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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

The COVID-19 disaster in senior care should make reform a top priority

Canada’s even-handed role and honest brokering are pivotal in conflict-affected countries

Les prétentions du Canada en matière d’égalité des sexes sonnent creux

Zero-emissions electricity by 2035 is possible

Canada needs to get on with tackling racism in concrete ways

Canada needs its own Indo-Pacific strategy – not an American economic policy

Red, orange and yellow peppers and other vegetables are shown in the grocery store produce aisle.

Want help with inflation? Reform the Competition Act

At the base of a set of stone steps, about 10 people wear yellow hoodies and t-shirts that say “No justice, no peace” with photos of Chantel Moore on the fabric. Some people hold signs that say “Justice for Chantel Moore” and “Chantel’s life mattered; we want justice.”

The mandate of N.B.’s systemic racism commissioner perpetuates the problem

Sanctions against Russia can be a dangerously inflexible instrument

Honour Tommy Douglas and stand up for public denticare

The Achilles heel of the federal public service gives out again with passport fiasco

Ottawa’s climate strategy must be led by a coalition of the most trusted

Francophone Quebecers increasingly believe anglophone Canadians look down on them

Government can protect women while preserving the defence of extreme intoxication

Quebecers more pessimistic than ever about the future of the French language

Vladimir Putin scratches his chin and looks to the side while he stands at a podium with the flags of both countries hanging behind him.

Could Putin unleash a nuclear weapon?

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