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March 23, 2023

Will Governments or Markets Drive Canada’s Energy Transition?

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Is it time to pin Trudeau down?

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

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

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

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

Michael J. Prince | August 29, 2016

More than 400,000 working age 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...

How to fix Canada’s innovation conundrum

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...

We need to start caring for caregivers

We need to start caring for caregivers

Janet Fast | January 21, 2016

Rebecca’s days used to start well before sunrise. Every working day, she would wake up at 3 a.m. to make sure her chronically ill husband’s care needs would be met throughout the day — a busy job in itself,...

Rethink our trade adjustment programs

Rethink our trade adjustment programs

Dmitry Lysenko and Saul Schwartz | December 10, 2015

The new Liberal government will consult with Canadians regarding our involvement in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) — the 12-country trade deal that was recently announced. International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland indicated this review will include the $4.3 billion package...

Les minorités visibles et la fédération canadienne

Les minorités visibles et la fédération canadienne

Antoine Bilodeau, Luc Turgeon, Stephen E. White and Ailsa Henderson | December 9, 2015

Lors de la récente élection fédérale, un nombre record de 47 députés issus de minorités visibles ont été élus, ce qui représente une augmentation de 9 % à 14 % depuis les élections de 2011. Et bien que cette...

Who should tax Canada’s 1%? We say leave it to Ottawa

Who should tax Canada’s 1%? We say leave it to Ottawa

Kevin Milligan and Michael Smart | November 25, 2015

Over the past five years, provincial governments from coast to coast have introduced higher-rate income tax brackets for top earners. Now, with the election of the Liberals in Ottawa, the federal government will follow the path set forth by...

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