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The bow of a ship cutting through iceflows in the twilight Arctic waters.

Why does the U.S. support Chinese interests in the Arctic?

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What Ottawa can do to protect Canadians from cybercrime

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?

Icons of apps, including Facebook, on a cell-phone screen.

Repeal the Online News Act to better inform Canadians

Line drawing of an assembly of beakers, microscopes, vials, and measuring cups.

Canadian scientific innovation requires global engagement to have impact

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

An immense dragline operates with a coal-powered generating station in the background. Smoke is coming out of a stack into a grey sky.

Canada missing opportunities to build community resilience amid global realignment

Hundreds of cars parked in a lot with containers and cranes in the background.

Why cheap Chinese EVs may cost Canada more in the long run

A mobile phone with the Facebook and X app icons.

U.S. social media platforms are a national security threat

A bearded man holds a pink and blue sign saying “Keep schools safe for trans kids.”

The pernicious effects of transphobia on campus

A hand holding a blue and pink sign saying “Protect trans kids!” with other signs out of focus in the fore and background.

The fight for trans rights is a women’s rights issue

It is too easy to make Quebec the villain

A Westjet flight soars while the Air Canada flight taxis on the ground with a snow-capped mountain in the background.

Trump’s tariff threats expose Canada’s internal monopoly problem

Albanese is standing next to a row of four draped flags, with two Aussie flags alternating with the Union Jack. He is smiling broadly as he looks to the right. His hands are folded in front of his chest. He wears a grey jacket and a white shirt with an open collar.

The year of living dangerously – Canada, Australia and the global order

Trump is smiling widely, lips closed, eyes nearly shut, as he stands at a podium with a bright blue backdrop. He is leaning to one side of the mic. He’s in a dark blue suit, pink tie, white shirt. ¬¬

Canada failed to heed the warning signs of key U.S. policy shift

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black sweater looks back at European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a cream coloured jacket and blouse while Justin Trudeau follows behind in a blue business suit.

The world must stand united against Donald Trump

An aerial view of dozens upon dozens of steel coils lined up in an outdoor lot.

Canada weighs bailouts as U.S. tariffs threaten businesses

Deux grues déchargent des conteneurs blancs marqués Maersk d'un cargo bleu sur un nouveau quai en béton bien rangé.

Why Canada must look beyond the U.S. to Africa’s economic boom

A “buy Canadian instead” sign is in front of a sign for many rows of “American liquor.”

To counter Trump’s tariff threats, we need to make ‘Buy Canada’ count

Close-up of a smartphone screen and a hand preparing to download the DeepSeek application.

DeepSeek: China’s AI challenges the West

As a new immigrant to Canada, I know it will survive Trump’s threats

Une femme âgée utilisant un déambulateur se fraye un chemin dans une allée avec des conserves. La femme porte un manteau d'hiver brun foncé jusqu'aux genoux.

Tariffs and a possible carbon-rebate rollback show the need for targeted income support

A worker clad in a white jumpsuit and hardhat sprays their gloved hand. The burnt-out remains of several vehicles and a neighbourhood are in the background. A line of barbeque propane tanks are maked with white Xs.

The L.A. wildfires are a warning to Canada

Close-up view of the face of U.S. President Donald Trump with a blurred background.

An institutional explanation for the Trump anomaly

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