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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 plans to 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 plans to boost…
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Where do Indigenous nations fit in renewed Canadian nationalism?
Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum follow a similar playbook as those he first imposed in 2018. What’s different this time around?…
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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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Don’t be fooled by big numbers—Ontario budget fails to address years-long funding shortfalls
A lot has happened since the last Ontario budget. U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada and the rest of the world.…
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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
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News deprivation
The last 16 years have not been kind to local news outlets in Canada. Now 2.5 million Canadians don’t have access to local news. That’s a problem for our democracy.