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Confusion about medical-assisted dying legislation puts Canadians at risk

Jocelyn Downie; Jennifer A. Chandler | April 5, 2018

MAiD has been legal in Canada for nearly two years, but confusion around how to interpret the legislation persists.

The NWT’s federation within a federation

Jerald Sabin | December 20, 2017

Institutional changes in the NWT will help advance decolonization and reconciliation between Indigenous people and settler Canadians.

Indigenous consent is key to sustainable development

Martin Papillon and Thierry Rodon | July 11, 2017

On June 30, the Trudeau government quietly released its highly anticipated approach to revamping the federal environmental assessment process. Expectations were high following the recommendations of the government-appointed expert panel. Sadly, the Liberal government opted for the status quo...

Why our current suburbs are no place to grow old

Glenn Miller | April 20, 2017

For many of us, Canada’s centenary celebrations seem like they happened yesterday. How did 50 years go by so quickly? As we prepare for our 150th anniversary, the demographic reality is that there are now more seniors than school-aged...

Is it time to pin Trudeau down?

Christopher Dunn | January 26, 2017

Trudeau wants to change relations between Ottawa and different levels of government, but the details are hazy. When it comes to intergovernmental relations, prime ministers seldom end up where they said they would. Realism collides with idealism. It happened...

Canada needs a comprehensive strategy to improve prescription drug safety for seniors

Nicole F. Bernier | January 25, 2017

Four years ago, at age 84, my dad survived a severe stroke. The downside is that during his hospital stay this otherwise fit person was put on a drug regimen and has been taking nine prescription drugs a day...

For all provinces, we must de-politicize equalization

Daniel Béland and André Lecours | November 11, 2016

Earlier this year, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall asked Ottawa to send back the money it contributed to equalization to help the struggling province through the downturn in energy prices. His remarks point to enduring political frustrations about the functioning...

Canadians with disabilities need real work, real pay, real leadership

Michael J. Prince | August 29, 2016

More than 400,000 workingage adults with physical or mental disabilities are currently unemployed in Canada, despite being willing and able to participate in the labour force. Strong federal leadership and intergovernmental co-operation are needed to ensure that more Canadians...

How to fix Canada’s innovation conundrum

Andrei Sulzenko | June 29, 2016

In its inaugural budget, the federal Liberal government vowed to develop a bold, new innovation agenda as the centrepiece of its strategy to bolster long-term economic growth. This was the right call, not only because it plays well—who would disagree with...

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