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Canada needs a real debate on its defence buildup

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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

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Rethinking retaliation in the age of Trump

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Build a real financial crimes force to hit terrorist financing

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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

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Break down licensing barriers holding back Canada’s health workforce

Why your MP’s little newsletter needs to be archived online permanently

No luck in the draw: A legislator’s conundrum

A proper hybrid Parliament would help expand gender-sensitive representation

Minority representation in the House won’t improve without better data

More inclusive parliaments start with better workplace conditions

Hitting the reset button on the national housing strategy

How to create an adaptive culture in the public service

Ontario’s growth targets won’t solve the province’s housing crisis

The time and place for consultants

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Progressives, conservatives and climate change

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Why are some refugees more welcome in Canada than others?

CBC president Catherine Tait is out of her lane

And what if Quebecers are less racist than other Canadians?

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Getting tougher on bail will not improve public safety

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Optimizing Canada’s policy toolbox for clean growth

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Do Ontarians want political parties in municipal elections?

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