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New federal agencies won’t fix old problems with delivery

The first ministers standing in front of the prime minister’s residence, from left to right: Glen Clark, B.C.; Gary Filmon, Man.; Ralph Klein Alta.; Lucien Bouchard, Que.; Piers McDonald, Yukon; Roy Ramanow, Sask.; Jean Chrétien, Brian Tobin, Nfld.; Camille Thériault,N.B.; Miike Harris, Ont.; Patrick Binns, P.E.I.; Russell MacLellan, N.S.; and Jim Antoine, N.W.T.

Canada needs a new social union deal

A United Conservative Party of Alberta sign at a podium is shown in front of the Alberta flag.

Grievances in Alberta: how deep, how broad?

: Danielle Smith (left) and Mark Carney stand posing with copies of their memorandum of understanding with Alberta and Canadian flags in the background.

A weak carbon-price floor will not fix Alberta’s emissions market

Mark Carney photographed in profile with an old Canadian Pacific train in the background. The word “Canadian” appears in front of him.

The Canada Strong Fund isn’t a sovereign wealth fund — and that’s OK

A closeup of a weathered grey tail of a CF-18 Hornet, with the dark grey Canadian flag stamped on it.

Canada needs a real debate on its defence buildup

A man carries a child on the beach with oil tankers and cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz in the background.

The Carney government’s policy pivot amid global turmoil requires reshaping how government works

A multi-coloured illustration of people in a group.

When neutrality becomes policy, equity suffers in Canadian institutions

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

Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam listens to a question during a news conference January 5, 2021, in Ottawa.

Should it stay or go? Ottawa weighs the vaccine mandate for the public service

Notwithstanding extreme intoxication

In defence of ministerial mandate letters

New approach needed for reviewing government spending post-pandemic

Let’s stop pretending Canada isn’t at war in Ukraine

Putin’s war on Ukraine dictates new priorities for energy security

Canadian and Australian flags flutter against a blue sky.

Beijing makes the case: Australia’s political appointment to Ottawa

Budgeting for net-zero emissions in inflationary times

Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a room. He is dressed in a dark suit and tie, and has a red folder in one hand.

Navigating the age of information warfare

Ottawa and unions agree to simplify pay rules for public servants

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