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New housing co-ops need stronger democratic safeguards

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Freedom of information is not a game

Why we took down an article published under the name Daniel Robson

A man wrangles a long bundle of printed paper in front of Parliament.

AI could overwhelm the public consultation process

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Municipal public meetings need more than a microphone

Two male black leaders stand at a podium while Jean Augustine appears on screen in the background.

Representation should not be an afterthought on Ottawa’s advisory councils

Mark Carney, wearing a blue suit, speaks in the House of Commons, surrounded by members of Parliament seated on the House benches.

How governments are squeezing debate in Parliament

A woman holding a microphone gestures with her hand as other citizens look on.

Provinces should fund citizens’ assemblies to rebuild local democracy

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Why increased candidate diversity can help rebuild trust in Canadian politics

People hold a huge rainbow flag in downtown Montreal during the city’s Pride parade. Clothed in a rainbow of colours under a sunny sky.

LGBTQ+ and Quebec nationalism: The decline of a progressive alliance

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Children’s rights: How to make justice truly accessible

Mark Carney holds Justin Trudeau by the biceps while they are surrounded by photographers and party members.

Can swapping leaders really change election outcomes?

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How to tamp down hyperpartisanship in Canadian politics

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The emerging political power of social media influencers

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

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Canada cannot sell gender equality abroad without practising it at home

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

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?

People cross Wellington Street on their way to Parliament Hill, a day before the return of the House of Commons, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.

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

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Adapting to minority governments: Canada’s new normal

De la fumée s’élève du toit du bâtiment du Cabinet des ministres à Kyiv, en Ukraine. Au premier plan, un monument en forme de rose des vents et plusieurs drapeaux ukrainiens et européens sont visibles.

The West must regain the diplomatic initiative in Ukraine

A view of a sitting of the legislature from the public gallery.

Why provincial cabinets deserve more attention in Canadian politics

A diverse crowd of university students in blue cap and gown.

Cultivating the pluralism dividend in Canada’s democracy

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Ending food insecurity is a democratic imperative

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