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Canadian man among suspects in Nairobi terror attack: Christian Leuprecht on Global News

Canadian Guleid Abdihakim appeared in court in Nairobi, Kenya under suspicion of helping gunmen who took part in the recent Al-Shabab attack on...

 

January 21, 2019 at 3:00 am read more

Protecting Canada in the Face of Russian Disinformation: New MLI Report

OTTAWA, ON (January 17, 2019): In recent years, the Russian government has made no mystery of the fact that it is engaged in...

 

January 17, 2019 at 3:51 pm read more

It's time to ramp up the pressure on Iran. Here's how: Kaveh Shahrooz in the National Post

The Magnitsky sanctions proposed in Canada’s Senate provide an opportunity to push for an end to Tehran's human rights violations, writes Kaveh Shahrooz....

 

January 16, 2019 at 6:31 pm read more

China smells weakness – so it’s picking on Canada: Brian Lee Crowley in the Globe and Mail

China is targeting Canada, and not the United States, because they see us as both weak and anxious for closer economic ties, writes...

 

January 16, 2019 at 1:04 am read more

Canada should consider expelling China's ambassador: Brian Lee Crowley on CTV News

Following the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg in China on alleged involvement in drug trafficking, MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley...

 

January 15, 2019 at 12:03 am read more

Time for Canada to stand up to China and side with Taiwan: Scott Simon for Inside Policy

Canada should respond to China’s “New Year’s” threat to Taiwan by embracing a peaceful and democratic Taiwan, writes Scott Simon. By Scott Simon,...

 

January 10, 2019 at 5:15 pm read more

What Should Be Done About Canadians Detained in China? Elliot Tepper on CTV News

With 13 Canadians detained in China since December 1, 2018, MLI Research Advisory Board member Elliot Tepper joined CTV News to discuss the...

 

January 8, 2019 at 9:37 pm read more

When it Comes to Taiwan, the CCP Doesn’t Have an Original Bone in its Body: J. Michael Cole in the Taiwan Sentinel

In his first address in 2019, Xi Jinping proves once again that he and the party that he leads cannot think beyond the...

 

January 3, 2019 at 8:28 pm read more

Universities Must Stand Up to the Chinese Government: Anastasia Lin in The Daily Telegraph

We have a responsibility to the tens of thousands of students coming from China to explain clearly and firmly what we believe in....

 

December 31, 2018 at 3:48 pm read more
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MLI Leads the Debate on China, Huawei, and Canada’s National Interest

Following the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, Canada-China relations have hit a low point. What do these recent tensions mean? How should...

 

December 21, 2018 at 9:34 pm read more
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  • Ep. 23 - Huawei and the Future of Canada-China Relations with Shuvaloy Majumdar and Ward Elcock

    Dragon at the Door, Foreign Affairs, Latest News, Multimedia, Pod Bless Canada, Podcasts, Recent News, Security studies / counterterrorism, Shuvaloy Majumdar

    In this episode, MLI Munk Senior Fellow Shuvaloy Majumdar is joined once again by the venerable Ward Elcock, one of Canada most decorated...

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  • Deficit debate clouding the big picture on government spending: MLI commentary by Sean Speer

    Commentary, Economic policy, Latest News, Politics, Press Releases, Recent News, Sean Speer

    OTTAWA, ON (February 14, 2019):  A recent series of speeches, articles, and debates is provoking big questions about deficits and debt. Do they...

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  • Canada’s Senate needs time to get Bill C-69 right: Joseph Quesnel for Inside Policy

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    Bill C-69 should be revamped in order to clarify key issues and avoid future project frustration, writes Joseph Quesnel. A good first step...

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    The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) is the leading federal public policy think tank in Ottawa. It exists to help ensure Canada is the best...

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  • Why China might be right to wonder if Canadian justice can be bought: Brian Lee Crowley in the National Post

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    MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley writes that a worrying question must be asked: is Canada a society governed by the rule of...

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Ep. 23 - Huawei and the Future of Canada-China Relations with Shuvaloy Majumdar and Ward Elcock

In this episode, MLI Munk Senior Fellow Shuvaloy Majumdar is joined once again by the venerable Ward Elcock, one of Canada most decorated...

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