Can Jane Philpott Change Politics?
After her ousting from the Liberal Party, the unlikely renegade decided to run as an independent candidate in the 2019 federal election. Why she hopes it will reshape our democratic landscape
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Common Ground
Power, polarization, and the future of democracy
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Don’t Worry about the Federal Deficit
Politicians often argue that government debt will cause hardship for future generations. They’re wrong
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Voting with Our Feelings
Democratic elections presume voters are capable of making rational, informed decisions. We’re not
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Is Canada Broken?
The country seems more polarized than ever. Here’s what that means for the next election
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Reconciliation: The False Promise of Trudeau’s Sunny Ways
Under the Liberals, statements of moral feeling have been elevated to a governing strategy
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Quebec Rewrites Its History in One Book
A controversial new textbook peddles politics over facts
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Canada and America: Best Frenemies Forever
From politics to guns, here’s what truly makes Americans different from Canadians
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Was Canada’s Peacekeeping Stint in Mali Just for Show?
Our year-long mission in Mali is nearly done. But it was never clear what we were doing there in the first place
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