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Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Brian Mulroney’s popularity surging as the current PM faces growing criticism
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Opinion: Canadian MPs need an incentive to lower the voting age to 16 from 18 — and there’s none in sight

Opinion: Canadian MPs need an incentive to lower the voting age to 16 from 18 — and there’s none in sight

In 1970, Canadian MPs used the act of lowering the federal voting age as a tool to prevent further youth protests and unrest. No such catalyst exists today amid calls to lower the voting age to 16.
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Opinion: Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past

Opinion: Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past

The Canada-U.S. Columbia River is relied upon by millions and governed by a treaty in desperate need of updating. Here is how a modern Columbia River Treaty could work.
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Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

New poll shows broad support for a national service program, but enthusiasm varies based on region
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Opinion: Canadian Future Party makes a push to restore rational political discourse

Opinion: Canadian Future Party makes a push to restore rational political discourse

Amid polarized political division, a new party is emerging to provide a balanced alternative
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Opinion: ‘Radical’ rhetoric all part of the game in Canadian politics

Opinion: ‘Radical’ rhetoric all part of the game in Canadian politics

Few Canadians identify as extreme left or extreme right, but that's not stopping opponents from labelling them as such
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Opinion: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

Opinion: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Federal Conservatives ahead in the polls in nearly every respect

Federal Conservatives ahead in the polls in nearly every respect

Survey reveals growing discontent with Trudeau's economic management amid Conservative rise in popularity
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Opinion: Poll finds majority of Canadians are opposed to military conscription if war breaks out

Opinion: Poll finds majority of Canadians are opposed to military conscription if war breaks out

A forthcoming poll finds that although the majority of respondents oppose conscription, all age categories are more likely to support conscription if it is gender-neutral.
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Opinion: Good data can build trust in the energy sector’s climate action

Opinion: Good data can build trust in the energy sector’s climate action

New amendments to Canada's Competition Act will compel companies to back up their environmental claims with data
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