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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

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

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Ten million Canadians live in food-insecure households. The federal budget doesn’t help them

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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

Tax amnesties — a lifeline for the wealthy

Open government: The political motivations and hurdles

What’s needed to deliver on the federal government’s “open by default” promise?

A budget of Sharpie markers and erasers

Is Canada squandering its diplomatic capital with Cuba?

What we should ignore in Budget 2016

US presidential primaries: Who’s speaking in favour of trade?

How do we put the public in the debate moderator’s chair?

Débats télévisés des chefs durant les campagnes électorales au Canada: une formule à réviser

In organizing leaders’ debates, put the public interest first

Kick-starting the debate on improving leaders’ debates

Time to end the big-party control of leaders’ debates

Utilisation de données probantes et politiques publiques : quelques orientations à considérer

Government scientists and the management of science in government

Show me the money: Getting public science advice right is only half the battle

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