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In Kingston, an agonizing question: What to do about Sir John A. Macdonald?

In the News | September 30, 2019

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You can’t escape John A. Macdonald − or Sir John A., as some locals affectionately call him – in the quaint Victorian streets of Kingston. More than 125 years after his death, Canada’s first Prime... read more

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British Supreme Court rules PM Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament illegal

In the News | September 24, 2019

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Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was illegal, handing the Prime Minister a major setback and opening the door to a renewed battle with parliamentarians over Brexit.... read more

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Canadian federal election guide: What you need to know before Oct. 21

Lesson Plans | September 24, 2019

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The Globe and Mail Explainer lays out the party leaders, key issues and policy platforms of the five major parties vying for our votes in the federal election slated for October 21st.... read more

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Antiheroes are no longer hot in sports – just look at the fall and disgrace of Antonio Brown

In the News | September 23, 2019

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This week, Antonio Brown was freed from football and can now take up his real passion – becoming a full-time litigator of his many grievances. At least, that’s what it sounds like. Brown was cut... read more

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Liberals, Conservatives target families in battle for votes

In the News | September 18, 2019

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Families were once again the main target of campaign messages from the Liberals and the Conservatives on Tuesday as the two parties set their sights on taking a lead in the neck-and-neck race. The parties... read more

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This country needs to help renters more than it needs another program to help home buyers

In the News | September 16, 2019

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The Liberal election announcement on housing on Thursday is a reminder of how we cling to the outdated idea of home ownership for all. House prices in some of our biggest cities are rising to... read more

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Canadian federal election guide: What you need to know before Oct. 21

In the News | September 10, 2019

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Trudeau’s Liberals, Scheer’s Conservatives and Singh’s NDP are jockeying for supremacy in the 2019 federal race. Here’s what you need to know about the issues, key dates to watch and how to register to vote.... read more

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No federal leader a ‘clear winner’ on leading an ethical government: poll

In the News | September 10, 2019

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No federal leader has a clear advantage on the question of who would be best at leading an ethical government, according to a new poll conducted by Nanos Research for The Globe and Mail. Twenty-three... read more

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After Trump calls on China to investigate Bidens, released text messages show attempted negotiations with Ukraine

In the News | September 4, 2019

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U.S. President Donald Trump has openly called for both China and Ukraine to investigate one of his chief political rivals – publicly soliciting the kind of foreign election interference for which he already faces an... read more

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Bernier’s vitriol toward Greta Thunberg showcases a wider trend of contempt by political figures

In the News | September 4, 2019

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On Monday, Maxime Bernier sent out a string of tweets attacking Greta Thunberg, the student environmental activist. The leader of the new People’s Party seeks to bring to Canada a poison afflicting many democracies: the... read more

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