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How I Learned to Stop Hating Falun Gong: Anastasia Lin in the Wall Street Journal

Growing up in China, Anastasia Lin was warned that Falun Gong was an ‘evil cult.’ She writes in the Wall Street Journal about...

A New Agenda for Indigenous Economic Empowerment: MLI study by John Paul and Ken Coates

OTTAWA, ON (July 18, 2019): With a federal election approaching, politicians and policy-makers must re-evaluate Indigenous policy. Financial transfers and program spending are not...

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#Taiwan and Canada share values, are democracies, are enthusiastic traders, and more. @Brett__Byers writes that "what truly makes Canada and Taiwan such natural partners is the way their differences could complement one another." #cdnpoli #cdnfp macdonaldlaurier.ca/canada-ta…

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With #Iran seizing two British tankers in the Strait of #Hormuz, we are again reminded of the appeal of Canada's energy supply as a reliable alternative. #cdnpoli #cdnfp #irantanker macdonaldlaurier.ca/crisis-ir…

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As Japan develops stronger security partnerships with Australia, India, the UK, France and more, one security relationship that has been slow to progress, but holds great potential, is that of Canada and Japan. #cdnpoli #cdnfp macdonaldlaurier.ca/japan-nee…

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@VeraWag08059960 @jbmllr Hi Vera. To clarify, this article has nothing to do with "anti-China sentiment," but is instead reflective of the well documented and deeply problematic issues posed by Huawei's involvement in 5G. We would recommend reading more here. -BB macdonaldlaurier.ca/infograph…

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Given rising Sino-Canadian tensions, Ottawa needs to contend with the possibility of election interference by Beijing, writes @JMichaelCole1. #cdnpoli #cdnfp #cdnnatsec macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadas-o…

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How I Learned to Stop Hating Falun Gong: Anastasia Lin in the Wall Street Journal

Growing up in China, Anastasia Lin was warned that Falun Gong was an ‘evil cult.’ She writes in the Wall Street Journal about...

How robust are Canada, U.S. relations? Stephen Blank in the Hill Times

The bottom line seems to be—thus far—that notwithstanding thicker post-9/11 borders, the Great Recession, and two years of Trump, life does go on,...

The Château Laurier could be one of the best hotels in the world. But not this way: Alastair Gillespie in the Ottawa Citizen

The expansion to the Château Laurier can and must still be stopped – and better ideas explored toward a new premier hotel for the...

Income tax rates can influence charitable giving: Sean Speer for Inside Policy

We should ensure personal income tax rates on “super donors” are not starving them from funding, writes Sean Speer. By Sean Speer, July...

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The Implications of Kim Darroch’s Resignation: Elliot Tepper on CTV News

Following the resignation of UK Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch, MLI Research Advisory Board member Elliot Tepper joined CTV News to...

Infographic: Five Common Myths about Huawei and 5G

With Canada seeking to develop its 5G network, some have suggested that Huawei could help implement the technology. However, as this MLI infographic...

Stop tolerating politicians lying about infrastructure projects: Philip Cross on BNN Bloomberg

MLI Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the issues surrounding major infrastructure projects and government accountability. He says that...

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What Went Wrong with Canada’s Carbon Tax? MLI commentary by Philip Cross

OTTAWA, ON (July 9, 2019): At one time, the carbon tax was a popular policy with a significant number of proponents on both...

Tepid Economic Growth Points to Structural Problems: Cross Quarterly Economic Report

OTTAWA, ON (July 4, 2019): 2019 has so far been defined by one distinct trend: slow economic growth. While Canada may be on...

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Canadian Economy Sees a Boost Before Summer: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (July 2, 2019): Canada has once again posted positive economic numbers, indicating that a stronger economy may be in the cards for...

Inside Policy: Free and Fair?

OTTAWA, ON (June 28, 2019): In our latest issue of Inside Policy, MLI’s authors explore the threat posed by foreign interference in elections and what...

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