The Downfall of Jason Kenney and His Big Blue Truck
Why the maverick, masculine symbol ran out of gas
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Our latest stories on Canadian politics, elections, parties, and policy, from the municipal to the federal level, plus the politics of the world around us and how they affect our democratic systems.
China’s Election Meddling: Canadians Deserve a Serious Response
The last thing the country needs is a half-hearted approach to protecting our democracy
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Pierre Poilievre: The Secret to His Success
How the Conservative leader is harnessing the growing tide of authoritarianism in Canada
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The Notwithstanding Clause: Is It Time for Canada to Repeal It?
Critics say the clause is a threat to Canadian rights and freedoms and should be stripped from our Constitution
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Most Quebecers Don’t Want Sovereignty. Can This Politician Change Their Minds?
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois plans to unseat the premier with a new, more “inclusive” vision of separation
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Why the Voting Age Needs to Be Lowered to Sixteen
The time to address climate change and inequality is running out. Young people deserve to have our say—while we still can
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How an Unstable US Threatens Canada’s National Security
American political violence could lead to unpredictable spillover events in Canada
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Why Is Politics Getting Nastier?
With threats and harassment rising, running for office has become a dangerous job
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The Ruthless Math of Political Campaigns: Is Big Data Bad for Democracy?
As the fate of elections is increasingly tied to analytics, we could end up with voters nobody will bother trying to persuade
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