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Icons of apps, including Facebook, on a cell-phone screen.

Repeal the Online News Act to better inform Canadians

A large crowd waving flags on a downtown Montreal street.

It’s time for Canada to stand with the people of Iran

Protesters gathered around a bonfire.

Canada must be ready for Iran’s democratic turning point

Students filling out participatory budget idea submission form.

Participatory budgeting is a low-risk, high-return democratic upgrade

People voting at two polling stations in a school gymnasium while the candidate and her mother wait.

The rising threat of disinformation in Canada’s municipal elections

A few dozen women and a couple men surround Sen. McPhedran who is at a podium.

Diversity of candidates is fundamental to trust in political leadership

An abstract image featuring the silhouettes of many people in shades of beige and brown, with a hand descending to put a ballot with an X in a box.

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

Danielle Smith speaks before microphones with two Alberta flags in the blurred background.

Alberta’s Bill 18 is another strategy from Quebec’s playbook

Le chef du PQ agite les mains en parlant alors qu'il est entouré de quatre membres de son parti.

Here we go again? Making sense of the PQ’s rise in the polls

Des dizaines d’élèves, qu’on voit de dos, sont réunis dans une assemblée. Plusieurs lèvent la main pour s’exprimer ou pour voter.

An improved civic education will help sustain our democracy

A red sign pointing left wing and a blue sign pointing right wing.

Alberta’s distorted view of their own political culture

A worker in a reflective vest and hardhat stands on scaffolding just below the gilded Senate ceiling with red emblem featuring three lions who prepresent Canada’s historic ties to England.

Senate rules must keep pace with a changing institution

An Asian man is doing mechanical work in a factory. He is wearing safety glasses.

Visible minorities have difficulty accessing the labour market

Social media researchers are under attack. The online harms bill can help them fight back

A woman using a smart phone to surf social networks. A computer is open and a cup of coffee is next to it.

Fight disinformation to strengthen our democracy

Queen’s Park stands against the blue sky with the lieutenant governor and the premier in the foreground.

Another blow to freedom of information from the Supreme Court

Combat NIMBYism with transparency to help resolve Canada’s housing crisis

L’ancien premier ministre Brian Mulroney sourit à côté d’un drapeau canadien.

Brian Mulroney and the stealth privatization of the state

Safeguarding Canadian democracy in the age of growing digital disinformation

A black and white photo of Mila and Brian Mulroney at a political convention surrounded by supporters with signs.

The Mulroney years: Transformation and tumult

Brian Mulroney courted MP loyalty like no other prime minister

Life as a Francophone MP in Ottawa

Reassert core ethical values in the public service

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