Officials say tying aid to trade delivers ‘win-win’ results for the Global South and Canadians. Critics warn it risks reviving ‘tied aid’
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Posted inCulture
Is Toronto ready for the World Cup?
Sources worry Toronto has done a poor job of promoting and preparing for the World Cup and the surge of visitors it will bring
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India government plan for more women in parliament fails vote
Opposition blocks seat expansion amid fears it would tilt power toward Modi’s northern political strongholds
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Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim
Probe focuses on suspicious over and concerning governance claims raised in high-impact CBC cricket documentary
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Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat
Vatican leader steps into global spotlight after condemning U.S. threats and drawing fierce response from U.S. president
Posted inHealth
Universal health care in name only
Canada and Australia both have fragmented, underfunded mental health-care systems; European countries highlight a better model
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Scrutiny at stake as Liberals consider committee overhaul
Conservatives say committees’ composition should reflect the results of last year’s election, while Liberals hint at changes
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U.S. House rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
Democrats failed to secure enough support to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Make floor crossers prove they retain voters’ support
A precedent from New Brunswick shows there is a simple fix to Parliament’s floor-crossing problem
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Do MPs get rewarded for switching parties?
Experts say MPs are unlikely to receive direct benefits for crossing the floor, but there can be soft inducements to make the switch