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Chris Ragan on Canada’s Economy and the Next Generation of Policymakers | Discussions with Dr. D

webfull — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:06:25 +0000

September 6, 2025 | Christopher Ragan joins Dr. David Detomasi for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s pressing economic challenges. Together they explore issues such as falling productivity, the affordability crisis in housing, the complexities of climate policy, and the growing concerns around fiscal debt. The discussion also turns to broader themes of leadership, where Dr. Ragan shares lessons from his own experience, and closes with thoughtful advice for students who are considering careers in economics and public policy.

Published: 9 September 2025

Vass Bednar, Denise Hearn, and MPP Shane Joy Named Hunter Prize Finalists | The Hub

webfull — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:07:05 +0000

September 6, 2025 | The Hub has announced the 10 finalists for the third annual Hunter Prize for Public Policy, which awards $50,000 in cash prizes for bold ideas to address Canada’s stalled GDP per capita growth and improve living standards.

Current Master of Public Policy student Shane Joy was selected for his proposal to create a Canadian Productivity Commission, an independent body that would analyze national productivity trends, assess sectoral performance, and advise on reform opportunities. His idea is aimed at tackling Canada’s long-term productivity challenges.

Published: 8 September 2025

Pearl Eliadis on the Advisory Committee’s Controversial Secularism Proposals | Daybreak Montreal

webfull — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:27:40 +0000

August 27, 2025 | On Daybreak Montreal with Sean Henry, Pearl Eliadis said Quebec’s new secularism proposals mark a fundamental shift in the province’s legal and constitutional framework. The proposals come from a government advisory committee tasked with reviewing how the province’s secularism law is applied and how it could be expanded.

Published: 4 September 2025

Anil Wasif on Flight Attendants’ Strike and the Fight for Collective Bargaining | Policy Magazine

webfull — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:53:27 +0000

September 1, 2025 | In a piece for Policy Magazine, Anil Wasif, MPP ’21, reflects on last month’s Air Canada strike, where 10,500 flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order in what he calls a defining moment for Canadian labour rights. Public sentiment was firmly behind the workers, with polls showing strong support for their demand to be paid for all hours worked, not just time in the air.

Published: 4 September 2025

Pearl Eliadis on the Risks of Quebec’s Secularism Report | CBC

webfull — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:57:07 +0000

August 28, 2025 | In a story reported by CBC, a Quebec government committee has issued 50 recommendations, including extending the religious symbols ban to subsidized daycares and requiring people to uncover their faces for public services. These proposals have drawn criticism from community leaders, who argue they discriminate against religious minorities, particularly Muslim women.

Published: 28 August 2025

Zola Mirenge on ESG Opportunities in Emerging Markets | Anthesis

webfull — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:35:04 +0000

August 19, 2025 | In an article for Anthesis Group, MPP '22 Zola Mirenge explores how emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are becoming prime opportunities for corporate expansion, with sustainability at the center of growth. She highlights three areas where strong ESG strategies can give companies a competitive edge: access to sustainability-linked finance, meeting rising consumer demand for sustainable products, and navigating increasingly harmonised regulations aligned with global standards.

Published: 21 August 2025

Pearl Eliadis Contributes to Canada’s National Consultation for X Summit of the Americas

webfull — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:02:05 +0000

August 14, 2025 | 9I��, in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), hosted Canada’s National Consultation for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas. Pearl Eliadis was among the contributors recognized for advancing an inter-American conversation rooted in openness, purpose, and collective action. The event, organized through the 9I�� School of Continuing Studies, brought together voices from civil society, academia, government, and communities.

Published: 14 August 2025

Jennifer Welsh on Canada’s Need to Move Beyond U.S. Dependence | The Logic

webfull — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:44:14 +0000

August 13, 2025 | In The Logic, Jennifer Welsh was quoted on Canada’s longstanding overreliance on the United States. Drawing from her 2004 book, Welsh warned that Canada was deluding itself in thinking it was America’s “best friend,” since a hyperpower has only associates, not true allies. She argued that Canada suffers from “middle power syndrome,” a self-limiting mindset that prioritizes process and coalition-building over meaningful action, putting the country at risk of sliding into irrelevance as a sovereign state.

Published: 13 August 2025

Jennifer Welsh on the Future Challenges and Legitimacy of UN Peace Operations | Cambridge University Press

webfull — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:21:40 +0000

March 7, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh with Marie-Joëlle Zahar, authored “What Future for Peace Operations?” published by Cambridge University Press. The article examines the growing challenges facing UN peace operations, which have long been seen as a model of effective multilateralism. Welsh and Zahar highlight how changing conflict dynamics, rising expectations, and disinformation campaigns are straining the UN’s ability to deliver peace.

Published: 12 August 2025

Jennifer Welsh on Advancing Localization in Global Politics | Global Studies Quarterly

webfull — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:18:15 +0000

January 2025 | Jennifer Welsh, alongside co-authors Adam Kochanski and Emily K. M. Scott, wrote "Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice" in Global Studies Quarterly. The article introduces a special forum on the concept of localization, exploring its significance in both international relations theory and real-world policy. It addresses why localization has gained attention, its historical roots, what and who is considered “local,” and how localization can be studied.