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The Carney government’s embrace of AI will put lives at risk

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Canada is spending billions to fix the wrong productivity problem

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Saskatchewan needs a framework for Crown infrastructure deals

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Where does Canada stand on international environmental crime?

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Canada needs a real debate on its defence buildup

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Canada must stop exploiting migrant workers

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Tom Courchene showed how economists can shape public policy

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A policy to safeguard female athletes

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Oversight fails when police investigate police

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Civil-military tensions still shape Canada’s armed forces

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To enrich or not to enrich nuclear fuel: Canada’s dilemma

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Innovation sovereignty needs ecosystems, not isolation

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Canada’s digital sovereignty debate overlooks software risks

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Two uncomfortable climate truths

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Canada must act to protect hospitals in war zones

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The Carney government’s policy pivot amid global turmoil requires reshaping how government works

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Canada’s “comfort trap” is stalling long-term economic growth

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When neutrality becomes policy, equity suffers in Canadian institutions

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