The struggle for democracy in Belarus is our fight too: Chris Alexander for Inside Policy
If repression continues, sanctions and other forms of economic pressure and public embarrassment need to hit Lukashenka and his clique hard, writes Chris...
Beware powerful narratives that contradict the facts: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Nobel-price winner Robert Shiller argues that economists need to pay more attention to the narratives that are shaping our behavior, writes Philip Cross...
Justin Trudeau must ban Huawei from building Canada's 5G network: Marcus Kolga in Maclean's
Despite Huawei’s insistence that it will not compromise the privacy and security of Canadians, it would have no choice but to hand over Canadians'...
Hong Kong’s National Security Law Takes on a Darker Hue with Assault on the Media: J. Michael Cole for Inside Policy
Canada, like other democracies, should state its strong disapproval of Hong Kong’s move against a reputable media organization, and work with likeminded partners...
The Challenge of Co-Existing With COVID-19 While Rebuilding the Economy: Philip Cross in the Epoch Times
The massive challenge of finding how the economy and COVID-19 can co-exist still waits to be fully addressed, writes Philip Cross. By Philip Cross,...
Hold China and Iran accountable for their cover-ups: David Matas and Sarah Teich in the Toronto Sun
How do we prevent future cover-ups like we saw with COVID-19? Attribute responsibility. Bring perpetrators to justice. Make wrongdoers pay for the damage...
America shouldn’t go it alone in containing China: Charles Burton in the Globe and Mail
A U.S.-led international effort would not only serve American interests vis-a-vis China, but also reinvigorate its relations with many key allies, including Canada,...
Post-secondary education this fall will be a tumultous experiment: Ken Coates and Carin Holroyd in the Star
Students and their families will likely pay the lion’s share of the personal and financial challenges in the great post-secondary experiment of 2020,...
Canada’s economy continues to feel the effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (August 6, 2020): According to the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading Economic Indicator (LEI), the Canadian economy continues to slowdown, despite a deceleration in...
When are volunteers not volunteers? When they get paid: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post
Most Canadians would think students are not 'volunteering' if they expect to be paid $10 per hour, writes Jack Mintz in the Financial...
