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Why Greenland doesn’t want Trump’s America

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Universities can help solve the Canadian military’s mobilization problem

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Escaping the housing trap: what the Carney budget reveals

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Canada’s new code to prevent economic abuse lacks teeth

A small group of reporters surrounds the chief with microphones outstretched toward her. They are standing in a clearing of a wooded area next to a metal electricity tower.

How to combat reconciliatory backsliding

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Shifting Canada’s postsecondary system to shape future growth

Two boys at a chalkboard covered in math problems.

AI in the classroom is here. A policy patchwork is failing Canadian students

Ontario Premier Doug Ford leads Prime Minister Mark Carney off stage to the right leave following an announcement on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

What return-to-office mandates mean for women in the workforce

Portes de couleur foncée marquées de grands chiffres 4 et 5 et du mot « examen » vues d'un couloir.

Federal budget an opportunity to seed transformational change to fix failing primary care system

Prefabricated housing offers one solution to the supply crisis

The people stand loosely in rows. They’re in winder coats and boots. Some hold signs saying “We belong here. Stop Asian Hate.” “We are all one.” “United against discrimination.” Everyone is wearing covid-masks.

The paradox of immigration policy will require a new model

The cost-of-living crisis for social-assistance recipients

A woman using a smart phone to surf social networks. A computer is open and a cup of coffee is next to it.

Fight disinformation to strengthen our democracy

Changes to mortgage policy can make owning a home more affordable

Failure to protect: the criminalization of survivors of intimate-partner violence

Does Vienna have the answer to Canada’s housing crisis?

Two sets of hands, one set with nails painted pink, hold a small yellow chain-link puzzle against a grey table.

A dementia-friendly plan in Toronto could lead the way for Canada

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In an age of Big Data, measurement error can be costly for smaller communities

Taylor Swift wearing a white coat with black sleaves and an NFL logo on the sleeve.

Canada needs deepfake legislation yesterday

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Policing women’s sexuality in the name of protection

Un chat est sur une table d’examen vétérinaire.

Multinationals are taking over veterinary clinics

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It’s time to restore pride in post-secondary institutions and immigration

Combat NIMBYism with transparency to help resolve Canada’s housing crisis

A grey stone university building with young people cycling and walking past while one person in a pink coat sits in an archway posing for a photo.

Stronger boards can help universities adapt to challenging environments

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