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The American factor in Quebec’s independence debates

From Carter to Clinton, U.S. leaders sought to balance respect for Canada’s unity with recognition of Quebec’s democratic aspirations. They did not always succeed.
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Canada’s AI ambitions depend on energy security and critical resources

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Ottawa must heed Northern voices on Arctic strategy

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Dreaming again of Quebec independence: Can the Parti Québécois turn a revival into reality?

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Trust should be a two-way street between governments and the public

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Federalism: obstacle or engine of redistribution?

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Leveraging Canada’s Arctic experience to shape space-mining norms

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Religious literacy can help Quebec balance identity and inclusion

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Adapting to minority governments: Canada’s new normal

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Spotlight on industrial policy

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Bridging the gap between publicly funded research and markets

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Canadian critical mineral policy has evolved and now it’s time to level up

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Bulldozer or bystander? Canada’s stakes in the new global economy 

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Only targeted industrial policy will fulfil Canada’s value-adding potential 

Industrial policy and Canada’s uncertain future

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