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April 22, 2021

Robert Badun

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Cash-for-care benefits could fill key gaps in Canada’s ailing long-term care system

Cash-for-care benefits could fill key gaps in Canada’s ailing long-term care system

April 7, 2021

A new study from the IRPP concludes that cash-for-care benefits could give Canadians more autonomy in choosing the care they receive, while reducing unwanted admissions to LTC institutions.

Yukon’s pioneering work in self-governance provides a valuable model for reconciliation across Canada

Yukon’s pioneering work in self-governance provides a valuable model for reconciliation across Canada

March 23, 2021

If Canadians are serious about reconciliation, they need to learn more about First Nations self-government. A new paper from the Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation calls for that education to centre on Yukon, which has been at...

One year of data shows Canada’s provinces and territories took very different approaches to fighting COVID-19

One year of data shows Canada’s provinces and territories took very different approaches to fighting COVID-19

March 18, 2021

Un an après le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, une nouvelle étude de l’Institut de recherche en politique publique (IRPP) et de l’Université Oxford met en lumière les différences flagrantes qui existent entre les mesures adoptées par chaque...

The strengths of Canadian federalism can help end the long-term care crisis

The strengths of Canadian federalism can help end the long-term care crisis

March 10, 2021

our governments should exploit the strengths of Canadian federalism to improve long-term care, as demonstrated in a new publication from the IRPP’s Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation.

Job loss barely impacts Canadian workers’ decisions to relocate, acquire new skills or become self-employed, new study finds

Job loss barely impacts Canadian workers’ decisions to relocate, acquire new skills or become self-employed, new study finds

February 24, 2021

New research from the Institute for Research on Public Policy shows that, even when jobs are scarce, few laid-off workers pursue adjustment strategies that could help them get back on their feet.

IRPP study shows new technologies have had little impact on the nature of work — so far

IRPP study shows new technologies have had little impact on the nature of work — so far

January 27, 2021

According to a study by the IRPP, major leaps in automation technology over the past decade have not yet caused notable shifts in the nature of work in Canada.

Powerful forces are reducing the educational value of the news during elections, IRPP research shows

Powerful forces are reducing the educational value of the news during elections, IRPP research shows

January 13, 2021

New research from the IRPP uncovers a disturbing trend: journalists who cite experts more often choose quotes based on entertainment value rather than educational merit.

For investments in skills development to pay off, we need an information system that links training opportunities to skills and jobs

For investments in skills development to pay off, we need an information system that links training opportunities to skills and jobs

January 6, 2021

In a new paper published by the IRPP, Tony Bonen and Matthias Oschinski show that we are in dire need of a comprehensive information system that clearly links the skills acquired through training and education programs to those sought...

Peter Dobell, 1927 – 2020

Peter Dobell, 1927 – 2020

January 4, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Dobell, who passed away on December 18, 2020. Peter was a founding member of the IRPP and served as secretary and director for well over three decades. Throughout his...

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