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Avoiding a Looming Constitutional Crisis in the Senate
This essay was first published on May 14, 2024, in The Hub, with the title “Howard Anglin and Ray Pennings: Canada Is Careening Towards a Constitutional Crisis in the Senate.” It has been republished with permission and is presented here with slight changes.
May 18, 2024
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Announcing the fourth group to participate in the NextGEN Fellowship program.
May 29, 2024
Alberta’s Federal Child Care Agreement Fizzles in First Year
Implementation challenges mar rollout of national child care program in Alberta.
May 28, 2024
NWT Leaves Most Federal Child Care Funding Unspent in First Year
The territorial rollout of the federal child care program has been marred by funding confusion and controversy.
May 28, 2024
A Coming “Chill” on Religious Expression?
Policing hate speech comes with complications.
May 24, 2024