December 20, 2011
December 20, 2011 – In the latest edition of Maclean’s Magazine, MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley was quoted in an article about how Canadians feel unapologetically optimistic about our future. In the front page article, “On top of the world“, Crowley commented specifically on Ottawa’s recent approval of French oil and gas giant Total’s Joslyn North oil sands ...
November 22, 2011
On November 20, 2011, MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley appeared on CPAC’s Goldhawk Live to discuss Canada’s trading relationships with Professor Michael Hart, Carleton University. Click here to watch this episode of Goldhawk Live. This interview was based on MLI’s recently released Commentary by Crowley on how North America is a deeply integrated, cross-border economy where we make ...
November 9, 2011
On CBC’s 75th anniversary, MLI’s Jason Clemens evaluated the CBC within the broader context of government services and programs that are all facing potential budget cuts in the November 1, 2011 issue of the Financial Post. He used six tests developed in 1994 by the Chrétien Liberals to review all government spending. An excerpt below: One of the critical ...
November 7, 2011
On November 6, 2011, MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley was invited on Rex Murphy’s Cross Country Checkup to discuss whether Canada needs tougher crime laws. Brian was among three other critics who were asked to give their views. Other critics included MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, MP Jack Harris and the Executive Director of the John ...
February 15, 2011
Scott Newark was on CBC’s The Current today to discuss his latest publication for MLI, Why Canadian crime statistics don’t add up: Not the whole truth. Click here to listen.
February 15, 2011
MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley was on John Gormley Live earlier today, to talk about his latest commentary, Trading in Superstitions.
February 15, 2011
MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley was on the Dave Rutherford show yesterday to discuss his latest commentary, Trading in Superstitions. You can hear the interview here (set to and click on February 14, 11:00 AM).
February 11, 2011
Scott Newark was on 580 CFRA on Thursday to discuss his paper for MLI, Why Canadian crime statistics don’t add up: Not the whole truth. He appeared on CBC’s As It Happens: He was also on the Jerry Agar show on NewsTalk 1010 (starts at the 13 minute mark): And on The Motts (starts just ...
December 8, 2010
On November 29, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) launched its National Security Strategy for Canada series with “To Stand on Guard” by Paul Chapin. A veteran of Canada’s foreign service and a specialist in international security affairs during more than 25 years with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Chapin takes a systematic, tough ...
December 6, 2010
Following the release of MLI’s latest paper, To Stand On Guard, author Paul Chapin made a number of media appearances. One such interview was done with the Tommy Schnurmacher Show on CJAD in Montreal.