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The Macdonald-Laurier Institute Welcomes New Senior Fellow, Patrice Dutil

OTTAWA, ON (February 26, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to welcome Patrice Dutil as our newest Senior Fellow, covering issues including Canadian history,...

Trudeau's Canada - Low achievement, high self-esteem: Philip Cross in the Financial Post

We feel very good about ourselves — but for no apparent reason, writes Philip Cross in the Financial Post. Below is an excerpt...

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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.

Gardeners vs. Designers

MLI was pleased to host the national book launch for Brian Lee Crowley's new book, Gardeners vs Designers.

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#COVID19 and Mass Hysteria Both real Both deserve thoughtful attention Article via @CountryGardener #cdnpoli #cdnhealth #onpoli mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4…

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@amnesty has seriously lost its way. twitter.com/michaeldweiss/…

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3:05 pm · February 26, 2021
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@WaschukCanUA Absolutely! Canada’s Magnitsky sanctions process (if one can even call it that) is reactive, arbitrary and opaque. It needs serious updating to allow Parliamentary and civil society inputs so that it can become the effective deterrent that we initially advocated for.

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If @CanadaFP @MarcGarneau are scratching their heads about which of Vladimir Putin’s friends and enablers should receive priority Magnitsky listing - look no further: macleans.ca/news/world/can…

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Why is @CanadaFP still hesitating to put this wanted criminal, notorious Putin propagandist + mercenary to the worlds worst despots, on our sanctions list? @MichaelChongMP @MarcGarneau @GarnettGenuis @JohnMcKayLib @ShannonStubbsMP twitter.com/mbk_center/sta…

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Is it not apparent … that united in one common bond of alliance under one general government, with free institutions guaranteed by the protection and prestige of Britain, we must assume a position of importance among the nations of the world, of which we could not dream…?

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Trudeau's Canada - Low achievement, high self-esteem: Philip Cross in the Financial Post

We feel very good about ourselves — but for no apparent reason, writes Philip Cross in the Financial Post. Below is an excerpt...

Trudeau forgot to apply his gender-based lens to China's mass rape campaign: Kaveh Shahrooz in The Line

The PM's response to the Uyghur genocide motion stands out simply because it put all his hypocrisy on display at once, writes Kaveh...

Neither CRTC nor CBC following the law by allowing dismantling Radio Canada International: Peter Menzies in the Toronto Star

If neither the government nor the CRTC is willing to enforce the laws that govern the CBC, it will continue to self-define as...

Frustrating funding process, unpredictable playing field stymie broadband expansion: Peter Menzies in the Hill Times

Misplaced policy priorities, skepticism, and sclerotic regulation are suppressing competition and innovation in the effort to expand affordable high-speed Internet access in Canada,...

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Webinar Panel Video: Standing Guard - What have we learned from the enhanced Forward Presence on NATO's frontier?

 In 2021, NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) is heading into its fourth year. Canada’s commitment as the Framework Nation for the eFP...

Eeek Squeak You Can't Speak: Peter Menzies on social media control

 "We are heading in a very troubling direction." MLI Senior Fellow and acclaimed journalist Peter Menzies joins the Word Work podcast to...

Webinar Panel Video: MAiD - How far dare we go on medical assistance in dying?

An emotional and divisive debate is playing out before the Canadian Senate as Senators consider amendments to bill C-7, potentially expanding Canada's physician...

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The Macdonald-Laurier Institute Welcomes New Senior Fellow, Patrice Dutil

OTTAWA, ON (February 26, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to welcome Patrice Dutil as our newest Senior Fellow, covering issues including Canadian history,...

How Canada Should Respond to Biden’s Buy American Policies: New MLI Commentary by Lawrence Herman

Ottawa, ON (February 25, 2021): In a virtual bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden discussed upcoming priorities for the...

Parliament follows MLI’s lead by declaring China’s actions against Uyghurs a genocide

OTTAWA, ON (February 23, 2021): Yesterday, Parliament voted unanimously to declare that China’s actions against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang constitute a genocide. This...

An Indo-Pacific Regional Order: New MLI Commentary

OTTAWA, ON (February 23, 2021): The Indo-Pacific region is of growing importance to Canada and the world's future. But which political frameworks are dominate? How...

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