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Long shadows from trees against pristine snow in front of the Supreme Court building.

The Supreme Court should not limit use of the notwithstanding clause

A woman holds a sign during a protest against Bill 21 that reads, “For secularism, against discrimination.”

What kind of society does Quebec want after François Legault?

Four of the Supreme Court justices sitting at the bench in their red robes.

Why regional representation still matters on the Supreme Court of Canada

A seven-year-old transgender boy is photographed amid some trees in dark silhouette.

When the notwithstanding clause becomes a political weapon

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner shot in profile against a blue sky.

Why “jail, not bail” fails: Doug Ford’s evidence problem

A man placing his hand in the open mouth of an alligator.

Homer Simpson’s gun and the notwithstanding clause

In one hand is the pair of tan moccasins. With his other hand he holds a wooden cane. He’s wearing an orange t-shirt over a long-sleeved shirt.

Wreckonciliation and the case for total departmental reform

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

Understanding the factors that lead to terrorism

Don’t knock Canada’s federal political fundraising system

Canada still an animal welfare laggard

Bringing privacy protection into the 21st century

Why mixed member proportional representation deserves to be at the top

When “following the rules” is not enough

Who Canadians actually elect

The “Charter Party’s” new dance with the judiciary

Put human rights at the core of the Canada-China relationship

Radicalization and violence in Canada: The Aaron Driver case

A flawed process for federal electoral reform

An unsung success: The First Nations Land Management Act

Why regional representation on the Supreme Court does (and doesn’t) matter

The Supreme Court’s long road to transparency and inclusiveness

When more isn’t better: Regulation of third parties in Ontario elections

Electoral reform and the pros and cons of compulsory voting

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