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Repeal the Online News Act to better inform Canadians

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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

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Diversity of candidates is fundamental to trust in political leadership

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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

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

Is one region favoured by Ottawa?

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Information leaks can be critical to preserving democracy

Backbenchers are the first victims of the party line

A foreign influence transparency registry could cause more harm than good

The impact of China targeting its diaspora

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

Should Canada change the channel on Fox News?

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The radical improvement of data will transform public sector reform

Extreme partisanship is infecting committees, and we should be worried

Why your MP’s little newsletter needs to be archived online permanently

No luck in the draw: A legislator’s conundrum

A proper hybrid Parliament would help expand gender-sensitive representation

Minority representation in the House won’t improve without better data

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