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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dives with an outstretched glove to catch a ball.

Elbows up: Keeping Canadian companies in Canadian hands

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

The notwithstanding clause needs more nuanced debate

All four are standing in front of a wall lined with provincial flags. Fraser is at a podium.

New hate-crime bill must confront the enforcement gap

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

Cultivating the pluralism dividend in Canada’s democracy

CP174796101 Cutline: A courtroom sketch as Justice Maria Carroccia delivers her ruling on July 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alexandra Newbould Alt photo text: A drawing of about nine people sitting and listening in the room.

Consent confusion and the Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial

Gary Anandasangaree with cameras and journalists in the unfocused background.

Recognizing the Tamil Canadian experience in public life

Deux hommes en complet bleu foncé se serrent la main.

Canada’s foreign policy credibility begins at home

Modern Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service building with a wooden sign reading "TOSGUNA TSUUT'INA NATION POLICE SERVICE." A large police crest is displayed on the left, depicting mountains, a bison, and cultural symbols. Canadian and Indigenous flags fly from the roof under a cloudy sky.

Carney government cuts unfairly hit First Nations

External monitoring body would hold military accountable for sexual assaults

Médias et agressions sexuelles : prévenir ou nuire

Nova Scotia restorative inquiry offers new vision of justice

Support services still lacking for survivors of sexual assault

Rape myths and sexism still cloud police responses to sexualized violence

The misogyny of the so-called “rough sex” defence

The risk of oversimplifying the birth tourism debate

Legal gaps persist for intimate partner sexual violence after key ruling

Les délais de prescription dans les cas de violence sexuelle

Administrative law just got a new ‘standard of review’

Despite soaring Indigenous incarceration, minimum sentencing persists

How the minority Parliament can help respond to sexualized violence

Monarchy’s rights, privileges and symbols in Canada can be changed

What constitutes the legitimate use of the notwithstanding clause?

Big Brother, Big Data and Statistics Canada

Canada can help with the Rohingyas’ legal needs

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