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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

People in silhouette, some with arms up and holding signs, appear behind a Canadian flag.

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

Charter arguments will not likely help vaccine-mandate opponents

Reconnaître la nouvelle normalité minoritaire
Chronique d’Alain Noël

Provinces must play a role in fair taxation

Will the removal of the Canadian citizenship preference in the public service make a difference?

Why Quebec’s Bill 96 is good for national unity

Canada’s lost gamble in Afghanistan, and the call to return

Empowering public servants through effective career management

Modernizing elections should start with party nomination processes

Big data, social media and political fundraising laws have transformed election campaigns

Early lessons on electoral participation and modernizing elections after the pandemic

Slammed doors or warm welcomes for women in politics?

The risks and rewards of star candidate recruitment in Canadian federal elections

The insincere sincerity of climate policy in the 2021 election

It’s time for a digital democracy detox

Canadians should elect a government committed to co-operative federalism

How crises impact voter turnout in federal elections

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