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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

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Diversity of candidates is fundamental to trust in political leadership

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

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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

The Conservatives and carbon pricing

Canada’s Online News Act: Repeating Australia’s mistakes?

Governments must match civil society efforts to welcome refugees

The Liberal-NDP pact could have a big impact on the public service

Some public service executives ‘burned out’ by crisis management

Mandate letters should be kept confidential

Minority language rights: Charter’s Section 23 needs to be revised

What shoe fits the 2022 budget?

Most Canadians want higher health transfers, preferably without conditions

How Canada can help Ukraine by leading on the world stage

Strengthening French language laws in Canada: Three major legislative initiatives

Cannabis growers still treated as criminals

Student immigration visas are a money-making business

A defence budget increase will need a policy rethink

The clock is ticking on the Emergencies Act

Missing the mark on a profound social change with MAiD for mental illness

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