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Row after row of university students sitting at tables in a large hall.

How the Global South finances the educated workforce in Canada and other wealthy countries

Against a deep blue sky, the parliament Hill building is in silhouette with the sun hitting only the Canadian flag flying from the top of the peace tower.

When did Canada become sovereign, really?

Black-and-white illustration of an Victorian-era woman raising a hand toward a child’s bum outdoors.

Why repealing the law on spanking isn’t enough

A gaggle of reporters in the foreground with the three men at a podium in the background.

New federal agencies won’t fix old problems with delivery

The first ministers standing in front of the prime minister’s residence, from left to right: Glen Clark, B.C.; Gary Filmon, Man.; Ralph Klein Alta.; Lucien Bouchard, Que.; Piers McDonald, Yukon; Roy Ramanow, Sask.; Jean Chrétien, Brian Tobin, Nfld.; Camille Thériault,N.B.; Miike Harris, Ont.; Patrick Binns, P.E.I.; Russell MacLellan, N.S.; and Jim Antoine, N.W.T.

Canada needs a new social union deal

The truck is black with big wheels.

“Buy Canadian” won’t fix defence procurement until Ottawa defines “Canadian”

Carney stands at a podium in front of a blue-and-white Jewish flag.

When Jewish Canadians lose confidence in public safety

Two stats from the survey: 61 per cent lack confidence in the ability of public servants to plan for the future. And: 67 per cent: Lack confidence in the ability of public servants to spend taxpayers’ money wisely.

Canadians not confident public service is prepared for the future

Illustration of a pie chart in blues and orange, divided into five slices, two of which are being taken out by two hands.

Carney’s 15-per-cent challenge: Cutting and rewiring Canada’s public service

Gary Anandasangaree with cameras and journalists in the unfocused background.

Recognizing the Tamil Canadian experience in public life

Integrating environmental considerations is key to Carney’s seven priorities

A series of animated vignettes of everyday life.

L’environnement devrait être au cœur des sept priorités de Mark Carney

A big fish follows a smaller fish, which follows an even smaller fish.

The Competition Act favoured concentration from the start

A series of computers are lined up in command-centre style with a map of the world in front of the room. The image is partially obscured by a screen, providing an element of intrigue.

Canadian businesses need a new government approach to cybercrime

Deux hommes en complet bleu foncé se serrent la main.

Canada’s foreign policy credibility begins at home

Three men in a small boat with the houses of a modern subdivision in the background. The water is about halfway up a stop sign and the garage doors.

Drowning in risk, Ottawa must fund a national flood insurance program

Women and youths reach out with metal pots at what appears to be a food distribution point. The food is not visible.

Standing apart from Trump: It’s time Canada recognized Palestine

Six youths holding protest signs spelling “vote.”

Trusting teens to help shape our country

Evan Solomon is seen laughing while framed by cameras and microphones in the foreground.

A Canadian blueprint for trustworthy AI governance

Mark Carney in the distance speaking to a crowd of people in a room decorated with Indigenous symbols such as paintings and totem poles.

Carney’s “nation-building” is nothing but a blast from the past

The case for North American Indigenous free trade

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

Illustration of a diverse team of women and men collaborate over laptops and large monitors, while one man uses a stand-up desk.

The public service’s RTO policy needs to balance employees’ needs, too

What will be the fate of the budget watchdog? “I think I would know by now”

What will be the fate of the budget watchdog? “I think I would know by now”

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