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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

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The rising threat of disinformation in Canada’s municipal elections

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Diversity of candidates is fundamental to trust in political leadership

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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

Jason Kenney’s case of Quebec envy

Le commerce illicite du cannabis, un an après la légalisation

An epic move to protect nature could help unite the country

Eliminate restrictions preventing cannabis research

Some practical advice for new political staffers

Quebec’s surprisingly conservative approach to cannabis

To thrive, the cannabis industry needs strong brands

Cannabis : le Québec est en train de manquer le bateau entrepreneurial

Premiers should rally behind struggling rural Canada

Canada’s cannabis caper has markets in chaos

National compromise on carbon pricing is within reach

What awaits Canada’s 43rd Parliament?

Is our nostalgia around minority governments misplaced?

Feminist Senators are critical actors in women’s representation

Scheer frustration

Conservatives need a new value proposition to present voters

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