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China is interfering in every aspect of Canadian society. This project exposes China’s efforts to undermine our democracy and our institutions and explains what we can do about it.
How Canada can achieve its potential as an environmentally responsible energy superpower.
If the criminal justice system in Canada isn’t broken, it is bending under enormous pressure.
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Canada-Australia critical minerals collaboration: Roundtable discussion
On June 4, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute co-hosted a private roundtable discussion at the University of Ottawa focused on strengthening Canada–Australia...
Read moreDetailsLiberalism is in crisis: Michael Bonner and Peter Copeland for Inside Policy Talks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzvWfWSHv3g Liberalism is clearly on the ropes. To many, the threats originate from what they consider the outside: populism, authoritarianism,...
Read moreDetailsAI Regulation in Canada: Barry Sookman at INDU
Barry Sookman (barrysookman.com) is senior counsel with McCarthy Tetrault and a member of its Technology, Cyber-Data, and Intellectual Property groups....
Read moreDetailsWhat happens when Canada’s energy future meets the Indo-Pacific’s soaring demand?: Heather Exner-Pirot on CIAC Conversations
Heather Exner-Pirot is the director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
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"The decisions Ottawa is making to increase Canada-China engagement will shape the Canada-US relationship regardless of which party holds power in Washington," warns @Dennismolin11.
Canada’s risky China reset: Dennis Molinaro in Real Clear World | Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Beijing is not offering partnership. It seeks access to the United States through Canada, and leverage over Canada itself.
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"At a time when the US under the Trump administration is mocking its northern neighbour... reviving the use of titles would be a highly visible way of elevating and celebrating Canadian sovereignty and its belief in meritocracy," writes Matthew Downey.
Dame shame no more - Why Canada should revive merit-based titles: Matthew Downey for Inside Policy...
Bold action is needed in promoting a unifying, nonpolitical system of celebrating Canadian achievement in a way that...
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For Inside Policy Talks, @CopelanPeter sits with Michael Bonner to discuss how liberal societies have severed the moral, philosophical and theological foundations of their societies.
Watch the full discussion here 👇
Liberalism is in crisis: Michael Bonner and Peter Copeland for Inside Policy Talks | Macdonald-La...
Many of the institutions that once gave liberal societies their coherence are now shadows of their former selves.
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"Social media addiction is rampant among the smartphone generation and is so far advanced that curbing screen time is now a matter of child protection." - @Educhatter
Only an outright social media ban can protect kids: Paul W. Bennett for Inside Policy | Macdonald...
Social media use is so prevalent and entrenched across all age levels that only a blanket ban on social media ...
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The notwithstanding clause was designed as a constitutional safeguard, not a loophole.
Jeremy Geddert warns that efforts to curb its use risk concentrating more power in the courts and less in democratic institutions.
The illiberal attack on the notwithstanding clause: Jeremy Geddert for Inside Policy | Macdonald-...
Carney, unable to convince Parliament and the provinces, stealthily cloaks his constitutional changes behind the robes of Liberal-appointed justices.
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"To his credit, Carney acknowledged that Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians," writes Alan Kessel.
"But an inflection point in history demands more than acknowledgement... The PM offered reflection when the moment required resolve."
Carney’s 'covenant' on antisemitism rings hollow: Alan Kessel in the National Post | Macdonald-La...
One cannot fully explain the current antisemitism crisis while omitting October 7 and Islamist extremism.
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