Politics

A Canadian Minister Needed a Stem Cell Donor. This Young German Man Stepped In

Dominic Leblanc won seven elections. But he was unlikely to win against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma—until a young overseas donor came to his rescue.

What a “Vote of No Confidence” Means in Canadian Politics

Here’s what happens when Canada’s opposition parties decide they can’t support the government.


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How to Keep the Peace at Family Dinner This Holiday

Don’t see eye to eye with family members on a hot-button issue? Relationship and wellness expert Deepak Kashyap shares tips...


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12 Things That Will Happen When Prince Charles Becomes King

When our beloved Queen Elizabeth passes, the Prince of Wales will inherit the throne—the first coronation of a British monarch...


The Real Reasons People Fall for Conspiracy Theories

Some people believe vaccines install tracking devices in humans. We quiz psychology professor Ghayda Hassan to find out why people...

Could You Really Be Jailed for Failing to Complete the Census?

If you’re tempted to “forget” to fill out the questionnaire, don’t.


Word Power: Test Your Knowledge of These Canadian Election Terms

A strong grasp of election terminology gives power to the people. See if you can pick out the winning definitions.

Here’s What Happens If a U.S. President Won’t Leave Office

It's more complicated than you might think.


How Prince Harry Coped with Princess Diana’s Death

Although the people lost their princess on Aug. 31, 1997, Prince Harry lost his mother.


15 of the Most Inspirational and Uplifting Nelson Mandela Quotes

To celebrate the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, the South African politician and champion of anti-apartheid, here is a collection...


Who Does Justin Trudeau Think He Is?

Back in 2013, Justin Trudeau was the son of a political giant and the new 
hope for the beleaguered Liberal...

15 Minutes with Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien

After the publication of his memoir, we talked to Jean Chrétien about advising Justin Trudeau, tiring of Donald Trump and...


8 Funny Political Quotes (and Insults) You Can’t Help But Laugh At

Canada is a great country, but as far as put-downs go, we can learn a thing or two from our...


10 Powerful Ways the World Still Honours Nelson Mandela

There's no doubt South African leader Nelson Mandela, who was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December...


34 Quotes from Famous Canadians That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

What makes Canadians so hilarious? We searched far and wide for the answer— check out this collection of wisecracks and...


6 Crazy Predictions That Actually Came True

These thought leaders made predictions—and ended up with pretty spot-on visions of the future. Coincidence or clairvoyance? You decide.

15 Minutes with Harry Leslie Smith

Harry Leslie Smith, now well into his nineties, speaks about his second career as a political activist, protecting universal health...


12 Historical Predictions That Completely, Utterly Missed the Mark

Elvis should stick to his day job? Excessive smoking plays a minor role in lung cancer? Check out these seriously...


There’s a New Lipstick Inspired by… Margaret Trudeau?

There's a new nude-pink lipstick on the market. The inspiration for the shade? None other than Margaret Trudeau.


4 Things That Can Happen to Canada Under a Donald Trump Presidency

He might be President of the United States, but Donald Trump's actions are bound to affect Canada too. Here's how...