On The Frontline of Populism in Europe: Straight Talk with Michael Ignatieff
OTTAWA, ON (December 31, 2019): Almost 30 years ago, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, democracy seemed to stride across the world,...
Ep. 38 - Understanding The Rising Tide of Populism with Michael Ignatieff and Marcus Kolga
In the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga was joined by historian, political scientist, former Liberal Party of...
Conservatives need to start solving the problems of today: Sean Speer in the National Post
Conservatives must develop an economic program for those people and places struggling in the intangibles economy, writes Sean Speer. By Sean Speer, November...
Inside Policy: Canadians the Economy Forgot
OTTAWA, ON (September 26, 2019): In our latest issue of Inside Policy, MLI authors explore challenges facing the Canadian economy and the need to...
I underestimated what Trump’s ‘forgotten’ workers can do politically. Canadian politicians shouldn’t make the same mistake: Sean Speer in the Globe and Mail
Neither the left nor the right paid enough attention to working-class anxieties until Trumpism came along. With Canada heading into an election, Sean...
Ep. 35 - Canada's "Forgotten People and Places" with Sean Speer and Brett Byers
In this latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI communications manager Brett Byers was joined by MLI Munk Senior Fellow Sean Speer, who...
Closer look at employment data reveals risks of Trump-style populism: New paper by Sean Speer
OTTAWA, ON (August 26, 2019): Donald Trump’s surprising election and the rise of populism in various other Western democracies is a salutary warning...
Canada and the threat of European populism: Marcus Kolga in the Toronto Star
Canada may yet avoid the menace of predatory fringe populism; but only if our political leaders and media engage in robust, yet respectful,...
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...
Brexit Extension and what it means for Britain: Elliot Tepper on CTV News
With uncertainty abounding regarding Brexit, MLI Research Advisory Board Member, Elliot Tepper, joined CTV News to discuss the future of UK and the...
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