How weaving helped invent modern computing — and is shaping its future
Weaving is an ancient craft that is still practised as a hobby by many people around the world.
Canada must rethink how it contributes to international climate finance
Different types of funding shape what projects are possible, who benefits from any successes and who bears the burden of any failures.
Pakistan’s voter turnout decline
Why more women registered, but fewer cast ballots in 2024.
What the Montreal Canadiens’ hockey playoff run reveals about faith, belonging and the sacred
With the Montreal Canadiens now competing in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres, their fans continue to show devotion for their beloved team in perhaps surprising ways.
‘Canadian experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market
Canada positions itself as a nation in need of skilled immigrants to address labour shortages, support an aging population and drive economic growth. But the reality of Canada’s labour market tells a different story.
Another MP jumps to Carney’s Liberals, igniting concerns about the health of Canada’s democracy
Marilyn Gladu is the most recent MP to cross the floor to the Liberals, the fifth to do so since Mark Carney became prime minister a year ago.
Counting trans people: Why better data collection is essential for better policy
Trans people are still systematically under-counted or obscured in the data that shapes policy.
What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so much to the global economy?
It is a particularly important piece of global real estate in terms of the energy sector and one of the busiest and most strategically significant shipping routes in the world.