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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

How should judges’ salaries be decided on?

Courts should not have to decide climate change policy

Le commissaire postiche et les services en français à la Ville d’Ottawa

La crise en Ontario français : une autre joute judiciaire à l’horizon

Justice bill must be amended to protect sex assault victims

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms — and values?

How to build on the Senate’s renewal process

Canada should increase support for International Criminal Court

Indigenous law can help confront intergenerational injustice

Bangladesh’s garment workers need Canada to do its part

Safeguarding trials from racial bias

Transparency around jurors, verdicts would help trial fairness

The forensic failures of the Stanley trial

How property and place were key issues in the Stanley trial

Jury reform will be contentious and limited after the Stanley trial

Legal and systemic issues left unexamined in Stanley trial

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