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It’s time to restore pride in post-secondary institutions and immigration

It’s time to restore pride in post-secondary institutions and immigration

March 11, 2024

International students were seen as a source of funding for Canadian campuses and of highly skilled immigrants. It’s time to restore funding in education to achieve better results on both fronts.

New research from the IRPP provides roadmap for achieving universal pharmacare

New research from the IRPP provides roadmap for achieving universal pharmacare

February 14, 2024

Montreal—The federal Liberal government and the NDP have set a March 1 deadline for passing legislation to implement a national pharmacare plan. A new publication from the Institute for Research on Public Policy provides decision-makers with a roadmap for...

Expert Commentary: Low-income Canadians and Greener Homes Grant

Expert Commentary: Low-income Canadians and Greener Homes Grant

February 6, 2024

Montreal— Experts from the Affordability Action Council (AAC) are available for comment following today’s announcement that the Greener Homes program is running out of budget and will be stopping grants soon, which includes a statement pointing to a future...

Affordability Action Council calls for tailored solutions to address transportation issues in urban and rural areas across Canada

Affordability Action Council calls for tailored solutions to address transportation issues in urban and rural areas across Canada

January 29, 2024

Montreal — Many Canadians lack affordable transportation options, which can restrict their access to work opportunities, health care and education, and can result in social exclusion. In Canada’s eight largest cities, nearly one million residents are at risk of...

Elizabeth Roscoe named new chair of IRPP board of directors

Elizabeth Roscoe named new chair of IRPP board of directors

December 19, 2023

Montreal – The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Roscoe as the new chair of its board, marking a new chapter in the organization’s 51-year history. A seasoned public-affairs professional...

Affordability Action Council calls for reform of GST/HST credit as Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Affordability Action Council calls for reform of GST/HST credit as Groceries and Essentials Benefit

December 12, 2023

Montreal – Almost seven million people in Canada do not have stable access to sufficient food. Recent increases in food, rent, energy, and transportation prices have outpaced incomes, leaving little left over at the end of the month. To...

New research sets forward a bold vision for the digital transformation of Canada’s agriculture sector

New research sets forward a bold vision for the digital transformation of Canada’s agriculture sector

November 21, 2023

Montreal – Food security and affordability are a concern across Canada, and around the world. New research from the IRPP outlines how the adoption of a digital strategy could help Canada’s agriculture sector reduce hunger, adapt to climate change,...

Affordability Action Council calls for an all-in approach to solving Canada’s affordability and climate crises

Affordability Action Council calls for an all-in approach to solving Canada’s affordability and climate crises

November 14, 2023

Montreal, Quebec, Canada — Affordability and climate are compounding, overlapping crises — and people are struggling with both. Individuals across Canada are tired of making trade-offs because, when it comes to life’s necessities — housing, food, transportation and climate...

Making life truly affordable requires more than lowering inflation

Making life truly affordable requires more than lowering inflation

November 3, 2023

Since the House of Commons returned for its fall sitting, affordability has topped the agenda.   The government introduced the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act to spur construction of new apartment buildings and increase competition among grocery retailers, and also...

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