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A Muscular New Canada? Not So Fast: Andrew Richter for Inside Policy

Canada’s new defence white paper has created an image of a more muscular Canadian approach to defence, writes Andrew Richter. Yet its impact...

 

July 31, 2017 at 10:21 am read more
Stanley Hartt

The Red Line in Canada-US Trade: Stanley Hartt for Inside Policy

Back in 1987 the Canada-US FTA was saved by a last minute deal on a dispute-resolution mechanism, remembers Stanley Hartt. He urges the...

 

July 28, 2017 at 12:28 pm read more

How China’s State-Owned Enterprises are Disrupting Free Markets: Duanjie Chen for Inside Policy

China’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) operate on principles counter to those that underpin free markets, writes Duanjie Chen. Canada needs to guard our free...

 

July 14, 2017 at 1:31 pm read more

Engaging China Poses Potential Risk to Canada's National Security: Charles Burton for Inside Policy

Closer ties with China carries worrisome implications for Canada’s national security, writes Charles Burton. The asymmetrical nature of the relationship suggests that China...

 

July 7, 2017 at 6:00 am read more

Canada’s Defence Policy Review - The Asterisk dear boy, the asterisk: Joel Sokolsky for Inside Policy

The government defence review does not fundamentally alter Canadian defence policy, writes Joel Sokolsky. It is also silent on one key part, the...

 

July 6, 2017 at 12:41 pm read more

Why is Canada giving China a Free Pass?: Eric Lerhe for Inside Policy

The Trudeau government’s recent foreign and defence policy statements have shown a more muscular approach to international affairs, writes Eric Lerhe. But it...

 

July 4, 2017 at 8:36 am read more

Celebrating the Poet of Confederation: Bob Rae for Inside Policy

Thomas D’Arcy McGee expressed the feelings and emotions that lay behind the Confederation project, writes Bob Rae. By Bob Rae, July 1, 2017...

 

June 30, 2017 at 3:01 pm read more
Stanley Hartt

Beware the border adjustment tax: Stanley Hartt in Inside Policy

Canadians should wake up and get mad about a new tax scheme being proposed by the Make America Great Again school of protectionist...

 

June 26, 2017 at 8:30 pm read more

The erosion of Canada’s democratic institutions: Patrice Dutil in Inside Policy

Let’s remember the impressive history of Canadian governance, beginning with the first parliamentary election 225 years ago, when we consider the current government’s...

 

June 26, 2017 at 8:09 pm read more

Inside Policy, June 2017: Canada 150 a time to celebrate our founders

Celebrate the role of our founders in forging Canada into a great nation OTTAWA, June 26, 2017 – The latest edition of Inside...

 

June 26, 2017 at 9:12 am read more
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  • A partnership with India is the key to solving Canada's vaccine woes: Vijay Sappani in the National Post

    Columns, COVID-19, Foreign Affairs, In the Media, Latest News, Recent News

    Since the two countries have more in common than they have differences, India is the perfect partner for Canada when it comes to...

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  • Canada should follow Australia's lead: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post

    Columns, Economic policy, In the Media, Jack Mintz, Latest News, Recent News

    Copyright needs to be enforced. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has argued we should follow Australia’s approach and he is right, writes Jack Mintz...

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  • Putin’s political intimidation targets NHL superstar Aretmi Panarin: Marcus Kolga in the Toronto Star

    Columns, Foreign Affairs, In the Media, Latest News, Marcus Kolga, Recent News

    While it may be unique for the Kremlin to target a well-known NHL superstar, the tactic itself is not, and should serve as...

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  • The Macdonald-Laurier Institute Welcomes New Senior Fellow, Patrice Dutil

    Latest News, Patrice Dutil, Press Releases, Recent News

    OTTAWA, ON (February 26, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to welcome Patrice Dutil as our newest Senior Fellow, covering issues including Canadian history,...

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  • Trudeau's Canada - Low achievement, high self-esteem: Philip Cross in the Financial Post

    Columns, In the Media, Latest News, Philip Cross, Recent News

    We feel very good about ourselves — but for no apparent reason, writes Philip Cross in the Financial Post. Below is an excerpt...

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Webinar Panel Video: Standing Guard - What have we learned from the enhanced Forward Presence on NATO's frontier?

 In 2021, NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) is heading into its fourth year. Canada’s commitment as the Framework Nation for the eFP...

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