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Soldiers of the 41 Canadian Brigade Group carry ammunition for C9 squad automatic weapons during training at CFB Suffield, Alta., in October 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

How Canada could defend itself against an American invasion

Beyond Donald Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric, there are many material and geo-strategic reasons why Canada must take his threats to Canadian sovereignty very seriously.
Nous avons tendance à associer certains sons, comme « i » ou « t », à de petites tailles, et d’autres, comme « o » ou « b », à de grandes tailles. Une nouvelle étude montre que ces associations influencent aussi notre perception des en-cas. (Unsplash)

Le simple nom d’un aliment influence la perception que l’on a de son poids

Le nom d’un aliment peut-il influencer notre appétit et nos choix ? Une étude montre que certaines sonorités nous font percevoir un en-cas comme plus lourd, plus léger ou plus rassasiant, et peuvent même peser sur notre intention d’achat.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about Canada’s response to new U.S. tariffs during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Aug. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

Mark Carney’s defiance: Canada shows the world how to respond to Donald Trump’s threats

Canada cannot match the U.S. economically, but it can make Donald Trump’s trade war politically costly as the U.S. heads toward midterm elections.
Home buyers typically compare factors such as price, size and location, but not energy use or emissions, when choosing where to live. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Homebuyers are choosing homes with much higher carbon footprints than they realize

Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference as Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham looks on following the announcement of a new hydro, wind and transmission projects, in St. John’s, N.L., on Aug. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Is Mark Carney’s ‘Canada Strong’ brand starting to wane? Blame brand politics if so

Being seen as an effective crisis manager is central to Mark Carney’s political brand, but an emphasis on communication and symbolism in support of the brand can only go so far. Results matter.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and President Donald J. Trump wave from the stage after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, on July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The FIFA World Cup should belong to fans, not super‑rich investors

An institution that belongs to everyone and to no one is a fragile thing. It survives on a shared conviction that some goods are not for sale and belong to the community.
President Donald Trump speaks with Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, in June 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)

Donald Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ means reneging on them. That’s why Canada cannot capitulate

Countries that sign deals with the Trump administration are quickly finding out that the stability and certainty they hoped to purchase was an illusion.
Upholding the promise of Canadian birthright citizenship requires more than legal action — it needs leadership with the courage to reverse racist reproductive rhetoric and question false narratives. (Eyasu Etsub/Unsplash)

The U.S. narrowly upheld birthright citizenship. What about Canada?

Birthright citizenship has become a point of debate as some governments adopt more restrictive policies aimed at limiting access to citizenship for some migrants.
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand (1) saves a goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles on June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

At the 2026 World Cup, there will be more winners than just the champion

While it’s impossible to predict the champion, the 2026 World Cup already has many winners: the qualifying teams, the host countries and FIFA are all reaping record financial and media benefits.
Prime Minister Mark Carney with FIFA President Gianni Intantino at Aberdeen Park in Ottawa on May 24, 2026. Canada is one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to be the most profitable in FIFA’s history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Spectacular deficits and record revenues: FIFA’s financial cycles are a winning strategy

Thanks to its strong assets, substantial financial reserves, and sustained investment capacity, FIFA remains one of the most powerful sports organizations in the world.

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