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Cities are on the front lines of major social, economic and democratic transformations. Homelessness. Housing. Mobility. Climate change. Municipal finances. Our new series explores the challenges and the solutions that will shape the future of urban Canada. policyoptions.irpp.org/series/citie...

policyoptions.irpp.orgCities at a crossroads - Policy Options(Version française disponible ici) Cities are on the front lines of major social, economic and democratic transformations. Homelessness. Housing. Mobility. Climate change. Municipal finances. Our new ...
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Ian brought a deep knowledge of Canadian politics and public policy. In his final editor’s note in 2012, Ian reflected on a principle stretching back to founding editor Tom Kent: the editorial independence of Policy Options. It was, he wrote, “sacrosanct.” policyoptions.irpp.org/2012/09/edit...

policyoptions.irpp.orgEditor's NoteWelcome to our special issue, “Canada in the Pacific Century,” aligned with a national conference organized by the Canadian Council of Chief Executives and held in Ottawa on September 24-25. We begin ...

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Who really pays to train skilled workers? Across the OECD, immigrants account for up to 35% of the highly skilled workforce. @bridgdivides.bsky.social researcher Hari KC looks at where these workers come from, and the cost of their training on global equality. Read more in @policyoptions.irpp.org:

policyoptions.irpp.orgCanada must face the Global South cost of skilled immigrationCanada relies on skilled immigrants trained elsewhere. A fairer approach would invest at home and share gains with countries of origin.

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Et si l’approche d’Ottawa pour soutenir les Premières Nations limitait en réalité leurs capacités ? Dans un nouveau mémo, l’ancienne sous-ministre Gina Wilson explique comment les mécanismes de financement peuvent mieux soutenir les communautés de Premières Nations. irpp.org/fr/research-...

irpp.orgPartager la gouvernance pour de meilleurs résultats  : Renforcer la capacité de l’État dans les relations entre les Premières Nations et Ottawa - IRPPL’approche imprévisible et fragmentée du gouvernement fédéral en matière de financement constitue un frein pour les Premières Nations qui cherchent à renforcer leurs capacités de gouvernance et commun...

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What if Ottawa’s approach to supporting First Nations actually limits their capacity? In a new memo, former deputy minister Gina Wilson shares how federal funding arrangements can better support First Nations communities. irpp.org/research-stu...

irpp.orgShared Governance, Stronger Outcomes: Developing State Capacity in First Nations-Federal Relations - IRPPThe federal government’s unpredictable, fragmented approach to funding acts as a constraint on First Nations that are seeking to build long-term governance and community capacity. Predictable, flexibl...

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Oxfam-Québec
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⚠️ Les coupes dans l’aide internationale freinent la riposte contre #Ebola. 📝 Notre DG @beavaugrante.bsky.social explique pourquoi dans un texte publié par @policyoptions.irpp.org 🔗 policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/06/c...

policyoptions.irpp.orgEbola : les coupes dans l’aide internationale aggravent la criseLa résurgence d’Ebola en RDC révèle l’impact des coupes dans l’aide humanitaire et les risques pour la santé mondiale.

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Results Canada
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Read on in this timely piece from @oxfam-quebec.bsky.social Executive Director Béatrice Vaugrante 👉 policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/06/cris... #cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @melaniejolycan.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @policyoptions.irpp.org

policyoptions.irpp.orgWhen aid retreats, Ebola advances in the DRCAs Ebola spreads in the DRC, Canada must protect global health funding before weakened systems turn outbreaks into wider crises.

