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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

Time to get serious about mitigating disaster risk

Urgence climatique : la contribution des villes

Two pump jacks in a canola field in Saskatchewan.

Does Saskatchewan need to be a “nation within a nation” to get more powers?

How COVID-19 could bring a downtown Ottawa revival

How online gaming is a growing tool for political mobilization

L’éclatement du bien public à l’ère numérique

Don’t ignore democracy’s flaws

Scientist with an electronic circuit. The COVID-19 pandemic has put science in the spotlight like never before.

Support for science should be a top priority for the re-elected Trudeau government

End political manoeuvring over conversion therapy

Labour shortages may bring an end to “crappy jobs”

When national campaign messaging isn’t a natural fit for local candidates

Canadians will be glad to know

Think of regional campaign directors as executive film producers

Heritage in Canada: doing homework for the 21st century

Why local party fundraising is not like national party fundraising

Big changes are coming to health and social programs

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