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One big sign says “ Non!” with “21” in a red circle with a black x across it.

The notwithstanding clause needs more nuanced debate

No supporters waving Canadian flags. Two women in the foreground raise their arms in the air.

Women and Quebec sovereignty: The missing half of the Yes vote

A pickup truck displays a modified Alberta provincial flag with the word "Republic" added and an upside-down Canadian flag crossed out with a "prohibition" symbol.

Quebec as a model – and a warning – for Alberta’s independence movement

American, Canadian, and Quebec flags fly side by side.

The American factor in Quebec’s independence debates

Supporters of Quebec independence wave Quebec flags and make victory signs during a rally in support of sovereignty in Montreal in 1995.

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

Lines of people bent over in prayer at night.

Religious literacy can help Quebec balance identity and inclusion

Deux hommes en complet bleu foncé se serrent la main.

Canada’s foreign policy credibility begins at home

The case for North American Indigenous free trade

A view of Parliament Hill with two construction cranes with the Alexandria Bridge in the foreground taken from a drone above the Outaouais River.

Who’s going to finally fix federal public service management?

How federalism failed Canadian cities during COVID-19

Une rangée de bidons rouge vif se trouve à côté d'une camionnette blanche. Au premier plan, un homme coiffé d'un bonnet d'hiver qui lui couvre les oreilles, vêtu d'une veste et d'un pantalon de couleur foncée. Derrière lui se trouve un homme portant un volumineux gilet gris-bleu avec un grand drapeau noué autour du cou et accroché dans le dos. À l'arrière-plan, on aperçoit la tour de la paix de la Colline du Parlement. D'autres personnes se déplacent. Une rangée de gros camions est garée côte à côte à proximité, avec des affiches de protestation attachées aux véhicules. Elles ne sont pas lisibles, à l'exception de l'une d'entre elles, qui dit « merci ».

Legal tussling over the Emergencies Act is far from over

Emergency law needs to change for the climate crisis era

Peaceful assembly rights should not protect protests that cause fear of violence

The “failure of federalism” at the siege of Ottawa was primarily a failure of governance

Is one region favoured by Ottawa?

Here’s how to abolish the monarchy in Canada (and say goodbye to King Charles)

Health care crisis: the fault of (federal) funding or (provincial) management?

Community self-determination can address the Northern housing crisis

Should Canada change the channel on Fox News?

Alberta is testing the administration of justice in the provinces

Ontario’s growth targets won’t solve the province’s housing crisis

Amira Elghawaby is victim of a double standard

Canadian courts are not politicized in the American way

Improving the Senate’s role as protector of provincial rights

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