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Canada must support international accountability for Iran

Canada must support international accountability for Iran

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yesterday 8

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Irwin Cotler

A grotesque cloak of silence in Nova Scotia

A grotesque cloak of silence in Nova Scotia

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yesterday 8

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The Editorial Board

Canada is putting Palestinian grad students in unfair immigration limbo

Canada is putting Palestinian grad students in unfair immigration limbo

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yesterday 8

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Alex Neve

In the Middle East and Gulf region, the Iran war will change everything

In the Middle East and Gulf region, the Iran war will change everything

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yesterday 8

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Dennis Horak

Pierre Poilievre plants the seeds of an alternative to the Carney doctrine

Pierre Poilievre plants the seeds of an alternative to the Carney doctrine

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yesterday 8

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Andrew Coyne

Why is Canada elbows-up to Trump, but arms-out for Xi and Modi?

Why is Canada elbows-up to Trump, but arms-out for Xi and Modi?

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yesterday 7

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Robyn Urback

As government debt surges, a moment of truth approaches

As government debt surges, a moment of truth approaches

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yesterday 7

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Konrad Yakabuski

As Canada rushes megaprojects, a mental-health crisis in the oil sands remains largely hidden

As Canada rushes megaprojects, a mental-health crisis in the oil sands remains largely hidden

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previous day 0

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Trina Moyles

In the age of AI, the fog of war thickens

In the age of AI, the fog of war thickens

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previous day 7

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Bessma Momani

Canada has nothing to gain from supporting the war in Iran – but much to lose

Canada has nothing to gain from supporting the war in Iran – but much to lose

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previous day 8

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Thomas Juneau

Mark Carney ties his own foreign policy in knots

Mark Carney ties his own foreign policy in knots

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previous day 9

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Campbell Clark

Menopausal hormone therapy is free in B.C. and Manitoba. Why not in the rest of Canada?

Menopausal hormone therapy is free in B.C. and Manitoba. Why not in the rest of Canada?

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previous day 10

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André Picard

The Liberals have muzzled the federal fiscal watchdog

The Liberals have muzzled the federal fiscal watchdog

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previous day 8

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The Editorial Board

The West’s delicate, troubling dance with Trump on Iran

The West’s delicate, troubling dance with Trump on Iran

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previous day 10

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Gary Mason

Cancelled Canadian trips to Cuba might just be a good thing

Cancelled Canadian trips to Cuba might just be a good thing

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previous day 8

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Victor Vigas Alvarez

In Germany, and elsewhere, fear of the outsider has become the defining political currency of our time

In Germany, and elsewhere, fear of the outsider has become the defining political currency of our time

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previous day 10

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Jonathan Garfinkel

In Iran, Trump is doing what his predecessors should have done long ago

In Iran, Trump is doing what his predecessors should have done long ago

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wednesday 0

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Konrad Yakabuski

Carney’s India strategy promises many benefits

Carney’s India strategy promises many benefits

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wednesday 0

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Sanjay Ruparelia

After shackling Canada to Trump’s war in Iran, Carney’s course correction is wise

After shackling Canada to Trump’s war in Iran, Carney’s course correction is wise

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wednesday 6

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Lawrence Martin

Upgrade the Trans-Canada at all due speed

Upgrade the Trans-Canada at all due speed

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wednesday 9

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The Editorial Board

Canada is not a middle power – it’s a future great power

Canada is not a middle power – it’s a future great power

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wednesday 10

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Irvin Studin

In turbulent times, Canada and Japan must remain reliable allies

In turbulent times, Canada and Japan must remain reliable allies

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wednesday 10

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Yamanouchi kanji

I’ve had a chronic illness for 25 years. Your advice won’t fix me

I’ve had a chronic illness for 25 years. Your advice won’t fix me

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wednesday 10

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Teghan beaudette

Why even Iraq war hawks should oppose this war

Why even Iraq war hawks should oppose this war

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03.03.2026 0

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Andrew Coyne

R.I.P., fiscal sanity in Canada

R.I.P., fiscal sanity in Canada

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03.03.2026 0

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Gary Mason

Dark days are ahead for B.C. – literally

Dark days are ahead for B.C. – literally

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03.03.2026 0

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Marsha Lederman

Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead, but the Islamic Republic was always bigger than just him

Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead, but the Islamic Republic was always bigger than just him

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03.03.2026 8

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Samira Mohyeddin

No time for truth in this reset with India

No time for truth in this reset with India

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03.03.2026 7

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Campbell Clark

Trump offers Iran militarism, authoritarianism and corruption instead of a coherent plan

Trump offers Iran militarism, authoritarianism and corruption instead of a coherent plan

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03.03.2026 7

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Timothy Snyder

Will Iran ever be free?

Will Iran ever be free?

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02.03.2026 9

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Marina Nemat

Alberta’s oil inheritance is being pilfered (by Albertans)

Alberta’s oil inheritance is being pilfered (by Albertans)

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02.03.2026 10

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The Editorial Board

Iran is a new front in the fight against the authoritarian bloc

Iran is a new front in the fight against the authoritarian bloc

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02.03.2026 10

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The Editorial Board

While Canada diversifies trade away from the U.S., Mexico chooses concessions

While Canada diversifies trade away from the U.S., Mexico chooses concessions

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02.03.2026 10

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David Agren

Carney picks a realpolitik side on Iran war

Carney picks a realpolitik side on Iran war

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02.03.2026 10

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Campbell Clark

For Israel, war again

For Israel, war again

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02.03.2026 10

The Globe and Mail

Marsha Lederman

Donald Trump isn’t the president of peace – he’s the most dangerous man on the planet

Donald Trump isn’t the president of peace – he’s the most dangerous man on the planet

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01.03.2026 9

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Debra Thompson

Two wrongs don’t make a right in the Iran war

Two wrongs don’t make a right in the Iran war

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01.03.2026 8

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Hussein banai

Will the U.S.-Israel attack help end Iranians’ suffering – or make it worse?

Will the U.S.-Israel attack help end Iranians’ suffering – or make it worse?

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01.03.2026 9

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Dennis Horak

Which regime? What change? Iran’s complexity means there are no magic bullets

Which regime? What change? Iran’s complexity means there are no magic bullets

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01.03.2026 10

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Doug Saunders

Zamboni dreams: A found poem about ice resurfacers

Zamboni dreams: A found poem about ice resurfacers

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28.02.2026 20

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Claire Cameron

News To Me – The silver lining

News To Me – The silver lining

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28.02.2026 10

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Gabrielle Drolet

A clean slate for Ontario’s school boards

A clean slate for Ontario’s school boards

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28.02.2026 10

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The Editorial Board

It took years for my Indigenous husband to find his way home. That’s why pretendians only add insult to injury

It took years for my Indigenous husband to find his way home. That’s why pretendians only add insult to injury

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28.02.2026 20

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Patricia onysko

What is Europe even for? Decline and tragedy at the heart of the West

What is Europe even for? Decline and tragedy at the heart of the West

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28.02.2026 10

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Ethan Lou

Cities in Australia and New Zealand get the little things right. Why can’t ours?

Cities in Australia and New Zealand get the little things right. Why can’t ours?

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28.02.2026 10

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Marcus Gee

Donald Trump may yet survive – but he is currently losing

Donald Trump may yet survive – but he is currently losing

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27.02.2026 10

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Andrew Coyne

AI needs more transparency and clearer standards – not more reporting to law enforcement

AI needs more transparency and clearer standards – not more reporting to law enforcement

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27.02.2026 9

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Michael Geist

Don’t leave AI safety to the tech bros

Don’t leave AI safety to the tech bros

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27.02.2026 10

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The Editorial Board

What Canada can learn from Norway’s winning Olympic strategy

What Canada can learn from Norway’s winning Olympic strategy

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27.02.2026 10

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Jason dyck

It’s hard to hate when you’re laughing

It’s hard to hate when you’re laughing

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27.02.2026 10

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Ray Robertson