As Canada pivots its economic activity toward the future, some reflection may be needed on what we will be leaving behind in the process.
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Budget 2017: For International Assistance, Less is More
In substance and in tone, Budget 2017 takes a very different approach to international affairs than its predecessor.
Is Canada Catching on to the Anti-Immigration Party Movement from Europe?
Anti-immigration parties are becoming more prominent in Europe. Will Canada follow suit?
Budget 2017: Affordable Housing
Pumping money into programs that only fight against existing homelessness may be more of a damage control strategy rather than a solution to the housing bubble.
Budget 2017: A Gender-Based Approach to Economics
The 2017 federal budget is bold in its gender-based analysis of government spending. That is a welcome step in the direction of a fairer society, but ultimately a more robust conversation around feminism and its relation to economics will be needed to achieve lasting gains.
Budget 2017: The Good and the Bad in Healthcare for Indigenous Communities and Health Researchers
Canada is globally praised for its universal, inclusive healthcare. Yet the federal budget for 2017 continues to grapple with health issues plaguing Canadian stakeholders, and some needs are addressed better than others.
Canada’s Mining Industry, Part 2: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
From economic uncertainty to social upheaval, the Canadian mining industry faces a winding series of hurdles. Whether and how companies deal with these complications is telling of the state of the industry.
Is Proportional Representation Good for Extremists?
Critics of proportional representation say it gives a platform to extremism. Is that true?
Andrew Carswell, Senior Delegate to Canada for ICRC speaks to NAOC
Tune in to the two-part podcast interview by NAOC Research Analyst Sha Lalapet and Senior Delegate to Canada for ICRC Andrew Carswell
Balancing Cooperation and Independence in the Arctic
Developing a new defence strategy in the Arctic is crucial for Canada’s security. Joann Correa explains.