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Mariam Memarsadeghi joins MLI as newest Senior Fellow

OTTAWA, ON (April 12, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to announce its newest Senior Fellow, Mariam Memarsadeghi, who will examine the new...

Lockdowns are hurting our mental health and making us feel powerless: Jamil Jivani in the National Post

There’s only so much you can do as you watch your loved ones drown in despair, writes Jamil Jivani in the National Post....

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COVID Misery Index

The MLI COVID Misery Index assesses the extent to which the virus itself and our responses to it have harmed human wellbeing.

In Defence of Sir John A. Macdonald and his legacy

More than 130 thought leaders have signed a joint statement in defence of Macdonald's legacy.

Speak for Ourselves

Spotlighting those who challenge the dominant narratives imposed on people of colour.

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“A century of management fads has created workplaces that are full of empty words and equally empty rituals. We have to live with the consequences of this history every day.” theguardian.com/news/2017/nov…

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“The only downside for Putin would be if the West responded to his military machinations with a united, painful, and firmly executed strategy...But none of that is going to happen.” Read 👇 to see why @edwardlucas thinks so. @cepa #Ukraine cepa.org/putin-is-testi…

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“The Russian Federation also continues to exploit Russian diaspora and compatriot organizations in Canada.” According to @NSICOPCanada 2020 report. twitter.com/stewglobal/sta…

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Fascinating historical KGB documents focusing on Soviet Cold War targets in Canada published in the KAPO 2020 report. twitter.com/ilvestoomas/st…

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In Canada, Russian Intelligence Services have engaged in a “broader campaign to discredit and create divisions in the West, promote Russia’s influence abroad, and push for an end to Western sanctions” according to @csiscanada 2020 report. canada.ca/en/security-in…

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Lockdowns are hurting our mental health and making us feel powerless: Jamil Jivani in the National Post

There’s only so much you can do as you watch your loved ones drown in despair, writes Jamil Jivani in the National Post....

China is using our legal systems against us: J. Michael Cole in the National Post.

The Chinese Communist Party is increasingly resorting to lawfare to intimidate, silence and impose financial and psychological costs on Beijing's critics, writes J....

How the Biden tax and infrastructure plan could boost Canada: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post

More growth in our largest trading partner means more spending on Canadian exports, which should be good for jobs here, writes Jack Mintz...

St-Laurent's Diplomacy - The Case of Newfoundland: David MacKenzie for Inside Policy

Louis St-Laurent was the leading Canadian behind the achievement of union with Newfoundland, writes David MacKenzie. This article is a part of MLI's latest...

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Canada's Reliance on Foreign Intelligence: Christian Leuprecht on the Forum Daily

 Canada is the only major democracy without its own foreign intelligence, lagging behind other G7 countries. MLI Senior Fellow Christian Leuprecht joins...

Canada ranks last among peers on MLI Covid Misery Index: Shawn Whatley on the Roy Green Show

MLI Senior Fellow Shawn Whatley joined the Roy Green Show to discuss the latest update to the MLI COVID Misery Index. The latest...

Think Canada's pandemic response was better than the US? Think again

The COVID Misery Index provides us with many examples of countries that have more effectively balanced risk and benefit, protecting their citizens’ health...

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Mariam Memarsadeghi joins MLI as newest Senior Fellow

OTTAWA, ON (April 12, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to announce its newest Senior Fellow, Mariam Memarsadeghi, who will examine the new...

Aurel Braun and Heather Exner-Pirot Join MLI's Growing Roster of Experts

OTTAWA, ON (April 9, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to welcome Aurel Braun and Heather Exner-Pirot to our Advisory Council and roster...

Slow vaccinations have Canada’s excess death rate surging ahead of US: MLI COVID Misery Index update

OTTAWA, ON (April 7, 2021): In the latest update of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s COVID Misery Index, Canada remains in 11th place overall and continues...

Inside Policy: The Legacy of Louis St-Laurent – When governments got things done

OTTAWA, ON (March 31, 2021): Canada seems to have forgotten how to get things done, from pipelines to vaccine development. In our latest...

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