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Christine Fréchette is standing while shaping a heart with her hands in a press conference.

The CAQ kept its promises. So why did it lose popular support?

Cameramen and a reporter with a mic line the steps.

Harassment is becoming a threat to Canadian democracy — starting locally

In a hanger, Carney stands in front of a long row of people in military fatigues and a grey aircraft.

Canada’s national-security strategy needs three pillars

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

A non-descript steel box painted in two tones of green that appears to be about the size of an extra-tall two-car garage with a yellow ‘caution’ cone in front of it.

Ontario’s nuclear option is the wrong path to meet green energy targets

The Big Nickel is a huge sculpture depicting the five-cent piece. It’s set on two round pillars, all of it made of nickel. Only the bottom half of the “nickel” is visible.

For critical minerals, it’s better to talk about SDGs than ESG

Doud Ford, wearing a dark suit, shakes hands with workers in hard hats and reflective vests.

Demanding participation and transparent policymaking in urban Ontario

A person is walking their dog down a street where several properties are for sale. Four estate agents' signs can be seen on a small plot of land.

Halal mortgages and Quebec’s version of laïcité

Danielle Smith speaks before microphones with two Alberta flags in the blurred background.

Alberta’s Bill 18 is another strategy from Quebec’s playbook

Le chef du PQ agite les mains en parlant alors qu'il est entouré de quatre membres de son parti.

Here we go again? Making sense of the PQ’s rise in the polls

Des dizaines d’élèves, qu’on voit de dos, sont réunis dans une assemblée. Plusieurs lèvent la main pour s’exprimer ou pour voter.

An improved civic education will help sustain our democracy

A rottweiler puppy named Tank is examined by a veterinarian in Abbotsford, B.C., in 2019. B.C.’s draft legislation could simplify recognition of foreign vet credentials.

B.C. bill on international credential recognition is a good start but needs improvement

A red sign pointing left wing and a blue sign pointing right wing.

Alberta’s distorted view of their own political culture

Illustration of a woman lying in a hospital bed. She’s on a ventilator, and her eyes are closed.

Reality, not religion, is the reason people need MAiD-free health care

A worker in a reflective vest and hardhat stands on scaffolding just below the gilded Senate ceiling with red emblem featuring three lions who prepresent Canada’s historic ties to England.

Senate rules must keep pace with a changing institution

An Asian man is doing mechanical work in a factory. He is wearing safety glasses.

Visible minorities have difficulty accessing the labour market

Wearing a navy dress, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland receives applause from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and other members of the Liberal party after she presented the federal budget in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Ottawa saves the day by raising capital gains tax

The five political and military leaders walk on the CFB Trenton Tarmac with a yellow-and-red search and rescue helicopter and a grey military transport jet in the background.

Our North, Strong and Free: Odd innovations in Canadian defence policy

Miller has his back to the camera. A man in a red bowtie and two women in red dresses face the camera with their hands raised as they take the oath. A couple dozen other people are in the background also with a hand raised.

Canada must be more audacious with efforts to attract global talent

Social media researchers are under attack. The online harms bill can help them fight back

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