Former senior government official calls for tougher approach to China: MLI commentary
OTTAWA, ON (November 19, 2019) With the federal election now over, perhaps the first and most important issue facing Global Affairs is how...
Do Not Forget Lessons of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact: MLI Commentary by Garry Kasparov
OTTAWA, ON (November 4, 2019): Just over 80 years ago, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was signed by the Nazis and Soviets, formally establishing the...
A real innovation agenda for Canada: MLI Commentary by Richard Owens
OTTAWA, ON (October 11, 2019): Canada lags behind other developed nations when it comes to innovation. From declining investments in research and development...
Unprecedented Stimulus has Failed to Spur Long-Term Growth: Cross Quarterly Economic Report
OTTAWA, ON (October 3, 2019): In the wake of the 2008 recession, governments embarked on a strategy of unprecedented stimulus spending. This strategy...
Canada should regulate foreign agents: MLI report by David Mulroney
OTTAWA, ON (October 2, 2019): Like many other countries, Canada is under persistent threat by foreign powers who are interested in influencing our...
Ontario job surge slows, minimum wage hike bites youth employment: MLI Labour Market Report
OTTAWA, ON (September 10, 2019): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Labour Market Report for Q2, 2019 has been released, suggesting a return to employment normalcy following...
Time for a new direction in Canada's China Strategy: New MLI Report
OTTAWA, ON (August 16, 2019): The federal election is a little over two months away, and its outcome remains highly uncertain. Irrespective of whichever...
Public Policy and Politics in the 2019 Election: New Commentary by Sean Speer
OTTAWA, ON (July 25, 2019): With the federal election fast approaching, Canadians are at a critical juncture. With that in mind, what are the...
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...
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...
