/channels/taxonomy/term/1818/all en /channels/channels/event/threat-civility-and-fight-liberal-democracy-355346 <p style="text-align:center"><strong>The inaugural event of the series <em>Conversations: sponsored by Charles Bronfman</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center">Hosted by the ƻ����Ժ Institute for the Study of Canada</p> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:45:10 +0000 webfull 197684 at /channels /channels/channels/event/picturing-game-book-talk-don-weekes-355116 <p>Join MISC and ƻ����Ժ-Queen’s University Press for a talk by Don Weekes on his new book, <i>Picturing the Game</i><i>: An Illustrated Story of Hockey</i> on Thursday, February 29, 2024, 4 p.m. in Leacock 232.</p> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:20:42 +0000 webfull 197391 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-mounting-tensions-between-canada-and-india-351401 <p>Canada has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India as tensions mount between the two countries over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. In a recent update, the Canadian government cautioned about the potential for demonstrations and “negative sentiments” toward Canada in the wake of allegations that Indian government agents may be linked to the killing of Nijjar. (<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9983176/canada-india-travel-advisory/">Global News</a>)</p> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:01 +0000 webfull 193242 at /channels /channels/channels/news/building-forward-learning-australias-infrastructure-lessons-policy-magazine-348256 <p>May 8, 2023 | Anil Wasif, Senior Economist with the Ontario Government, wrote that the recent announcement of a comprehensive review of hundreds of Australian infrastructure projects should serve as a cautionary tale for Canada. He has stated that Canada faces similar pressures on its infrastructure pipeline due to various factors, such as a shortage of care facilities for the ageing population. Anil Wasif is a member of the Advisory Board for the Max Bell School of Public Policy and the Founding Director of Strategy for BacharLorai, a Canadian Social Impact Agency. </p> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:55:09 +0000 webfull 189572 at /channels /channels/channels/news/budget-watchdog-troubled-spin-around-latest-report-carbon-pricing-ctv-news-347659 <p>April 8, 2023 | Yves Giroux opened a political firestorm last week with a new report that concluded carbon price rebates are worth more than the direct cost of the carbon price for 80 per cent of families. The Conservatives, who have campaigned heavily on removing carbon pricing, claimed that the Liberals lied about the "sneaky carbon tax" when they said the rebate were more than the cost. </p> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:15:41 +0000 webfull 188871 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-canada-and-us-reach-border-deal-irregular-migrants-347287 <p>The Trudeau government has reached a long-discussed deal with the United States on irregular migration which will allow Ottawa to close the Roxham Road irregular crossing at the Canada-U.S. border. The deal would close a loophole in the agreement, which came into force in 2004 and currently prevents Canadian law enforcement from turning back asylum seekers who enter Canada from the United States at border locations that are not official ports of entry. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/deal-roxham-road-migrants-biden-trudeau-1.6788358">CBC News</a>)</p> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:57:20 +0000 webfull 188490 at /channels /channels/channels/news/all-pathways-economic-and-financial-inclusion-canada-public-policy-forum-346599 <p>January, 2023 | <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students-alumni/2021-22">Shweta Menon</a>, an MPP Alumni, co-authored a research report on the pathways to economic and financial inclusion for youth aged 18-30 in Canada. The report summarizes the key findings from a literature review and focus group discussions held with youth in Canada. The discussion and the literature review were done with the aim of understanding how and why youth are excluded in Canada. </p> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:29:41 +0000 webfull 187813 at /channels /channels/channels/news/how-polarization-manifests-canada-cbc-radio-346596 <p>March 1, 2023 | Max Bell School of Public Policy Alumni, <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students-alumni/2021-22">Shweta Menon</a>, joined Julia Wright to talk about one of the projects at the Public Policy Forum where they are focused on understanding the risks polarization poses to social cohesion and trust in Canada. The Public Policy Forum says young individuals across Canada are reporting less positive comments on Canada's democratic institutions. </p> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:01:45 +0000 webfull 187808 at /channels /channels/channels/news/energy-poverty-overlooked-determinant-health-and-climate-resilience-canada-345967 <p>Despite Canada being an important energy producer, not all Canadians can access or afford adequate levels of energy services at home to meet their needs, maintain healthy indoor temperatures, and live a decent life—a situation known as energy poverty. Depending on the measure, 6–19% of Canadian households face energy poverty. Health risks associated with energy poverty are documented in countries with milder climates.</p> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:08:11 +0000 webfull 187093 at /channels /channels/channels/news/chris-ragan-canada-must-upgrade-its-electricity-grid-globe-and-mail-345767 <p>January 27, 2023 | Director <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/christopher-ragan">Chris Ragan</a>  wrote that Canada must embark on a historic build-out of its power systems to ensure continued prosperity as the demand for clean energy accelerates in Canada. In his opinion piece he answered the question: Can we overcome our unique challenges to upgrade its electricity grid to match the surging demand? </p> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:27:03 +0000 webfull 186860 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-russias-invasion-ukraine-336610 <p>Here are some experts from ƻ����Ժ who can provide comment on this issue:</p> <p><a href="#climate">Climate implications</a> | <a href="#disinformation">Disinformation</a> | <a href="#economic_policy">Economic sanctions</a> | <a href="#canadian_policy">Foreign policy</a> | <a href="#supply_chain">Investments and supply chains</a> | <a href="#politics_eastern_europe">Russian and Ukrainian politics</a></p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:17:12 +0000 webfull 185050 at /channels /channels/channels/news/canada-should-back-declaration-protect-civilians-explosive-weapons-globe-and-mail-343373 <p>October 18, 2022 | In this opinion piece, <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/past-faculty/simon-bagshaw">Simon Bagshaw</a> and<a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh"> Jennifer Welsh</a> comment on the gathering in Dublin held to formally endorse a groundbreaking international political declaration that will set new standards for the protection of civilians from the use of bombs, rockets, artillery and other explosive weapons in populated areas during armed conflict. Stating that the declaration comes not a moment too soon. </p> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:25:11 +0000 webfull 184349 at /channels /channels/channels/news/curing-canadas-energy-paralysis-may-mean-new-climate-targets-renewed-political-will-global-news-342434 <p>September 22, 2022 | Director <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/christopher-ragan">Chris Ragan</a> spoke to Global News about the future of energy sources in Canada and answering the question: Could Canada really be an energy superpower and be a global leader on climate change?</p> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:00:30 +0000 webfull 183102 at /channels /channels/channels/event/open-house-2022-341576 <p>We are proud to announce the return of ƻ����Ժ's Open House - to be held in-person - on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Learn more <a href="/openhouse/">here</a>.</p> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:43:52 +0000 webfull 182243 at /channels /channels/channels/news/chris-ragan-bank-canada-expected-raise-interest-rates-toronto-star-341430 <p>September 2, 2022 | In response to the possibility of the Bank of Canada raising interest rates next week, Director <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/chris-ragan">Christopher Ragan</a> said the central bank is best-suited to take on the responsibility of maintaining low interest rates.</p> <p>“There’s very, very good reasons why we have operationally independent central bank trying to target inflation rather than governments, because governments in the past have done a very poor job at that,” he said.</p> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:53:15 +0000 webfull 182119 at /channels