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government

Illustration by Dushan Milic
September 2012

The Harper Doctrine: Once a Criminal, Always a Criminal

September 12, 2012April 14, 2020 - by Edward L. Greenspan

Liberal and Conservatives have agreed that our criminal justice system should rehabilitate offenders—until now

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Photograph by Christopher Wahl
October 2012 / Politics

What Would Tommy Douglas Think?

September 11, 2012July 22, 2020 - by Tom Jokinen

New Democrats today promise to make your life better without subscribing to anything as old-fashioned as a system of beliefs. Inside the ranks of the party unfaithful

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Illustration by Dushan Milic
July/August 2011 / Politics

The Biggest Losers

July 12, 2011April 14, 2020 - by Warren Kinsella

A long-time Liberal strategist explains the defeat of the once-mighty Grits

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Photograph by Arno Kopecky
May 2011 / World

All for Uno

May 12, 2011April 19, 2020 - by Arno Kopecky

Union formation in Colombia

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May 2011 / Politics

Subject to Change

May 12, 2011May 5, 2023 - by Grant Stoddard

A wannabe Canadian explains why we ought to curb our devotion to Her Majesty

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Auditing the Auditor General
December 2010

Auditing the Auditor General

December 12, 2010April 17, 2020 - by John Gray

After almost ten years on the job, Sheila Fraser is preparing to step down. Her tenure was not without its controversy, but no one in Ottawa any longer questions her toughness

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June 2010

Immature Design

June 12, 2010April 14, 2020 - by Jennifer Welsh

Canadian foreign policy has become a mishmash of conflicting priorities and half-baked initiatives. Can it be fixed?

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Illustration by Marco Cibola
Politics / September 2005

Revenge of the Small

September 12, 2005May 7, 2020 - by Paul Adams

After a lifetime of two-party rule in Ottawa, the little guys are finally winning

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Illustration by Leif Parsons
June 2005 / Politics

Desperately Seeking Ideas

June 12, 2005July 26, 2020 - by Allan Gregg

Politics has been reduced to a guessing game about what voters want. Here’s a thought: how about an election fought on real issues

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Michael Ignatieff sitting in office
May 2005 / Politics

Ignatieff’s Challenge

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Christopher Flavelle

Paul Martin once had a vision for Canada’s role in the world. Does he still?

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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