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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

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

How to control AI before it wreaks havoc

The flags of dozens of nations fly against a blue sky.

Lack of specialization in Global Affairs Canada undermines foreign policy

The ripple effects of invoking draconian laws must not be ignored

Montréal et le laisser-faire en intégration

Saskatchewan does have a constitution; it’s called treaty

Moving Canadian municipalities to the forefront of decarbonization

Printed promotional materials for the federal government’s Critical Minerals Strategy and a decision allowing the construction of a small modular nuclear reactor.

Federal gifts for the nuclear and mining industries

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