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Dismantling of power cabinet trio sends a distressing message to Indigenous peoples: Ken Coates in the Hill Times

Speculation is already rife that these steps suggest a downgrading of the prominence given by Prime Minister Trudeau to Indigenous affairs, perhaps because...

Canada has the worst military procurement system in the Western World: Richard Shimooka in the Hill Times

If Canada is serious about improving its defence procurement system, it requires a comprehensive set of reforms that addresses multiple issues simultaneously. There...

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"The cabinet shuffle raises serious questions. Removing @Puglaas from [Justice] has lessened the stature and impact of the most powerful and influential Indigenous federal politician in Canadian history... an oddity that defies easy explanation." #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/dismantli…

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With news that a Canadian was among those suspected of aiding the terrorists responsible for the #NairobiAttack, MLI's Christian Leuprecht joined @globalnews to discuss. #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadian-…

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Does Canada have have the worst military procurement system in the western world? MLI's Richard Shimooka thinks so. To fix it, we need "a comprehensive set of reforms that addresses multiple issues simultaneously." #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/canada-wo…

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The @SwedishPM @margotwallstrom must step in ensure that these Russian opposition activists aren't sent back to Russia where they could face arrest, abuse or worse. @nya_moderaterna @carlbildt theguardian.com/world/2019/ja…

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Following the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, Beijing’s aggressive response has irreparably damaged China’s reputation in Canada. "Future Canadian engagement with #China will be guided by pragmatic calculation alone." @cburton001 #cdnpoli #cdnfp macdonaldlaurier.ca/meng-wanz…

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Dismantling of power cabinet trio sends a distressing message to Indigenous peoples: Ken Coates in the Hill Times

Speculation is already rife that these steps suggest a downgrading of the prominence given by Prime Minister Trudeau to Indigenous affairs, perhaps because...

Canada has the worst military procurement system in the Western World: Richard Shimooka in the Hill Times

If Canada is serious about improving its defence procurement system, it requires a comprehensive set of reforms that addresses multiple issues simultaneously. There...

Meng Wanzhou and the Future of Canada-China Relations: Charles Burton for Inside Policy

Beijing’s aggressive behaviour towards Canada following Meng Wanzhou’s arrest has irreparably damaged China’s reputation in Canada, writes Charles Burton. By Charles Burton, January...

Federal Indigenous agenda needs innovative ideas: Joseph Quesnel in the Toronto Sun

Minister O’Regan faces a lot of pressure to revive the government’s faltering Indigenous agenda. He can do that by pushing for bold commitments...

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Canadian man among suspects in Nairobi terror attack: Christian Leuprecht on Global News

Canadian Guleid Abdihakim appeared in court in Nairobi, Kenya under suspicion of helping gunmen who took part in the recent Al-Shabab attack on...

Ep. 20 - The Concept of "Indigenomics" with Ken Coates and Carol Anne Hilton

In this episode of Pod Bless Canada, Ken Coates is joined by Carol Anne Hilton to further an enduring dialogue at MLI around...

Why some Indigenous people want to buy the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline: Ken Coates and Stephen Buffalo on CBC

Contrary to popular belief, many Indigenous communities and leaders are embracing the opportunities that exist in Canada's natural resource sector. This includes a...

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Protecting Canada in the Face of Russian Disinformation: New MLI Report

OTTAWA, ON (January 17, 2019): In recent years, the Russian government has made no mystery of the fact that it is engaged in...

The risk of mission creep and the need for review at the Public Health Agency of Canada: New MLI Commentary

OTTAWA, ON (January 9, 2018): The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has been a part of the Canadian public healthcare system for...

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Canada's Economy Continues to Send Negative Signals: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (January 8, 2019) Canada’s economy continues to send negative signals, boding poorly for the year to come. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading...

New MLI Ambassador on Canada-China Policy: Anastasia Lin

OTTAWA, ON (December 21, 2018): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to announce that Anastasia Lin has joined the Institute in the capacity of Ambassador...

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