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Carney absent from 74 per cent of question periods

Carney absent from 74 per cent of question periods

The PM’s attendance record has drawn criticism from the opposition and experts. But some say his record reflects his priorities

by Seth Forward

Top Stories

‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy

‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy

by Alexandra Keeler

Should Canada re-open an embassy in Iran?

Should Canada re-open an embassy in Iran?

by Sam Forster

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Ottawa to match individual donations to Venezuela crisis

Ottawa to match individual donations to Venezuela crisis

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Explainer: Canada has expanded citizenship by descent. Here’s what changed

Explainer: Canada has expanded citizenship by descent. Here’s what changed

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Politics & Policy

The true worst-case scenario for CUSMA talks

The true worst-case scenario for CUSMA talks

Is Toronto ready for the World Cup?

Is Toronto ready for the World Cup?

‘One-time opportunity’: South Korea bets big on AI boom

‘One-time opportunity’: South Korea bets big on AI boom

Supreme Court boosts Trump’s power to fire officials, but protects Federal Reserve

Supreme Court boosts Trump’s power to fire officials, but protects Federal Reserve

Op-Ed: Canada’s manufactured war between young and old

Op-Ed: Canada’s manufactured war between young and old

London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones

London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones

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CO MMUNITY

Community

Canada’s Jesse Marsch praises history-making World Cup ‘heroes’

Canada’s Jesse Marsch praises history-making World Cup ‘heroes’

Canadian aid groups appeal for aid after Venezuela earthquakes

Canadian aid groups appeal for aid after Venezuela earthquakes

Drugs & Crime

‘Unprecedented spike’ in new synthetic drugs: UN watchdog

‘Unprecedented spike’ in new synthetic drugs: UN watchdog

Psilocybin bill takes centre stage at Toronto psychedelic screening

Psilocybin bill takes centre stage at Toronto psychedelic screening

Religion

‘True heroes’: Volunteers rebuild homes in destroyed Saskatchewan community

‘True heroes’: Volunteers rebuild homes in destroyed Saskatchewan community

New citizenship rules leave Canadian archivists overwhelmed

New citizenship rules leave Canadian archivists overwhelmed

Development Aid

UN moves to crack down on killers of peacekeepers

UN moves to crack down on killers of peacekeepers

Canada’s ‘shadow aid’ policy

Canada’s ‘shadow aid’ policy

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PROFESSIONAL

Does AI make the case for a UBI?

Workplaces need to take menopause seriously, federal committee told

It’s been 10 years of MAID. Is a national review needed?

World’s first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO

HEALTH & AGING

How heatwaves are dangerous to human health

How heatwaves are dangerous to human health

Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero: study

Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero: study

Father’s weight before conception can affect baby’s birth weight, research shows

Father’s weight before conception can affect baby’s birth weight, research shows

HEALTH-CARE REFORM

Universal health care, done better

Universal health care, done better

Rethinking our ‘third rail’: The role of private care in the world’s top health system

Rethinking our ‘third rail’: The role of private care in the world’s top health system

Solving Canada’s doctor deficit

Solving Canada’s doctor deficit

The case for Canadian pharmacare

The case for Canadian pharmacare

Universal health care in name only

Universal health care in name only

Single payer or hybrid? In pursuit of better health care

Single payer or hybrid? In pursuit of better health care

SECURITY

Australia sells advanced radar to Canada in $2.5B deal

Australia sells advanced radar to Canada in $2.5B deal

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

Shooting in Montreal leaves three dead, including suspect

Shooting in Montreal leaves three dead, including suspect

U.S. says needs $80B for Iran war, other bills

U.S. says needs $80B for Iran war, other bills

Family

The death of the ‘dad book’? Not so fast

The death of the ‘dad book’? Not so fast

Editorial: Ottawa’s social media bill is welcome. It won’t save us from ourselves

Editorial: Ottawa’s social media bill is welcome. It won’t save us from ourselves

Secret soulmates: How AI companions are reshaping intimacy

Secret soulmates: How AI companions are reshaping intimacy

Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say

Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say

COMMENTARY

Editorial: Carney must reverse his ‘gravy pledge’

Editorial: Carney must reverse his ‘gravy pledge’

by The Editorial Board

Op-Ed: Alberta’s choice — grievance or generosity

by Glen Argan

Editorial: Yes, OAS should be reformed. Here’s why

by The Editorial Board

Op-Ed: MAID, from the perspective of someone living with long COVID

by Arnold Neufeldt-Fast

‘Guerrilla’ tactics for navigating Canadian health care

by Alexandra Keeler

Op-Ed: Canada must move at the pace of global business

by Luke Schauerte

Editorial: Canada’s extraordinary new citizenship rules

by The Editorial Board

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