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That rare moment when a prime minister shapes the country

Alberta premier Daneille Smith with the Quebec flag in the background.

Why Alberta and Quebec diverge on judicial appointments

A nurse sits on the edge of a bed talking to a patient. Half eaten food sits on the table nearby.

Break down licensing barriers holding back Canada’s health workforce

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Closing anti-hate offices sends the wrong signal

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Canada’s labour protections aren’t ready for the age of AI

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How Canada can prepare for high-pressure U.S. demands on sovereignty and trade

Wab Kinew signs a barrel with a truck with the purple Crown Royal sign on its side in the background.

Mark Carney preaches co-operative federalism but doesn’t practise it

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Slaying myths about income support

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The emerging political power of social media influencers

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Canada cannot sell gender equality abroad without practising it at home

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The American factor in Quebec’s independence debates

People cross Wellington Street on their way to Parliament Hill, a day before the return of the House of Commons, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.

Trust should be a two-way street between governments and the public

Wide view of Canada’s House of Commons filled with MPs standing and applauding during a parliamentary session in Ottawa.

Adapting to minority governments: Canada’s new normal

Carney is in front of the side of a passenger jet, with a few other people in the background.

From Trudeau’s sprawl to Carney’s focus: the evolution of mandate letters

A view of a sitting of the legislature from the public gallery.

Why provincial cabinets deserve more attention in Canadian politics

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Trust in government a key factor in acceptance of greater federal use of AI

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Carney’s troubling silence on women and gender

Integrating environmental considerations is key to Carney’s seven priorities

Deux hommes en complet bleu foncé se serrent la main.

Canada’s foreign policy credibility begins at home

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Standing apart from Trump: It’s time Canada recognized Palestine

Six youths holding protest signs spelling “vote.”

Trusting teens to help shape our country

Mark Carney in the distance speaking to a crowd of people in a room decorated with Indigenous symbols such as paintings and totem poles.

Carney’s “nation-building” is nothing but a blast from the past

Modern Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service building with a wooden sign reading "TOSGUNA TSUUT'INA NATION POLICE SERVICE." A large police crest is displayed on the left, depicting mountains, a bison, and cultural symbols. Canadian and Indigenous flags fly from the roof under a cloudy sky.

Carney government cuts unfairly hit First Nations

Illustration of a diverse team of women and men collaborate over laptops and large monitors, while one man uses a stand-up desk.

The public service’s RTO policy needs to balance employees’ needs, too

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