to US President Donald Trump, a green industrial strategy is serious forward-looking leadership.
www.nationalobserver.com
June 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wishes to turn the page on past governments and stand up to US President Donald Trump, a green industrial strategy is serious forward-looking leadership, writes Nick Pearce www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/03/o...