"Alors que la planète franchit des points de rupture écologiques, il est temps de repenser la manière dont les États négocient et coopèrent." Une analyse importante signée David Suzuki (@fonddavidsuzuki.bsky.social) et l'honorable Louise Otis 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/09/m...

Trump's trade war has reinforced the need for ambitious industrial policy as a tool in Canada's economic nation-building. Here's my summary for @irpp.org's Policy Options on the challenges, and the opportunities, of this moment: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/targ.... #cdnecon /2

In this powerful piece, Melanie Randall argues that the Hockey Canada trial moved us farther away from a robust legal definition of consent. "Too often, a woman’s silence, accommodation or passivity is mistaken for consent. This is a mistake in law." An important read: tinyurl.com/yvmv2mbd

🚨New Futureproofing episode is out! Jennifer is joined by David Chaundy, President & CEO of the Atlantic Economic Council, for a conversation about the economic transformation of Atlantic Canada & what lies ahead for the region. Listen or watch it today! 🎧 shorturl.at/o2cP1 💻 youtu.be/e3t5To26P48

"In a global moment where reproductive rights and gender equality are under attack, deprioritizing them in Canada is both risky and economically short-sighted." An important piece by @jeanetteashe.bsky.social 🔗 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/carn...

Latest, by @lucgodbout.bsky.social "The absence of a federal budget – while Quebec must comply with a balanced budget law – underscores the importance of returning to fiscal consistency." policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117867

Inu Manak & Victoria Fenton: Why no trade deal with Trump might be good for Canada policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/au... @inumanak.bsky.social @policyoptions.irpp.org

📢 Meet the panelists for first breakout session at Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times, happening Sept. 16 in Ottawa! For this breakout session, attendees will be able to choose from three breakout session panels happening simultaneously 🧵:

"Amidst the flurry of trade announcements ahead of the August 1 deadline to secure new tariff rates, one country ended up near the bottom of the pack, and it’s not the one you’d expect." Read @inumanak.bsky.social & Victoria Fenton's latest piece 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117808

The full program for our Sept. 16 conference Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times is here! From trade diversification to climate and economic resilience, we bring together leading voices from across Canada & beyond. 📌 Spots are limited, register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/irpp-confe...

Laila Mahmoudi, Eric Tchouaket et Lara Gautier dénoncent le système inéquitable pour les femmes enceintes au Québec et proposent des solutions concrètes. À lire: policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/magazines...

Latest by Justina Ray! policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/au...

Our friends over at the IRPP are hosting this very timely event! Don't miss out, get your tickets today: irpp.org?p=20760

Sure, find something more suburban and then spend and hour or 2 in traffic. Or, you know, stay downtown and experience the joy of a beautiful city and help advocate for better. @irpp.org bit.ly/3TRXD40

"By Aug. 28, Prime Minister Carney expects ministers to have found savings of up to 15% But one basic problem is the starting point. Nobody knows what it is." @kathryn-may.bsky.social's latest piece👇

"The system now appears built for speed, not scrutiny. In-person interviews are rare. Visa decisions are increasingly made through metadata processing, automated portals, and “one-touch” approvals." Latest by Sheryl Saperia & Sophie Milman: policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117744

Climate change is increasing wildfire risks, making fires more intense and destructive. In @irpp.org, Viviane Gauer and Zach Carriere outline 5 actions governments can take now to better protect communities. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/wi...

🔊Meet the panelists for our 1st session of the conference! @lisebirikundavyi.bsky.social, Jesse McCormick & Chris Ragan will explore how Canada can rethink industrial policy for a more resilient, equitable economy. Moderated by @stevelafleur.bsky.social Program & registration: irpp.org?p=20760

📢 Announcing our 2nd keynote for Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times (Sept. 16, Ottawa): Premier R.J. Simpson of the Northwest Territories! Hear his vision for inclusive growth, resilience & the future of Canada’s North. 🔗Details & Registration: irpp.org?p=20760

Our friends over at the IRPP are hosting a thrilling conference in Ottawa! Join them for a full day of discussions on Canada’s economic future. Register today! 👇

"As cyberthreats continue to increase and become more serious, it’s quickly becoming clear there is a need for a paradigm shift to shared responsibility across the entire cybersecurity ecosystem." Matt Malone and Adam Richert's latest piece in Policy Options👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/au...

We have the means to find transit properly. We just don’t want to. We need real vision and real leadership to act in the public interest. Bia @irpp.org bit.ly/3TRXD40

How should we shape industrial policy amid global shocks, climate urgency & economic transition? Join us Sept. 16 in Ottawa for a conference devoted to the key issues facing Canada. With keynotes from @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev & Premier R.J. Simpson! Register now! shorturl.at/Ljmy8

ICYMI: “The Next Leap Forward: Clean Air for Canadians” by @sameo416.bsky.social @mark-ungrin.bsky.social and myself for @policyoptions.irpp.org. 💨🪟😷for🫁🧠 policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

"Ottawa has spent almost a decade studying, consulting and designing a new flood insurance framework. Now it must fund it." Read Jordan Brennan's latest piece 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117575

