Politics
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.
Mary Simon Is Leading Indigenous Peoples to New Heights
She’s out-debated politicians and outmanoeuvred diplomats. Now, Canada’s first Inuk governor general sets her sights on reconciliation
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How to Prevent Foreign Interference in Elections
Five foolproof ways the federal government can prevent other countries from meddling with Canadian democracy
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Why Are Conservatives So Obsessed with the CBC?
Pierre Poilievre seems to be on a mission to defund the CBC. He’s not the first Tory to attack the public broadcaster
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AI and Politics: How Will We Know What—and Who—Is Real?
If we’re lucky, new technologies will only cause brief confusion. If we’re not, our political sphere could be changed forever
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Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities
Progressive mayors in Edmonton and Calgary are being undermined for political gain
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The Downfall of Jason Kenney and His Big Blue Truck
Why the maverick, masculine symbol ran out of gas
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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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