The New Separatists
The roots of western alienation date back generations. Here’s why the latest secession movement looks different
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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.
My Weekend Canvassing for Bernie
Waves of Canadians are crossing the border to help Bernie Sanders become the next US president
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What Jason Kenney’s War Room Is Costing Alberta
The province’s failure to consider climate risk may lose it billions in global investment
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Small Towns Are Dying. Can Immigration Save Them?
Newcomers can extend the lives of shrinking villages, but only if Quebec can confront its xenophobia
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How Ranked Ballots Could Strengthen Our Democracy
Trudeau has supported the voting method since he ran for Liberal leadership. It’s time to make it law
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How Can Canada Get the Trade Deal Passed? Think Like the Russians
As approval for the new NAFTA deal is held up, Canadians need to take matters into their own hands
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Where Is Our Global Outrage Over Kashmir?
India calls itself the world’s largest democracy, but politicians like Narendra Modi have fuelled religious-based conflict for decades
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Why We Should Let a Lottery Decide Our Government
Politicians are often older, wealthy, and white. Could randomly selecting average citizens lead to better representation?
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Politicians Aren’t Solving Millennials’ Problems
Young people face job insecurity, wage stagnation, and debt. But elections only focus on middle-class concerns
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