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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

Illustration of four people surrounded by clouds, mechanical gears and a large yellow lightbulb. One man is sitting at a laptop; another is standing, holding a laptop; a third man is talking with a woman.

The radical improvement of data will transform public sector reform

Alberta is testing the administration of justice in the provinces

Canada needs a new economic vision, and new policies to go with it

In a room with medical equipment, an older white patient is lying down, staring at the ceiling, with a sheer white net covering their hair. A person dressed in medical scrubs lifts a piece of blue fabric over one side of the patient’s face while another person in scrubs and mask stands nearby.

Western Canada’s experience with for-profit surgery clinics offers a cautionary tale for Ontario

Quebec: a distinct society on the road (2)

New bill fails to address human rights abuses in supply chains

Extreme partisanship is infecting committees, and we should be worried

Canada has committed to protecting nature. Are we up to the challenge?

Why your MP’s little newsletter needs to be archived online permanently

No luck in the draw: A legislator’s conundrum

A proper hybrid Parliament would help expand gender-sensitive representation

Managing asylum claims in a federal system with lessons from Germany

Minority representation in the House won’t improve without better data

More inclusive parliaments start with better workplace conditions

Rape myths endure in judicial decisions

Quebec: a distinct society for drivers

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