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A closeup of a weathered grey tail of a CF-18 Hornet, with the dark grey Canadian flag stamped on it.

Canada needs a real debate on its defence buildup

Thomas Courchene in a suit standing for a portrait.

Tom Courchene showed how economists can shape public policy

A sketch of Umar Zameer, the accused, in a grey suit alongside gowned lawyers, in front of a judge and jury.

Oversight fails when police investigate police

A patch depicting a Canadian flag is sewn on the sleeve.

Civil-military tensions still shape Canada’s armed forces

Three doctors operate in a room with two hanging lights and very little else.

Canada must act to protect hospitals in war zones

A man carries a child on the beach with oil tankers and cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz in the background.

The Carney government’s policy pivot amid global turmoil requires reshaping how government works

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When neutrality becomes policy, equity suffers in Canadian institutions

Large hand gripping a chess piece on a chessboard, symbolizing control, power imbalance and strategic pressure in Canada-U.S. relations.

Rethinking retaliation in the age of Trump

Improving election night media coverage

Which Canadians are dissatisfied with the news media?

How can we be smarter about horse-race polls?

Having young Canadians in China is valuable as tensions rise

Lost in the SNC-Lavalin controversy are the Libyan victims

Accountability reforms needed in wake of SNC-Lavalin affair

A tougher Canada is needed for the new world order

Watching early stages of government programs is critical

Hard time gets unduly hard for aging prisoners

The need for Canadian (business) diplomacy

Parliamentary renovations need real public engagement

Decades later, abortions in Canada are still hard to get

Recharge Canadian international development assistance

Moving in and out of the public service shouldn’t be so hard

Voters respect politicians who follow their conscience

Canada must respect Indigenous cannabis laws

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