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Canada needs its own Bill 101

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What public opinion tells us about the political outlook for 2026

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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

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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

What are Canada’s options in Ukraine?

All-powerful PMO, mistrust “destroying” the public service: Paul Tellier

Several people carrying Canadian flags during a protest.

The Emergencies Act under scrutiny

A black-and-white image of reporters at tables listening to Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez.

The Online News Act doesn’t solve the long-term problem for news

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Breaking Canada’s innovation inertia

Cabinet secrecy is essential, but should not be absolute

Understanding Doug Ford’s political durability

The federal government could implement two accountability measures to help eradicate racism

Talks stall as public service union seeks 13.5 per cent wage increase over three years

A beige cluster of industrial buildings sits next to the water’s edge.

Time for Canada to commit to nuclear power

The Liberal politicization of charitable status

A kindergarten teacher helps a boy and girl with a class activity. They are looking at a piece of paper on a table in front of them while she is speaking with a red pen in hand.

Well-funded public schools are more important than election giveaways

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Speaking truth to power discouraged in public service

A young girl in a classroom wears a mask. She’s doing schoolwork at a desk, with two other students at desks nearby.

Masks in schools: have mask mandates become a proxy for trust in public health?

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Mental health care doesn’t need to cost anything

Canada’s parliamentary watchdogs struggle for more financial independence

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