A severe humanitarian crisis grips Afghanistan as international aid reductions leave millions facing hunger. The AP reports on the escalating situation and its devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Residents of Mogadishu cast ballots in the city's first local elections in decades on Christmas Day, a landmark event for Somalia's democratic process held under significant security. Read the full report.
Inflation, food prices, and interest rates strained Canadian wallets in 2025. Explore five crucial facts about the affordability crisis and its impact.
The Alberta government has quietly increased the cost to apply for a referendum petition from $500 to $25,000 via a cabinet order, a move critics call hypocritical and a mockery of direct democracy.
Facing apathy and centralization of power, a B.C. committee report champions citizens' assemblies to revitalize Canadian democracy. Discover this grassroots solution.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to boost trade with China, labeled a top security threat, faces scrutiny over delayed foreign interference safeguards. Can Canada balance economic needs with democratic security?
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
A last-minute vote change at the Region of Waterloo council has ignited accusations of undermining democracy. Get the full story on the controversy and its implications for local governance.
Windsor police and hospital officials announce a $25,000 investment to enhance local mobile mental health crisis response teams. Learn how this funding aims to improve community safety and care.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
The children of jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai voice grave concerns for his failing health as he approaches 78. Learn about his solitary confinement and the family's plea for international intervention.
Jeremy Kalicum, co-founder of DULF, expresses shock at Health Canada's slow response to the overdose crisis. Read about the fight for a safe drug supply in Vancouver.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
X's new transparency feature raises concerns about foreign influence in US politics as popular accounts show questionable origins. Discover the implications for digital democracy.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
Egyptians participate in the second phase of parliamentary elections as the nation continues its democratic process. Get the latest updates on this significant political event.
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb warns Trump's denigration of the judiciary poses a grave threat to American democracy. Read the full analysis.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser emphasizes that robust democratic institutions are crucial for checking power. Read his insights on maintaining Canada's democratic framework.
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
As democracy faces global threats, experts argue governments must adopt digital engagement tools to combat polarization and rebuild citizen trust between elections.
The three-day Halifax International Security Forum begins November 21, 2025, bringing global leaders to discuss democracy's challenges and opportunities. Learn about key discussions.
Examining Spain's remarkable transition from dictatorship to democracy since Franco's death in 1975, and the challenges facing modern Spanish society. Discover how democracy transformed a nation.
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Democracy Watch files ethics complaint against MP Chris d'Entremont for crossing floor from Conservatives to Liberals, alleging violation of voter trust and conflict rules.
Alberta's UCP government faces recall campaigns after lowering petition thresholds. Discover how direct democracy tools are now targeting their creators over policy disputes.
Niagara-on-the-Lake mayor joins Ontario family of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai in demanding his freedom. The 75-year-old pro-democracy activist remains jailed since 2023.
The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.