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The economics of religious belief

The economics of religious belief

A new study says religion’s influence helps explain why some nations prosper and others don’t — and Canada is no exception

by John Longhurst

Top Stories

Op-Ed: Victims of transnational repression need targeted support

Op-Ed: Victims of transnational repression need targeted support

by Sheryl Saperia and Sarah Teich

In cod we trust

In cod we trust

by Seth Forward

Editor’s Picks

Editorial: Distracted by one superpower, Canada ignores the other

Editorial: Distracted by one superpower, Canada ignores the other

by The Editorial Board

‘Neither universal nor equitable’: Report proposes reform to Quebec child-care system

‘Neither universal nor equitable’: Report proposes reform to Quebec child-care system

by Meagan Gillmore

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Politics & Policy

Muslim aid groups squeezed by Canada’s anti-terror financing rules: report

Muslim aid groups squeezed by Canada’s anti-terror financing rules: report

George Clooney says U.S. run by ‘least qualified people’

George Clooney says U.S. run by ‘least qualified people’

Canada’s central bank holds rate steady but warns of U.S. trade war impacts

Canada’s central bank holds rate steady but warns of U.S. trade war impacts

Finance Minister Champagne says Russia’s G20 presence sparked ‘discomfort’

Finance Minister Champagne says Russia’s G20 presence sparked ‘discomfort’

Carney says Trump admin’s Canada insults are ‘not productive’

Carney says Trump admin’s Canada insults are ‘not productive’

Carney’s Liberals sweep byelections as U.S. trade war rages

Carney’s Liberals sweep byelections as U.S. trade war rages

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OUR SUMMER SERIES

Carney government overhauls pesticide laws with little scrutiny

Carney government overhauls pesticide laws with little scrutiny

New ‘omnibus’ elections law does not go far enough: experts

New ‘omnibus’ elections law does not go far enough: experts

Tougher bail, sentencing laws take effect after years of pressure

Tougher bail, sentencing laws take effect after years of pressure

Canada criminalizes coercive control. Can the system deliver?

Canada criminalizes coercive control. Can the system deliver?

New hate law takes effect amid warnings it is ‘vague and worrisome’

New hate law takes effect amid warnings it is ‘vague and worrisome’

Experts raise privacy concerns after MPs rush through Bill C-22

Experts raise privacy concerns after MPs rush through Bill C-22

CO MMUNITY

Community

The battle for boys’ attention

The battle for boys’ attention

Black summer: How Canada can improve its wildfire strategy

Black summer: How Canada can improve its wildfire strategy

Drugs & Crime

‘Longevity economy’ fuels peptide boom

‘Longevity economy’ fuels peptide boom

Drugged driving: Drugs now outpace alcohol in fatal car crashes

Drugged driving: Drugs now outpace alcohol in fatal car crashes

Religion

Pope ignites debate over growing militarization and war

Pope ignites debate over growing militarization and war

‘Every hand goes up’: How charities are rethinking their strategy and vision

‘Every hand goes up’: How charities are rethinking their strategy and vision

Development Aid

Aid cuts hitting people with disabilities hard: survey

Aid cuts hitting people with disabilities hard: survey

HIV progress in ‘real danger’ as global funding plummets

HIV progress in ‘real danger’ as global funding plummets

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PROFESSIONAL

Phonics returns to Ontario’s Kindergarten classes. Are teachers ready?

‘Explosion of happiness’: Report shows how to reduce seniors’ social isolation

‘Disturbing’: Most women report disrespect during childbirth: study

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead

HEALTH & AGING

At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study

At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study

Cancer vaccines are finally showing results. Can Canada deliver them?

Cancer vaccines are finally showing results. Can Canada deliver them?

Mental illness is just one part of the homelessness crisis

Mental illness is just one part of the homelessness crisis

Family

What is taking the place of sex? A conversation with ‘Sextinction’ author Debra Soh

What is taking the place of sex? A conversation with ‘Sextinction’ author Debra Soh

The biology of intergenerational trauma

The biology of intergenerational trauma

Build Canada Homes’ vague goals concern experts

Build Canada Homes’ vague goals concern experts

Most U.K. teens to opt out of planned social media curfew: poll

Most U.K. teens to opt out of planned social media curfew: poll

HEALTH-CARE REFORM

Universal health care, done better

Universal health care, done better

Rethinking our ‘third rail’: The role of private care in the world’s top health system

Rethinking our ‘third rail’: The role of private care in the world’s top health system

Solving Canada’s doctor deficit

Solving Canada’s doctor deficit

The case for Canadian pharmacare

The case for Canadian pharmacare

Universal health care in name only

Universal health care in name only

Single payer or hybrid? In pursuit of better health care

Single payer or hybrid? In pursuit of better health care

DEVELOPMENT AID REFORM

Is climate finance really development aid?

Is climate finance really development aid?

Norway’s development aid minister on what aid leadership looks like

Norway’s development aid minister on what aid leadership looks like

‘Moving in a herd’: Global shift in development aid underway

‘Moving in a herd’: Global shift in development aid underway

‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy

‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy

COMMENTARY

Op-Ed: The case for a Universal Basic Income

Op-Ed: The case for a Universal Basic Income

by Philippe Cyr

Editorial: The case for de-escalation

by The Editorial Board

Op-Ed: If being Canadian has a price, let’s pay it

by John Stapleton and Richard Shillington

Op-Ed: AI data centres face waves of municipal resistance — for good reason

by Nick Tsergas and Dan Shannon

Op-Ed: The best medical care my dad received was on a cruise ship

by Angelique Moss

Op-Ed: Canada’s missing social enterprise strategy

by Caitlin McKay

Editorial: Why Canada can’t escape America’s central bank

by The Editorial Board

CROSSWORDS

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Crossword: Neural Plasticity

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Crossword: ‘Hat Tricks’

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Crossword: Sesquipedalianism

Crossword: First Nations

Crossword: First Nations

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