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Carney stands at a podium in front of a blue-and-white Jewish flag.

When Jewish Canadians lose confidence in public safety

Two stats from the survey: 61 per cent lack confidence in the ability of public servants to plan for the future. And: 67 per cent: Lack confidence in the ability of public servants to spend taxpayers’ money wisely.

Canadians not confident public service is prepared for the future

Healthcare workers wearing Ebola protective suits hold two young children at a treatment center in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.

When aid retreats, Ebola advances

Cyber and crypto security shield on futuristic screen technology background.

Canada should keep its data out of U.S. hands

A tent, trash, and personal belongings at a homeless encampment on Notre-Dame Street in East Montreal.

Cities are managing the visible signs of social failure with homelessness

A United Conservative Party of Alberta sign at a podium is shown in front of the Alberta flag.

Grievances in Alberta: how deep, how broad?

Carney stands smiling, hands in suit-pants pockets, in the cavernous space of a military transport aircraft. Around him are several men in khaki and camouflage uniforms.

Buy Canadian won’t cost us much. That’s the problem

Four workers dressed in yellow protective suits with goggles and white head coverings carry a coffin through a patch of short vegetation while a distressed woman looks on. They are all behind red caution tape.

The Ebola story: how risk becomes politics

Travellers including a young child holding stuffed animals walk with luggage through an airport arrivals area in front of a welcome sign.

Why are some refugees more welcome in Canada than others?

CBC president Catherine Tait is out of her lane

And what if Quebecers are less racist than other Canadians?

A snow covered jail yard is pictured behind a tall chain-link fence. The yard has several small shelters in front of a large single-storey complex.

Getting tougher on bail will not improve public safety

An oil pump in the foreground with wind turbines in the background.

Optimizing Canada’s policy toolbox for clean growth

On a pane of glass is a small, affixed sign that says “vote” in bold black letters on a yellow background. Reflected in the glass are four people standing, waiting.

Do Ontarians want political parties in municipal elections?

Amira Elghawaby is victim of a double standard

Six security and intelligence areas the Rouleau report needs to address

Critical considerations for the future of the public service

Multi-coloured capsules in bubble packs.

Drug promotion in Canada still lacks meaningful regulation

Le populisme : un autre exemple d’exceptionnalisme québécois?

The net-zero shell game

Handcuffs are placed on the wrists of a man.

Calls for harsher bail laws are misguided

The never-ending question of contracting in the public service

A young man’s death and the wider systemic problems with jail and bail

The biggest public service union prepares for the first national strike in decades

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