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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

Longstanding Canadian confidence in the judicial system may be on shaky ground

Refugees in limbo because of growing use of tool to strip permanent residency

Canada is falling behind when it comes to excessive packaging of grocery products

Terry Beech’s tall order: revamping service delivery

Australia’s infrastructure review: A cautionary tale for Canada

Les logos de Google et de Meta s’affichent en gros plan, sur fond orangé, sur l’écran d’un téléphone. Le logo de Google est un G majuscule rouge, jaune, vert et bleu, tandis que celui de Meta représente une boucle de l’infini stylisée, de couleur indigo.

Canada’s bumpy ride toward a national news strategy

With mountains in the distance, and a forest of tight, tall evergreens in the foreground, two excavators dig a section of flat earth next to the blue-green water nearby. A load of earth fills a dump truck. Three tractors sit a small distance away.

Supporting Canadian LNG projects is good for the economy and the planet

Une vingtaine d’enfants de toutes origines entourent et enlacent le gouverneur du Minnesota, Tim Walz, assis à une table. Quelques adultes sont présents sur la photo. À l’arrière, on peut voir sur un mur de grandes photos de fruits et de légumes.

Lessons from Minnesota’s progressive turn under Tim Walz

Trudeau enters a room in a daycare, with Furey behind him, passing through the doorway. The walls are bright orange and covered with stickers depicting pastel-coloured balloons and ice-cream cones with the dates of birthdays of the children written on the scoops of ice cream. Letters on the wall spell out “birthdays are sweet.” Other papers taped to the wall show the alphabet and numbers. Low shelves hold markers, crayons and other drawing supplies. The two men are smiling, and both wear dark pants, a white shirt and red ties.

Let’s make a deal: The Trudeau government’s social policy leadership

Cutting back on collaboration with China hurts Canadian research and development

An adolescent girl sits cross-legged on a sofa next to a window with sheer white curtains. She’s downcast, leaning forward with one hand on her forehead and her elbow on her leg. She’s wearing jeans and a pastel-purple hoodie that covers her head.

Legal spanking of children has to stop

Austerity in public education financing is fostering growing inequities in Canada

Using simulations to teach civics in high school could improve voter turnout

The peaked pistachio-green rooftops of the stately old stone government buildings sit in contrast to the taller towers around them. A Canadian flag flies on a mast from the roof of the Confederation Building.

Clarity over Ottawa’s spending power in areas of provincial authority could be coming

Well-being of children with disabilities calls for rights-based policies

When the crises never end: Janice Charette says organizational health is the next big challenge for the public service

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