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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

PM needs western adviser with sway over government agenda

A post-election glimmer of hope for cultural pluralism?

The parties went negative, and the media enabled them

The rise of Africa and Cyril Ramaphosa, in case you missed it

Push for police to wear body cameras is premature

Electoral candidates shouldn’t need white-collar backgrounds

Canada’s progress toward its GHG reduction target

Cutting foreign aid comes with a strategic cost

The media and election 2019

Who is a journalist?

How can Canada ignore the conflict in Kashmir?

What’s missing from the conversation about assisted death

Is there an urban-rural divide in Canada?

Which party’s imperfect climate plan strikes the best balance?

The growing pains of an independent Senate

Policy issues and the federal election debate

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