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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...

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,...

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Given all this brinkmanship, David Kilgour suggests that the most important way forward is to "support Iranians in their non-violent quest to change their government and attempt to lower the diplomatic temperature in the region." #cdnpoli #cdnfp #Iran macdonaldlaurier.ca/whither-u…

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Recent escalation surrounding Iran is also calls back to the attacks against two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman in June. @Farhadrezaeii argued that there was some likelihood that those attacks were conducted by the IRGC too. #cdnpoli #cdnfp macdonaldlaurier.ca/stands-ga…

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This is also a reminder about the nature of the IRGC. As @kshahrooz and @shuvmajumdar have argued, there is a case for why Canada ought to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. #cdnpoli #cdnfp macdonaldlaurier.ca/case-desi…

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If the situation were to continue to escalate, what would Iran's response options include? "If war breaks out, Iran can only respond through its proxy network or by carrying out sabotage operations," writes @Farhadrezaeii. #Iran #IranUSTension #cdnfp macdonaldlaurier.ca/irans-lik…

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"It is unfortunate that the debate in Canada has so far ignored our allies’ desperate need for Canadian energy. Simply put, now is the time... for Canada to show that it can be a reliable alternative for our Indo-Pacific partners." @jbmllr @irfan_yar macdonaldlaurier.ca/crisis-ir…

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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...

What if the long-expected boomer retirement boom never happens? The trend is in that direction: Linda Nazareth in the Globe and Mail

All things being equal, longer life spans and higher education levels are at least delaying many from retiring, writes Linda Nazareth. By Linda...

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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...

Ep. 32 - Putting the Economy in Context with Brett Byers and Sean Speer

In the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Communications Manager Brett Byers was joined by MLI Munk Senior Fellow Sean Speer to...

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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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