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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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Traditional African mutual aid and savings systems deserve recognition in Canada

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The missing work of co-ordination in Canada’s skills ecosystem

An illustration featuring a person in red boots stands at a metaphorical starting line before a Canadian flag painted onto the pavement.

Opaque immigration screening threatens Canada’s global talent strategy

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Community food systems are critical to Canada’s national security

An illustration of some bank cards stacked on top of a red $50-bill with "Bank of Canada" written on it.

Why Canada’s open banking risks repeating Australia’s failure

Two plumes of black smoke and fire rise from an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

War in the Gulf will only accelerate oil’s long-term decline

How the government used the pandemic to sharply increase immigration

An airplane wing frames the scene of Trudeau airport terminal below, with dozens of aircraft parked at the gates of the terminal.

The shocking rise of aviation emissions

Governments must match civil society efforts to welcome refugees

Assign unused wireless spectrum to Indigenous communities

Canadians’ rights to property need additional protection

The Liberal-NDP pact could have a big impact on the public service

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The high seas provide an opportunity for Canadian leadership

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COVID was harmful for youth employment

Europe, energy security, and a new role for Canada

Some public service executives ‘burned out’ by crisis management

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could trigger catastrophe in Africa

Too numerous to fail

The pandemic forced Canadian business out of a tech lethargy. What happens next?

Pushing through snow accumulating on a major downtown street, a man pedals a converted bike whose front end has been converted to carry a large, heavy container for goods.

Quality of work goes beyond income

What shoe fits the 2022 budget?

Most Canadians want higher health transfers, preferably without conditions

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