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Christine Fréchette is standing while shaping a heart with her hands in a press conference.

The CAQ kept its promises. So why did it lose popular support?

Cameramen and a reporter with a mic line the steps.

Harassment is becoming a threat to Canadian democracy — starting locally

A gaggle of reporters in the foreground with the three men at a podium in the background.

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

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

Local campaign managers have three central challenges to worry about

Making the local campaign personal

The little-known world of local campaign workers

Why do so many politicians still bother with local all-candidate debates?

Why the local election campaign is making a comeback

Three ways to make government spending more accountable and efficient

Creating a conservative climate change policy

Cuba, le Canada et les droits de la personne

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