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Mark Carney says he might ramp up immigration again. We need to see his plan first

Mark Carney says he might ramp up immigration again. We need to see his plan first

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Adam Radwanski

In Trump’s America, watch a man die by firing squad from the comfort of your living room

In Trump’s America, watch a man die by firing squad from the comfort of your living room
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John Semley

Olivia Chow has a strong pro-police record — why isn’t she running on it?

Olivia Chow has a strong pro-police record — why isn’t she running on it?
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Matt Elliott

Chrystia Freeland book spills the tea on her ‘Unreliable Boyfriends’ and Justin Trudeau does not come off well

Chrystia Freeland book spills the tea on her ‘Unreliable Boyfriends’ and Justin Trudeau does not come off well
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Andrew Phillips

Who’s No. 3 on the Raptors? The sooner someone steps forward the better

Who’s No. 3 on the Raptors? The sooner someone steps forward the better
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Bruce Arthur

John Tavares is still ‘a pro being a pro,’ but is he slowing the progress of the Leafs’ youngsters?

John Tavares is still ‘a pro being a pro,’ but is he slowing the progress of the Leafs’ youngsters?
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Rosie Dimanno

The Maple Leafs could have won a Stanley Cup by now if they hadn’t traded Nazem Kadri

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Rosie Dimanno

Raptors mailbag: Caitlin Clark’s place in WNBA MVP voting is impossible to understand

Raptors mailbag: Caitlin Clark’s place in WNBA MVP voting is impossible to understand
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Doug Smith

Kawhi Leonard is both a spectator and a star in Raptors’ pre-season win over Clippers

Kawhi Leonard is both a spectator and a star in Raptors’ pre-season win over Clippers
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Bruce Arthur

The reason for the youth job crisis is closer than you think

The reason for the youth job crisis is closer than you think
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Jaime Watt

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s public execution will achieve the Fort Hood shooter’s ultimate goal — to become a martyr

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Éric Blais

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has laser eye surgery after his worst season at the plate. That’s a good first step

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has laser eye surgery after his worst season at the plate. That’s a good first step
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Mike Wilner

This single mom’s three-year battle for disability tax credit reveals a support system in crisis

This single mom’s three-year battle for disability tax credit reveals a support system in crisis
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Heather Scoffield

Carol Off on ideas vs. identity, and why she’s only recently discovered the depth of her patriotism

Carol Off on ideas vs. identity, and why she’s only recently discovered the depth of her patriotism
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Steve Paikin

Feeling a little ‘meh’ about Toronto’s election? There’s a reason to vote anyway

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Shawn Micallef

I don’t have much faith in elections. But this student protest gives me hope

I don’t have much faith in elections. But this student protest gives me hope
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Rick Salutin

Elon Musk loves Canadian separatism. He could help further unite our country

Elon Musk loves Canadian separatism. He could help further unite our country
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Bruce Arthur

Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize couldn’t have come at a sweeter moment

Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize couldn’t have come at a sweeter moment
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Star Editorial Board

As we stare down big changes to the labour force, there’s one advantage the U.S. has that Canada doesn’t

As we stare down big changes to the labour force, there’s one advantage the U.S. has that Canada doesn’t
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Justin Ling

Mitch Marner and the Leafs reconnect in Vegas without fighting words, unless you count the captain

Mitch Marner and the Leafs reconnect in Vegas without fighting words, unless you count the captain
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Rosie Dimanno

Here’s one place where Doug Ford definitely should not be shooting his mouth off

Here’s one place where Doug Ford definitely should not be shooting his mouth off
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Martin Regg Cohn

Elon Musk wants to break up Canada. Mark Carney should revoke his citizenship

Elon Musk wants to break up Canada. Mark Carney should revoke his citizenship
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Vinay Menon

Tumbler Ridge allegations describe a scary new frontier in crime

Tumbler Ridge allegations describe a scary new frontier in crime
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Susan Delacourt

A naked, gold Trump statue in the European parliament exposes a waning dictator

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Vinay Menon

Why Olivia Chow’s expanded school food program matters in the fight against childhood hunger

Why Olivia Chow’s expanded school food program matters in the fight against childhood hunger
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Shellene Drakes-Tull

Three years on, University of Toronto campus still sits on Oct. 7 fault lines

Three years on, University of Toronto campus still sits on Oct. 7 fault lines
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Rosie Dimanno

The Russian plague can get in line with all the other existential threats stressing us out

The Russian plague can get in line with all the other existential threats stressing us out
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Vinay Menon

Quebec’s election results mean Mark Carney must finally address the province

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Althia Raj

Quebec’s election results mean Mark Carney must finally address the province

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Althia Raj

What Alberta separatists get wrong about Quebec as a model for independence

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Andrew Phillips

Danielle Smith finds out that playing both sides of the fence is a losing strategy

Danielle Smith finds out that playing both sides of the fence is a losing strategy
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Gillian Steward

Olivia Chow’s campaign is playing it safe. Why now is the time to be bold

Olivia Chow’s campaign is playing it safe. Why now is the time to be bold
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Matt Elliott

Americans aren’t welcome in our sovereignty debates. That may not stop them

Americans aren’t welcome in our sovereignty debates. That may not stop them
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Susan Delacourt

Your condo board can ban your e-bike — even inside your own unit

Your condo board can ban your e-bike — even inside your own unit
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Bob Aaron

Spain outlaws votes on separation. Meanwhile Quebec and Alberta will determine Canada’s fate

Spain outlaws votes on separation. Meanwhile Quebec and Alberta will determine Canada’s fate
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Éric Blais

Toronto’s most vulnerable are losing their last lifelines — and a church is left holding the bag

Toronto’s most vulnerable are losing their last lifelines — and a church is left holding the bag
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Rosie Dimanno

There’s more than just Quebec’s future riding on this provincial election

There’s more than just Quebec’s future riding on this provincial election
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Justin Ling

Should Canada adopt a four-day work week?

Should Canada adopt a four-day work week?
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Katharine Lake Berz

Canada’s uranium fuels the world. Cameco is cashing in

Canada’s uranium fuels the world. Cameco is cashing in
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David Olive

AI slop is turning Toronto politics into a sci-fi dystopia, but it’s not too late to change course

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Shawn Micallef

The Stelco layoffs are a reminder that foreign owners often don’t keep their promises

The Stelco layoffs are a reminder that foreign owners often don’t keep their promises
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Adam Radwanski

Does Brad Bradford believe in anything other than himself?

Does Brad Bradford believe in anything other than himself?
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Richard Warnica

The biggest problem with Tennessee’s death penalty travesty isn’t the botched execution

The biggest problem with Tennessee’s death penalty travesty isn’t the botched execution
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Andrew Phillips

In Mark Carney’s Canada, a pipeline announcement is the new unity rally

In Mark Carney’s Canada, a pipeline announcement is the new unity rally
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Susan Delacourt

Cat parents, I beg you: please don’t rely on your pet to find true love

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Vinay Menon

It’s not just me, navigating the online world is an all-ages crisis

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Cathrin Bradbury

Mark Carney’s massive hidden fossil-fuel subsidy shows us where the prime minister stands

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Linda McQuaig

BlackBerry is betting big on cars, robots and AI. It’s paying off

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David Olive

Who does Mark Carney really listen to? I asked the insiders

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Justin Ling

How Ontario’s private clinics are draining taxpayer dollars and staff from public health care

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Iris Gorfinkel