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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 federal government could implement two accountability measures to help eradicate racism

Talks stall as public service union seeks 13.5 per cent wage increase over three years

A beige cluster of industrial buildings sits next to the water’s edge.

Time for Canada to commit to nuclear power

Quatre personnes discutent et échangent des documents à un bureau.

Masks no longer required for public servants at desks and in meetings with distancing

The Liberal politicization of charitable status

A kindergarten teacher helps a boy and girl with a class activity. They are looking at a piece of paper on a table in front of them while she is speaking with a red pen in hand.

Well-funded public schools are more important than election giveaways

Le meilleur des mondes selon Elon Musk

A photo of the sign at the entrance of Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council.

Speaking truth to power discouraged in public service

Notre mode de scrutin broche à foin

Canada should support Southeast Asian nations to help deal with China’s clout

A young girl in a classroom wears a mask. She’s doing schoolwork at a desk, with two other students at desks nearby.

Masks in schools: have mask mandates become a proxy for trust in public health?

Side view illustration of a woman whose head and shoulders have been split into six vertical segments with an orange background.

Mental health care doesn’t need to cost anything

Canada’s parliamentary watchdogs struggle for more financial independence

A bank of cables connect to network ports.

Taking data seriously: A call to public administrators

The Conservatives and carbon pricing

Le Québec est plus fort que ce que la droite identitaire veut nous faire croire

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