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A man in a whit shirt and ballcap waves a large Acadian flag as he walks.

Canada needs its own Bill 101

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What public opinion tells us about the political outlook for 2026

People voting at two polling stations in a school gymnasium while the candidate and her mother wait.

The rising threat of disinformation in Canada’s municipal elections

A few dozen women and a couple men surround Sen. McPhedran who is at a podium.

Diversity of candidates is fundamental to trust in political leadership

A shiny new foodbank with food organized on shelves with aisles like a supermarket.

Ten million Canadians live in food-insecure households. The federal budget doesn’t help them

An abstract image featuring the silhouettes of many people in shades of beige and brown, with a hand descending to put a ballot with an X in a box.

Why increased candidate diversity can help rebuild trust in Canadian politics

A balance with young people on one side and older people on the other.

How intergenerational inequality threatens trust in democracy

A few dozen MPs milling about and chatting in the House of Commons.

How to tamp down hyperpartisanship in Canadian politics

Some provincial governments seek conflict with municipalities – and gain from it

Le Canada et le Québec doivent reconnaître le génocide grec

Cinq partis, cinq visions des services aux familles

Quebec’s lopsided campaign is only one part of a troubling democratic trend

Stakes could not be higher for the Conservative Party in this leadership race

Policy-making in turbulent times: Alberta 2012 to 2022

An RCMP cruiser parked on a road.

The RCMP needs comprehensive reform

Recruiting and training is the number one concern for SMEs

Democratic life and the generational implications of pandemic school closures

Illustration of a woman in a street crowd, looking at her smartphone. Her face is pixelated.

Federal political parties are arguing for less protection of personal information in B.C.

Ottawa is missing the point on veterans’ disability claims

Tackling Islamophobia begins by rebuilding trust with the Muslim community

Quand les gouvernements trébuchent

Protect municipal democracy by strengthening online voting systems

La main ridée d'une femme âgée saisit la poignée d'un déambulateur alors qu'elle est assise sur un balcon au soleil.

Who is actually eligible for medical assistance in dying in Quebec?

Top bureaucrat urges summer test drive of hybrid public service workforce

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