It’s time for Canada to take a stand and recognize the state of Palestine. In this important piece, @stevenzzhou.bsky.social explains how Canada has the chance to set a global example to defend human rights. 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

Amid tariff tensions, Canada should look to Indigenous trade networks: a powerful, underused tool for economic reconciliation and resilience. A North American Indigenous trade coalition could benefit us all. 📖 Read David Carrière-Acco's latest piece: policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117502

Canada needs to move toward a public health model of supporting grief policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju... @pauladams29.bsky.social @policyoptions.irpp.org 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

PM Mark Carney promised bold, nation-building change. But are tax cuts and pipelines enough to meet the moment @bhaggart.bsky.social & @vifdesprit.bsky.social say Canada needs vision, not inertia. Read their call for real leadership: 🔗 policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117530

Les Canadiens éprouvent-ils moins de ressentiment face à la place de leur province dans la fédération? Un bulletin du Centre d’excellence explore l’Indice 2025… et les constats pourraient vous surprendre. Par @cbreton.bsky.social,@olijacques.bsky.social &@parkinac.bsky.social 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ubjar3r

Flexible, place-based workforce development must be built into Canada’s nation-building vision. In their latest piece, Abigail Jackson, @rsamson.bsky.social & @ricardochejfec.bsky.social explain why skills are essential infrastructure & provide policy recommendations policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117440

Tensions are rising in the public service over RTO mandates. What happens when a modern, tech-savvy workforce meets rigid, one-size-fits-all directives ...and is then told not to talk about it? By Hannah Lazarus,Tess Walker,Matteo Mazza,Julia Kelly,& Erykah Kangbeya policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117482

We're (marginally) less aggrieved!

Indigenous women comprise 4.3% of the Canadian population but make up 16% of homicide victims & 11% of missing women. In this important piece, Sarah Jacknife explores the historical, ideological, & political roots of the systemic discrimination Indigenous women face policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117466

An important piece by Matthew Oliver and @mark-ungrin.bsky.social and @juliamwright.bsky.social! Read it now in Policy Options! policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117453

"Productivity is a complex problem, but there is one simple way we can achieve significant change in the near-term: improve indoor air quality." Read on for more from Matthew Oliver, Mark Ungrin and Julia M. Wright. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

"It’s time we treat skills as essential infrastructure that as important as the roads, ports & power lines that will define Canada’s economic future." @rsamson.bsky.social Abigail Jackson & @ricardochejfec.bsky.social explain why we need a skills revolution. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

New and timely report worth reading from @irpp.org : irpp.org/research-stu... Makes thoughtful recommendations, especially for thinking about a new potential role for the network of Community Futures Organizations in reaching rural and remote communities. #cdnpoli

🤔 No replacement has been named for Yves Giroux, the respected parliamentary budget officer... What will be the fate of the budget watchdog? Read on for more from #publicservice reporter Kathryn May. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

Canada must remember to stand up for the rights of the #Pride community when defending our economy and sovereignty. Francesco MacAllister-Caruso calls for elbows up for trans people, too! policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

Ontario’s focus on child welfare finances won’t keep kids safe. My piece for @policyoptions.irpp.org explains why: policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

“Ottawa must quickly get on the same page with the First Nations or it will create serious obstacles to its nation-building priorities.” writes Lev Marder in his latest Policy Options article. Read it here 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

In their latest piece, Dat Nguyen and Nhi Le explore how nurses are fighting to revive Bill 192, giving the Ford government a second chance to address Ontario’s health-care crisis by implementing a nurse-to-patient ratio. Read it here! policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117358

Charles Breton & Andrew Parkin: Barrières au commerce interprovincial : leur retrait est prometteur, mais ce qui suit pourrait être encore plus important @parkinac.bsky.social @cbreton.bsky.social y.social @policyoptions.irpp.org policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/magazines...

To improve population health and well-being, a health-care system must deliver results—that is, it must create value. But how do we define and measure that value? @fredericabergel.bsky.social breaks down 5 goals to achieve in order to create value in health care 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org?p=117354

Kathryn May: Mark Carney’s quiet public service revolution @policyoptions.irpp.org policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

@profbrouard.bsky.social Lemieux, B. (2025). Réforme fiscale: le grand chantier oublié?, Policy Options politiques, 10 juin, 4p. / The forgotten project of tax reform, Policy Options politiques, 26 June, 4p. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju... @policyoptions.irpp.org

The latest edition of the Confederation of Tomorrow annual survey shows that Canadians haven’t changed their mind on provincial protectionism. Read cbreton.bsky.social and parkinac.bsky.social's latest piece!

EDI, anti-racism, and cultural intelligence. What are they, how are they different, and how can they each help tackle structural inequalities? @andredarmanin.bsky.social breaks it all down in his latest piece 👇

Carney’s bill could reshape how gov works — no white paper, no task force, just execution. His One Canadian Economy plan makes public-service reform all but inevitable. @kathryn-may.bsky.social breaks it down in today’s Functionary: 44615331.hs-sites.com/the-quiet-re...