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Russia’s Actions Are a Direct Attack on US and Allied Democracies: New MLI Commentary by Tom Nichols

OTTAWA, ON (December 11, 2018): Russia’s recent activities against the United States and its allies constitute an unprecedented attack on our democratic institutions...

How George H. W. Bush fashioned the modern international order: Richard Shimooka in iPolitics

The legacy of the George H.W. Bush’s administration is a carefully constructed international order that persists today, writes Richard Shimooka.  By Richard Shimooka,...

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    Beyond Reconciliation: Forging a new partnership with Indigenous peoples

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Trump issues ransom demand for CEO of corrupt, Chinese regime controlled Huawei after cynically playing Canadian commitment to rule of law. #kidnap theglobeandmail.com/politics/…

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"The flaws of the ongoing process to replace the CF-18 should be evident to Canadians... the government has created a format that seriously handicaps the F-35," writes MLI's Richard Shimooka. Canadians should be concerned. #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadians…

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With the #USMCA dust settled and ongoing disputes between the West and China, it is important to reflect on the Canada-US relationship and North American cooperation. @DawsonCanada argues that Canada "should join Team America." #cdnpoli #uspoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/usmca-can…

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Is Canada's economy starting to slip? Our latest Leading Economic Indicator update suggests that the economy may be tipping towards decline. #cdnpoli #cdnecon macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadian-…

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In a recent MLI paper, @jeffreyfcollins takes the pulse of Canada's performance on defence. While the government may be performing well in some areas, the Defence Report Card indicates that there is plenty of room for improvement. #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadas-p…

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I think we have it now in our power to do that which perhaps we may never may be able to do again – give a stamp to the institutions of our country, which will have a permanent and powerful influence for good on our future position as a people.

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How George H. W. Bush fashioned the modern international order: Richard Shimooka in iPolitics

The legacy of the George H.W. Bush’s administration is a carefully constructed international order that persists today, writes Richard Shimooka.  By Richard Shimooka,...

On Huawei and 5G, Canada must unapologetically pursue our national interest: Fadden and Crowley in the Globe and Mail

The close relationship between Huawei and a Chinese government with a history of cyberespionage should be worrisome, write Richard Fadden and Brian Lee...

Bill C-69 is also contentious within Indigenous communities: Stephen Buffalo and Ken Coates in the Toronto Sun

The Government of Canada needs to take a timeout. It needs to put a hold on Bill C-69 while the underlying challenges facing...

Humans vs. robots: The role of automation in GM’s factory closings: Linda Nazareth in the Globe and Mail

Looking for ways that robots and humans can effectively co-exist and work is a discussion worth having, writes Linda Nazareth. By Linda Nazareth,...

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National Pharmacare Panel: Sean Speer at the Empire Club

With the federal government toying with a national pharmacare plan, MLI Munk Senior Fellow Sean Speer spoke at a panel hosted by The...

Understanding The Ontario Government's Social Assistance Plan: Sean Speer on The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Recently, the Ontario government announced changes to the way in which social assistance will be administered in the province. What do these changes...

Ep. 18 - Canada and the Future of Work with Linda Nazareth and Ken Coates

In this episode of Pod Bless Canada, Ken Coates is joined by MLI Senior Fellow Linda Nazareth to discuss her upcoming book, Work...

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Russia’s Actions Are a Direct Attack on US and Allied Democracies: New MLI Commentary by Tom Nichols

OTTAWA, ON (December 11, 2018): Russia’s recent activities against the United States and its allies constitute an unprecedented attack on our democratic institutions...

Canada’s performance on defence leaves much room for improvement: New MLI Defence Policy Report Card

OTTAWA, ON (December 6, 2018): In a dangerous and changing world, getting Canada’s defence policy right is as important as ever. From Russia,...

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Canadian Economy Starts to Slip: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (December 4, 2018): After sending weak and sluggish signals for the better part of 2018, Canada’s economy has tipped into decline as...

Mega Projects! What BC’s LNG Development Means for Canada: New MLI Report by Philip Cross

OTTAWA, ON (December 4, 2018): As Western economies have struggled with the upheavals brought about by globalization, technological change, and disruption, one sector...

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