Dialogue and Debate: Balancing the Environment and the Economy
Context The Trudeau government has indicated that dealing with climate change is a priority. It is the first national government to try to institutionalize a commitment to balance economic development (oil and gas) while...
Dialogue and Debate: Western Alienation
Context Alberta and Saskatchewan are angry at Ottawa; 52% of Albertans and 48% of Saskatchewan residents feel more attached to their province than to Canada. While the Liberals form the government, they no longer hold seats in...
Virtual Policy Crunch: Seeing Through the F.O.G. (Future Of Government).
The government and the public service are in transition. On July 7th, Policy Crunch will look at what governments should keep, jettison, and look like coming out of COVID19 experience. We will compare international experience...
Dialogue and Debate: Political Divisiveness and a Polarized Electorate
Context The Prime Minister has stated that his biggest regret from the election campaign is the growing political tension across the country: “Everything I tried to do in the last four years has been focused on bringing the country...