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Maude Pugliese
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My latest for @policyoptions.irpp.org: Canada's wealth stats hide women's economic vulnerability. They document household wealth, not how it's split within families. Property ownership in modern unions is individualized and unequal. Our data must catch up. policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/06/gend...

policyoptions.irpp.orgCanada needs individual wealth data to close the gender wealth gapCanada’s household wealth data mask how assets are divided inside couples. Statistics Canada should start measuring individual ownership.
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Près de 2/3 des Canadiens doutent en la capacité de la fonction publique fédérale à planifier à long terme. @jenditchburn.bsky.social écrit que renforcer la capacité du gouv. à livrer la marchandise est essentiel à l’atteinte des ambitions économiques du pays. policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/06/p...

policyoptions.irpp.orgLes Canadiens doutent des capacités de la fonction publiqueDe nouvelles données d’enquête suggèrent que de nombreux Canadiens doutent que le système soit en mesure de livrer les résultats attendus.
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@jenditchburn.bsky.social codirige La Capacité de changer, un projet de recherche de l’@irpp.org visant à explorer des solutions concrètes et fondées sur la recherche pour relever certains des défis les plus pressants du gouvernement fédéral en matière de capacité. 👉 irpp.org/fr/capacite-...

irpp.orgLa capacité de changer : bâtir une fonction publique axée sur les résultats - IRPPLa capacité de changer : bâtir une fonction publique axée sur les résultats À propos du projet Le Canada cherche à mener de grands projets rapidement. Mais nos institutions publiques ont-elles la capa...
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@jenditchburn.bsky.social is co-leading Capacity for Change: Designing a Public Service Built to Deliver, an @irpp.org research project exploring practical, research-backed solutions to some of the federal government's most pressing capacity challenges. Check it out: irpp.org/capacity-for...

irpp.orgCapacity for Change: Designing a Public Service Built to Deliver - IRPPCapacity for Change: Designing a Public Service Built to Deliver About the Capacity for Change Project Canada wants to do big things fast. The question is whether our public institutions are capable o...
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Les villes sont en première ligne des grandes transformations sociales, économiques et démocratiques. Itinérance, logement, mobilité, climat, finances municipales: notre nouvelle série explore les défis & les solutions qui façonneront l’avenir urbain au Canada. policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/series/vi...

policyoptions.irpp.orgLes villes à l'heure des choix - Policy Options(English version available here) Les villes sont en première ligne des grandes transformations sociales, économiques et démocratiques. Itinérance, logement, mobilité, climat, finances municipales : no...
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Five years of survey data reveal an important difference in the movements pushing for referendums in Alberta and Quebec. Latest piece by @cbreton.bsky.social (@irpp.org), and @parkinac.bsky.social (@environicsinst.bsky.social) policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/06/albe...

policyoptions.irpp.orgGrievances in Alberta: how deep, how broad?New survey data suggests Alberta separatism is concentrated among UCP voters, not broadly shared across the province.
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Today is #RedDressDay, a day to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. This article reflects on the history of violence & oppression, and highlights the ongoing need for awareness & concrete action: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/07/viol...

policyoptions.irpp.orgThe painful lack of urgency to end violence against Indigenous women and girlsThe painful lack of urgency to end violence against Indigenous women and girls

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Dominique Marshall
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La présidente de la @fqppu.org.web.brid.gy , Madeleine Pastinelli, critique le programme "Impact +" dans @policyoptions.irpp.org : policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/04/f... @ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @apuott.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

policyoptions.irpp.orgFinancement de la recherche : une réforme est nécessaireLe programme Impact+ promet d’attirer des chercheurs, mais il fragilise l’autonomie universitaire et la diversité des savoirs au Canada.
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"One man killed himself after being given incorrect information by staff saying he was ineligible for assistance – a mistake exacerbated without a human agent who knew the context of the man’s file". Latest, by @ntusikov.bsky.social and @bhaggart.bsky.social. policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/carn...

policyoptions.irpp.orgCarney’s AI push risks harm as Ottawa automates public servicesFrom immigration errors to social-assistance breakdowns, early use of automated systems shows how public services can fail without human judgment.

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On May 5 in MTL, join us for Beyond the Feed, an IRPP event on how online personalities are transforming political communication. Panel 2: Campaigns and Influencers, w/ Dr. Katharine Dommett and Dr. Samuel Woolley. 🎟️RSVP: events@irpp.org More information: irpp.org/irpp-event/h...

