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What the Canadian government should do on health equity. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

What the Canadian government should do on seniors’ and long-term care. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

Many people contributed to this unique Canadian effort. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

What the Canadian government should do on artificial intelligence. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

Ce que le gouvernement canadien devrait faire en matière d’éducation postsecondaire. Une véritable indépendance exige un nouveau modèle économique.

What the Canadian government should do on racial equity. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

Ce que le gouvernement canadien devrait faire en matière de pauvreté et sécurité du revenu. Une véritable indépendance exige un nouveau modèle économique.

What the Canadian government should do on incarceration. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

Ce que le gouvernement canadien devrait faire en matière de santé. Une véritable indépendance exige un nouveau modèle économique.

Ce que le gouvernement canadien devrait faire en matière de fonction publique. Une véritable indépendance exige un nouveau modèle économique.

What the Canadian government should do on post-secondary education. Because true independence needs a new economic model.

What the Canadian government should do on gender equality. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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