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Six people are gathered around the rhino on the ground.

Where does Canada stand on international environmental crime?

A patch depicting a Canadian flag is sewn on the sleeve.

Civil-military tensions still shape Canada’s armed forces

Three doctors operate in a room with two hanging lights and very little else.

Canada must act to protect hospitals in war zones

Large hand gripping a chess piece on a chessboard, symbolizing control, power imbalance and strategic pressure in Canada-U.S. relations.

Rethinking retaliation in the age of Trump

A close-up photo of a belt of ammunition a soldier is carrying around their neck.

Canada needs more defence autonomy in a less reliable world

A dozen or so women are lined up outside.

U.S. expansion of the global gag rule is a leadership test for Canada

Carney approaches the stone steps at the entrance.

Message to the PM: adult supervision is needed here at home, too

Carney is at the podium. The backdrop is a blue digital illustration of mountains.

That rare moment when a prime minister shapes the country

Public opinion on migration could sour amid food insecurity and climate change

Will the “Freeland Doctrine” make an appearance at climate talks in Egypt?

Female and male scientists working on Computers In a modern laboratory with various shelves, beakers, chemicals and other equipment visible.

Science diplomacy should not just be part of trade promotion

A handful of people in winter jackets and snow pants walk among a dozen parked tractors. Canadian flags are attached to several of the vehicles, and one flag is carried by one person.

Canada’s national security institutions have fallen woefully behind

It’s time to increase Canada’s global health spending on ready-to-scale innovations

Canada needs to change the focus of its education aid to South Asia

Chrystia Freeland, wearing a white blouse, gestures with both hands while speaking in front of cage lockers containing white hardhats and orange coveralls. She has notes written in blue ink on her left hand.

Two new global security doctrines in Canada and the U.S.

Collaboration trumps protectionism in Canada-Asia R&D investment trends

Canada needs to keep pace with the U.S. in the transition to electric vehicles

Canada needs to address the issue of modern slavery

Wrestling the long arm of authoritarianism

Illustration of an evening city skyline with a bundled stream of zeroes and ones emanating from it.

A digital transformation can make Canada’s immigration system world-class

Ottawa is missing the point on veterans’ disability claims

A green transition should prioritize the ocean’s carbon sinks over deep-sea mining

Canada needs to correct course ahead of COP27

Canada’s even-handed role and honest brokering are pivotal in conflict-affected countries

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