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
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Canada lacks the workforce to meet its ambitions, Laura McDonough & Tricia Williams of @fsc-ccf.bsky.social write in @irpp.org. Bridging the gap will require coordination and collaboration to ensure Canada has the right skills in the right place at the right time. Read more:

policyoptions.irpp.orgThe missing work of co-ordination in Canada’s skills ecosystemFilling Canada’s skills gap requires better co-ordination, stronger intermediaries and long-term workforce planning are essential.

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Informed Perspectives
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"Neutrality often functions to preserve existing divisions of power...shapes how decisions made, whose experiences recognized & whose concerns minimized" Karine Coen-Sanchez via @policyoptions.irpp.org Media, contact Coen-Sanchez @ tinyurl.com/2txp2cn4 policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/neut...

policyoptions.irpp.orgHow neutrality in public institutions can entrench biasNeutrality in public institutions can hide bias and reinforce inequality in hiring, decisions and workplace culture.
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"Public organizations avoid political positioning in the name of impartiality. These criteria are often framed as protecting against discrimination, yet in practice they can reproduce it." Latest, by Karine Coen-Sanchez. policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/neut...

policyoptions.irpp.orgHow neutrality in public institutions can entrench biasNeutrality in public institutions can hide bias and reinforce inequality in hiring, decisions and workplace culture.

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Katherine Macnaughton-Osler - #COVIDisAirborne 😷
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"In a world with a growing range of highly contagious airborne infectious diseases that increase workplace illnesses and absences, improved indoor air is critical to public health, productivity and competitiveness." - @irpp.org

Mark Ungrin@mark-ungrin.bsky.social

Any push to increase school attendance has to deal with the fact that schools are where sickness spreads - and it doesn't stay there. Forcing sick kids to go anyway will make that even worse. If they're serious, start by cleaning the air. Attendance and learning will improve as kids get healthier.

policyoptions.irpp.orgThe next leap forward: Clean air for Canadians“Weak productivity is making life less affordable for Canadians and beginning to strain our government’s finances and starting to put at risk the social programs on which Canadians rely,” Prime Minist...
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Pour devenir une puissance mondiale en IA, le Canada doit développer une infrastructure de calcul publique, afin de maximiser les retombées tout en encadrant les impacts éthiques et environnementaux. Un article de @gbeaumier.bsky.social et Hubert Cadieux policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/04/i...

policyoptions.irpp.orgIA au Canada : il faut une infrastructure de calcul publiquePour devenir leader en IA, le Canada doit développer une puissance de calcul publique, éthique et durable, loin de la dépendance étrangère.
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Ottawa is missing how community food systems can strengthen resilience, reduce supply chain risks and anchor national security at the local level. An article by Sara Edge and Jenelle Regnier-Davies Read it here: policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/food...

policyoptions.irpp.orgCommunity food systems are critical to Canada’s national securityCanada’s defence strategy ignores food security risks. Community food systems could strengthen resilience and reduce reliance on fragile supply chains.
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"Disrupting terrorist financing is not just about following the money trail. It’s about fewer attacks and fewer lives lost." says Ken Chan Read his article about Canada's Financial Crimes Agency here: policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/fina...

policyoptions.irpp.orgBuild a real financial crimes force to hit terrorist financingCanada’s new Financial Crimes Agency should go beyond intelligence-sharing and become a police force able to disrupt terrorist financing.
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AI tools are cutting doctors’ paperwork, but weak safeguards risk patient privacy, accuracy and equity in Canada’s health system. Read the article by Helen Beny, PhD here 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/ai-s...

policyoptions.irpp.orgAI scribes in Canada’s health system pose privacy and safety risksAI scribes reduce paperwork for doctors, but weak regulation raises risks to patient privacy, accuracy and equity in Canada’s health system.
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"Until the foundations of health and primary education are secure, INU will be not a triumph of higher learning, but a $156-million monument to building the roof before the foundation." - Chanelle Joy Firth Read the full article 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/nort...

