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An unidentifiable patient in a hospital bed.

Canada should define death in law

A hospital waiting area.

Why it’s time to move past the Canada Health Act

Against a deep blue sky, the parliament Hill building is in silhouette with the sun hitting only the Canadian flag flying from the top of the peace tower.

When did Canada become sovereign, really?

The first ministers standing in front of the prime minister’s residence, from left to right: Glen Clark, B.C.; Gary Filmon, Man.; Ralph Klein Alta.; Lucien Bouchard, Que.; Piers McDonald, Yukon; Roy Ramanow, Sask.; Jean Chrétien, Brian Tobin, Nfld.; Camille Thériault,N.B.; Miike Harris, Ont.; Patrick Binns, P.E.I.; Russell MacLellan, N.S.; and Jim Antoine, N.W.T.

Canada needs a new social union deal

The premiers and PM are seated at one long table.

How Canada’s internal trade reform echoes 1864 — and what it will take to finish the job

Alberta premier Daneille Smith with the Quebec flag in the background.

Why Alberta and Quebec diverge on judicial appointments

Long shadows from trees against pristine snow in front of the Supreme Court building.

The Supreme Court should not limit use of the notwithstanding clause

A half dozen people line up in front of a table as a woman explains something.

Alberta’s separation from Canada would be illegal

Senate oversight committee ensures high level of accountability

Why the Senate needs external oversight over expenses

How to build on the Senate’s renewal process

The value of “free agents” inside the public service

Why the USMCA will enhance online free speech in Canada

What governments do in the last year of their mandate

Empower the right department to manage disability supports

Beyond stealth in social programming

Canadians’ confidence in national institutions steady

The challenge for Canada’s equalization program

How transition teams help incoming governments

Safeguarding the independence of the Senate

In favour of a Senate business committee

A federal equalization program that includes First Nations

Parliamentary privilege and #MeToo

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