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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

The Liberal government’s incomplete “assault-style” rifle ban

How political leaders in North America have used COVID-19 to improve their polls

Gouverner dans l’ombre de l’État de droit en temps de pandémie

COVID-19 et tensions intergouvernementales
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Municipal leaders happy with “Team Canada” response to COVID

The minister and the mandarins

Crisis shows that good governance and strong institutions matterPolicy Options at 40

A North American strategy on medical devices would benefit all three nations

Building trust means letting the public be part of COVID-19 decisions

How the provinces compare in their COVID-19 responses

COVID-19 has improved Canadians’ relationship with government

How the lens of social science could help us in this pandemic

Could Canada build a fairer society after COVID-19?

How Canada’s pandemic response is shifting political views

How well is Canada’s intergovernmental system handling the crisis?

Online voting for MPs should never become a permanent option

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