policyoptions.irpp.orgA northern university built on unstable groundA proposed Arctic university faces risks as gaps in health, housing and education raise questions about priorities and long-term viability.
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La nouvelle interprétation de la Loi canadienne sur la santé est ambitieuse, mais imprécise. Ottawa devra préciser ses intentions pour améliorer réellement l’accès aux soins. Un article de @marcolaverdiere.bsky.social policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/03/l...

policyoptions.irpp.orgSanté : Ottawa durcit le contrôle sur la couverture des soinsOttawa élargit l’interdiction des frais pour services médicalement nécessaires. Les provinces doivent déclarer les frais d’ici 2028.

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Les Perreaux
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As usual, there's a Policy Options article! Will this lead to concerted action, or is it mere gesture? As colleague Charles Breton sayas, Quebec's plan of attack on the file is quite different than Alberta's. 2/2 @policyoptions.irpp.org @cbreton.bsky.social policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/03/judi...

policyoptions.irpp.orgWhy Alberta and Quebec diverge on judicial appointmentsAlberta and Quebec both want a role in judicial appointments. But their arguments reveal sharply different visions of federalism.
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Why does Ottawa engage with Québec on judicial appointments but brush off Alberta? It's not just about sovereignty threats. It's about strategy. New piece by @cbreton.bsky.social (@irpp.org) policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/03/judicial-appointments-provinces/

policyoptions.irpp.orgWhy Alberta and Quebec diverge on judicial appointmentsAlberta and Quebec both want a role in judicial appointments. But their arguments reveal sharply different visions of federalism.

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Nancy Wright, John Winterdyk: #Canada, #Cuba et le coût de la tolérance face au pouvoir coercitif #CanPoli Via @policyoptions.irpp.org policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/02/c...

policyoptions.irpp.orgCanada, Cuba et le coût de la tolérance face au pouvoir coercitifDevant les pressions américaines sur Cuba, le Canada doit rompre le silence, sans quoi il cautionne une approche autoritaire.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
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The decision to close Canada’s anti-Islamophobia office is a dangerous retreat, @torontomet.bsky.social professors Asmaa Malik and Fahad Ahmad tell @irpp.org. They say it shows a lack of desire for an honest conversation about the realities Canadian Muslims face. Read more:

policyoptions.irpp.orgCanada’s national amnesia on IslamophobiaCanada closed its Islamophobia watchdog as anti-Muslim violence persists. Why folding the issue into a council isn’t enough.

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Matt Bister
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"The percentage of Canadians who are moderately to severely food insecure doubled between 2019 and 2023. Almost 20 per cent of the population is worried that they will not have enough food to eat."

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Related: Slaying myths about income support. Latest piece by @rsamson.bsky.social, @shaimaayassin.bsky.social and @gillianpetit.bsky.social policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/02/inco...

policyoptions.irpp.orgSlaying myths about income supportRising food insecurity shows Canada’s affordability crisis is real. Income supports fuel inflation or discourage work.
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Related: Slaying myths about income support. Latest piece by @rsamson.bsky.social, @shaimaayassin.bsky.social and @gillianpetit.bsky.social policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/02/inco...

policyoptions.irpp.orgSlaying myths about income supportRising food insecurity shows Canada’s affordability crisis is real. Income supports fuel inflation or discourage work.
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Groceries & essentials are straining lower income household budgets.The CGEB could reach 12M+ Canadians.Who qualifies? How much will people receive? Who will benefit the most? @gillianpetit.bsky.social & @shaimaayassin.bsky.social break it down in their new IRPP commentary: irpp.org/research-stu...

irpp.orgExpanding the GST/HST Credit: How the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Helps Canadians and Why Design Choices Matter - IRPPThe federal government announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) on January 26, 2026. The benefit is an expansion of the existing GST/HST Credit aimed at easing affordability pressu...