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Canada Post is a vital Canadian institution—why doesn’t the government act that way?
On May 23, Canada Post workers once again entered a legal strike position. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) had previously been on strike…
The latest research, analysis and commentary on issues that matter to you
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Populism ascending
Photo of Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore. Donald Trump was still about two weeks away from winning the U.S. presidency when The Populist Explosion was…
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If you haven’t been to the library recently, you’re missing out
[A] library extends cultural services by providing everyone with an open area which serves as a venue for civil activity and creative ability. Libraries, which…
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Debunking the Fraser Institute’s latest scaremongering on Indigenous rights
In a particularly repugnant move, the Fraser Institute chose National Aboriginal Day (June 21) to release a report by Tom Flanagan claiming that a sharp…
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Canada 150: Reconciling who we are with who we want to be
We all want to feel good about what Canada stands for. From progress on LGBTQ rights, to communities coming together to support new immigrants, to…
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Still struggling: Racialized workers in the post-pandemic labour market
Racialized workers in Canada faced extra challenges during the pandemic. The recovery has been equally difficult.
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Painting itself into a corner: LNG and the climate-affordability trade-off in B.C.
The B.C. government has painted itself into a corner by claiming to be climate action leaders while at the same time encouraging increased gas production for export
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Hollowed out: Ontario public hospitals and the rise of private staffing agencies
Ontario’s hospitals are being privatized through the costly use of for-profit staffing agencies
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
Hard-hitting news from our offices
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Low income families in Canada have less disposable income than ever
Canadian households spent an average of $76,750 on goods and services in 2023, a substantial increase of 14.3 per cent over 2021. This boost…
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Can the federal Build Canada Homes program finally crack the nut of housing affordability?
While housing took a backseat to the Trump trade war in the 2025 federal election, the Liberal platform included some important new…
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Saskatchewan government speaks in riddles when it comes to treaty rights
The Saskatchewan government loves to celebrate treaties.
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North Dakota Cow Crap Will Harm Lake Winnipeg
Massive dairy concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) being permitted and proposed in North Dakota are a threat to our waterways, including Lake…
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Let’s call Bill 5 what it is—a power grab
During Ontario’s February electoral campaign, Doug Ford capitalised on domestic and international stories which affectionately dubbed him “Captain Canada.” Donning a “Canada…
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In this Canadian election, young voters are an afterthought
Engaging young electors has been a cross-party issue for several elections, and yet many post-secondary students who are living away from their…
