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Most Canadians expect ‘broad societal transformation’ once pandemic ends, and we’re in for a ‘wild ride,’ says pollster Graves

Addressing racial and economic inequality as well as tackling climate change are increasingly on Canadians’ minds as the pandemic continues to wind down, who see that government is perhaps more capable of taking on a more ambitious agenda given its handling of the national crisis.

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July 19, 2021

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Most Canadians expect ‘broad societal transformation’ once pandemic ends, and we’re in for a ‘wild ride,’ says pollster Graves

Addressing racial and economic inequality as well as tackling climate change are increasingly on Canadians’ minds as the pandemic continues to wind down, who see that government is perhaps more capable of taking on a more ambitious agenda given its handling of the national crisis.

CRA has ‘eroded trust,’ Senator says, as minister tasks agency with creating 100-day improvement plan

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

Foreign influence watchdog needs experience and compassion, not eminence: national security experts

‘Waiting is deadly for Palestinians’: Canada can’t put off state recognition, says NDP’s McPherson

Latvia extension forges near-permanent Canadian Army presence in Europe, leaving limited ability to deploy elsewhere

Ministers also expected to take scissors to office budgets in spending review

Ministers also expected to take scissors to office budgets in spending review

Canadian decision to remove counter-tariffs cautiously applauded by advocates, some economists

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

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We need a ‘Carney moment’ in health care

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

Railways: Canada’s next great nation-building project

From aid to advantage: re-imagining Canada–Africa relations

Democracy will not defend itself—that’s our job

Democracy will not defend itself—that’s our job

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Most Canadians expect ‘broad societal transformation’ once pandemic ends, and we’re in for a ‘wild ride,’ says pollster Graves

Addressing racial and economic inequality as well as tackling climate change are increasingly on Canadians’ minds as the pandemic continues to wind down, who see that government is perhaps more capable of taking on a more ambitious agenda given its handling of the national crisis.

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