Alberta’s secession movement is entering a new phase as religious leaders weigh in on the separation drive.
While some see the Free Alberta Strategy as a way to protect traditional values, others are divided on the role the church should play in political independence.
From ultra-processed foods to unregulated smartphone use in schools, Canadian policy is failing to address the root causes of the youth mental health emergency.
Experts say rebuilding the proverbial village is the only way forward.
Canada’s $2.4B AI strategy prioritizes technological innovation but lacks a clear plan for worker protection.
Experts warn that automation in customer service and entry level roles could disrupt long term career pathways.
The federal government is facing questions over its contradictory stance on the U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran.
While Prime Minister Carney initially offered support, recent remarks suggest growing internal divisions and legal concerns.
Khamenei is dead, but for Canada’s Iranian diaspora, the emotions are complex.
Between the joy of a regime’s collapse and the terror of foreign war, a community is grappling with what comes next.
Can Iran achieve true freedom from within?
The proposed Alto high-speed rail network is being called a 'fast-track to 50 years of losses.'
With an estimated cost of $80B, critics argue the project relies on overly generous demand assumptions and leaves most of the nation out.
Is this a nation-building project or an expensive mistake?
Alberta is entering a high-stakes referendum season.
Alongside government questions, a citizen-led petition is pushing to ask Albertans if the province should separate from Canada.
While 29 per cent favour independence, 65 per cent still want to remain.
Will Alberta secede from Canada?
Ontario's transition from supervised consumption to recovery-focused HART Hubs is approaching the one year mark.
While staff report some successes in changing lives, critical gaps in housing and treatment beds remain. Overdose calls have hit record highs since the closures.
Is a Mexican cartel war about to make Canadian streets more dangerous?
As the CJNG faces a power vacuum, the supply chains for fentanyl reaching the country are at risk of a violent realignment.
What happens in Jalisco matters in Canada.
Canada is extending Operation UNIFIER to 2029 and pledging $2B in new military aid.
The mission expansion includes 400 armoured vehicles and tougher sanctions on Russian oil exports.
Ottawa remains committed to backing Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Declaration calls for converting 20% of churches to housing
Places of worship are the second largest holders of land in Canada. A new declaration says they can help solve Canada’s housing crisis.
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The debate over school resource officers is back as boards across Canada relaunch police programs.
Proponents say officers build vital relationships and keep schools safe, but critics argue that their presence acts as surveillance.
Is the return of police the right move for student safety?
Should police be in schools?
School boards across Canada are bringing police back into schools.
Experts say the Tumbler Ridge shooting may cause others to follow suit.
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Canada’s arms export regime has a giant back door.
Bill C-233 aims to close the U.S. loophole that allows military goods to flow unmonitored into global conflicts.
With a vote coming next week the question is simple: Does integration justify a lack of accountability?
Do U.S.-destined arms exports require better scrutiny?
Advocates say better oversight of U.S.-bound military exports is needed as Canadians increasingly query how the U.S. uses its arms.
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Researchers in B.C. have unlocked a way to grow vital immune cells from stem cells.
This breakthrough could lead to mass produced cancer therapies that are faster and cheaper than current custom treatments.
Most Canadian Olympians go into debt to represent our country.
CAN Fund now supports 85 per cent of the winter team to help cover fees and training.
With federal funding lagging behind the actual costs of elite sport, private charity is filling the gap.
