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The Prime Minister of Canada stands inside an auto parts factory, surrounded by industry representatives, workers, and journalists, in front of a vehicle.

Chinese EVs : the wrong security debate

Long shadows from trees against pristine snow in front of the Supreme Court building.

The Supreme Court should not limit use of the notwithstanding clause

A half dozen people line up in front of a table as a woman explains something.

Alberta’s separation from Canada would be illegal

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

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

Abstract illustration of network security with glowing padlocks.

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

The good and bad news from a public opinion researcher

People sit at rows of desks oriented toward the middle of the room, where a central desk and the Quebec flag are located. A second-floor gallery is populated with a row of observers. At the back of the room is a large gilt-framed painting, in keeping with the ornate details that make up the room.

Diversity lags in provincial and territorial legislatures but is improving

The consequences of falling behind our allies on combatting terrorist financing

Home decarbonization requires tailored policies

After years of neglect, we’ve lost a key element of federal-provincial negotiation

Two light-grey ships are tied up alongside a dock, each festooned with colourful nautical flags strewn from their bows to the top of their bridges. In front of them, a dais has been set up to face the crowd, which consists of four rows of seated navy personnel, all dressed in black uniforms with their flat-topped, white hats.

Tin pot navy 2.0

Students walk on the University of Manitoba campus in winter in front of a four-storey limestone clad building.

Post-secondary institutions have no choice but to rely on China for funds

Legault stands at a podium adorned by a sign with a small photo of René Lévesque and the words “Année Lévesque” on it. A larger sign with the same elements is situated behind Legault.

How Quebec is building on René Lévesque’s fateful constitutional legacy

A broader approach to AI would cut bias in immigration decisions while adding speed

View from a high-rise showing snow-covered roofs of homes and shops on a few blocks of downtown streets, with street lights glowing with the backdrop of a flat grey sky at dusk.

Has immigration become a third rail in Canadian politics?

Indigenous-settler relations need bold solutions and strong political will

The differences between Canada and the U.S. remain significant

Four steps to jump-start Canadian climate policy

Canada’s immigration policy is at a crossroads

Distant aerial shot of a Toronto suburb in winter.

Strong mayor powers in Ontario are a gross violation of democratic principles

Government orders public service back to the office

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