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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 aprĂšs le dĂ©but de la pandĂ©mie de COVID-19, une nouvelle Ă©tude de l’Institut de recherche en politique publique (IRPP) et de l’UniversitĂ© Oxford met en lumiĂšre les diffĂ©rences flagrantes qui existent entre les mesures adoptĂ©es 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...

A holiday message from the IRPP’s President

A holiday message from the IRPP’s President

December 18, 2020

As 2020 took more twists and turns than could normally be expected in a calendar year, all of us here at the IRPP kept up, producing high quality content with clear connections to the issues that dominated the policy...

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