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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

Backbenchers are the first victims of the party line

A foreign influence transparency registry could cause more harm than good

A young girl sits as she gets a needle in her arm from a woman with rubber gloves. The girl is looking away from the needle and is focusing on one of her five classmates gathered around her. They are all wearing forest-green tunics over white short-sleeved shirts, and most of them are smiling. Another adult has a hand on the girl’s shoulder.

Canada’s positions on the international pandemic treaty are concerning

Storm clouds gather over a yellow canola field.

Countering China’s economic coercion by building on a European initiative

Une foule de personnes se promène. Un homme porte un grand parapluie noir. Un autre homme tient une pancarte sur laquelle on peut lire « “Nous avons décidé d'investir dans les travailleurs”. Lol k ». La pancarte d'un autre homme dit « Je soutiens mon équipe de négociation ».

A whole new conflict around remote work

The impact of China targeting its diaspora

Worsening gender inequality in Waterloo is a warning for all of Canada

Here’s how to abolish the monarchy in Canada (and say goodbye to King Charles)

Repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery could change the world for Indigenous Peoples

Canada needs new immigrants, but must plan for the consequences

Health care crisis: the fault of (federal) funding or (provincial) management?

Seen from above sits a box of canned foods. We see the arms and hands of a man holding one of the tins. Another person’s hand holds a clear plastic bag of flat noodles.

Provinces must join effort to help disabled escape poverty

The federal public service strike ends on compromise over wages, remote work

The war in Afghanistan was a war of communication

We must increase confidence in Canada’s security and intelligence enterprise

CMHC is supportive of renovations, but our tax laws are not

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