A new health-sciences campus in Moosonee, near James Bay, will transform care through workforce planning that is Indigenous-led and data-informed. Latest article by Jamaica Cass 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/heal...

"Whether the budget delivers will depend on a public service that is expected to do more with less." Read @rsamson.bsky.social's latest article 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/budg...

What is going on with Alberta’s climate-change strategy? Implementation seems to be in limbo after two years. It’s time to take action. Read Lennie Kaplan's latest piece👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/albe...

Feeling grateful to @jennpiscopo.bsky.social for including our co-authored @apsrjournal.bsky.social article on gender quotas in this piece for @policyoptions.irpp.org. Despite pundits' fears, we find that 🚹's overrepresentation is much more corrosive to democratic legitimacy than gender quotas.

Governments often abandon fiscal rules when choices get hard, but clear standards and independent oversight could help restore credibility. Latest piece by Michael M. Atkinson and Haizhen Mou👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/fede...

Luc Godbout & Suzie St-Cerny: Trente ans après le référendum, le Québec est plus riche et plus égalitaire, mais il est confronté à de grands défis économiques, sociaux et de finances publiques. @policyoptions.irpp.org policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/10/l... (English version to come!)

30 ans après le référendum de 1995, le Canada continue de débattre de son unité. Notre nouveau dossier revisite la question nationale à la lumière des tensions d’aujourd’hui et des profondes transformations sociales des 3 dernières décennies. policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/series/re...

As trust in political institutions declines, content creators are increasingly filling that gap. Elizabeth Dubois & Michelle Bartleman unpack the dangers and potential upsides of creators’ growing political influence. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/soci...

For @policyoptions.irpp.org, I wrote about how Canada lags its European and Anglo peers in electing women to parliament, how that harms their reputation, and, drawing on research w/ @dzobrien.bsky.social & Amanda Clayton, why voters prefer gender parity. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/gend...

Rachel Margolis, Howard Ramos & Yue Teng: New data show Indigenous fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, reshaping communities and national demographics. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi... @policyoptions.irpp.org

Like Quebec, Alberta’s frustration with Ottawa fuels autonomy talk, but unlike Quebec, it lacks a unifying national identity. Latest by @danielbeland.bsky.social 👇

Without gender quotas, Canadian parties are failing to meet voter expectations for fair and representative democracy. A powerful piece by @jftremblaylp.bsky.social policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/gend...

Trente ans après le référendum de 1995, l’écart entre les hommes et les femmes face à la souveraineté demeure. Pourquoi les femmes hésitent-elles à dire «oui» ? Une lecture importante, signée Francine Pelletier 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/10/v...

Excellent piece on industrial policy, by Emna Braham and Glen Hodgson. They argue that Quebec’s recent investment failures highlight the need for governments to evaluate industrial policy based on real outcomes, not just spending. Read here: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indu...

@rsmargo.bsky.social, @somardrawoh.bsky.social, and Yue Teng explain how declining Indigenous fertility rates will reshape the futures of Indigenous communities and Canada, and the broader implications for the country as a whole. An important analysis: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...

📢 C’est demain! Il reste encore des places pour notre panel sur l’avenir du commerce intérieur au Canada avec Philippe Couillard, Stéphane Paquin & Maryse Picard, modéré par @vallapointe.bsky.social 🎟️Il n’est pas trop tard pour réserver votre entrée gratuite: share.hsforms.com/1f_essq65SbC...

"Policymakers must ensure human judgement - not algorithms - remains central in life-and-death decisions". 💭 CSDI's Nishtha Gupta explores the implications of AI adoption for Canada's defence strategy in @policyoptions.irpp.org. 🧵https://policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/ai-defence-spending/

Trust should be a two-way street between governments and the public policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/trus... @policyoptions.irpp.org

"Does federalism really prevent the equitable redistribution of income?" Alain Noël, co-editor of Territories of Inequality: How Federalism and Redistribution Interact, in Policy Options.

In a time of political uncertainty, Canada’s ability to adapt depends not just on public confidence, but also on governments’ trust in citizens & across their own institutions. @bboyd18.bsky.social & @jaredwesley.ca call for a “government trust ecosystem” to strengthen democracy in uncertain times.

"Trente ans après le dernier référendum, le rêve souverainiste refait surface. Mais pour le Parti québécois, raviver cet idéal d’hier en projet crédible aujourd’hui est un immense défi." Lisez le dernier article de Jean-Herman Guay policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/10/q...

Zach Battat: Russia can sustain a long war. The real urgency for peace lies in Western capitals, not in waiting for change in Moscow. @policyoptions.irpp.org policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/occi...

Événement à ne pas manquer!

Why is Canada in urgent need of Arctic threat modelling? Andrew Latham argues that a disciplined whole-of-government Arctic threat assessment would align defence, diplomacy and procurement while ensuring Indigenous participation and allied integration. 🔗 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/arct...

“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it.” In this timely piece, Josh Greenberg, professor and associate dean at @humscarleton.bsky.social, unpacks the deeper dilemma at play: the growing threat of misinformation & erosion of public trust in institutions. 🔗 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/tyle...

Today, on 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, we honour the experiences of Indigenous peoples and reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice and equity in Canada.

"Canada must shift from its historically risk-averse, fragmented investment model to a targeted, mission-oriented approach that concentrates on sectors where it holds inherent advantages: agriculture, forestry, energy &critical minerals." By Burgess Langshaw Power & Maral Niazi👇 tinyurl.com/mr3rfk6z

“We have long-term plans to study all 10 provincial and three territorial cabinet systems …” This is really important and exciting work. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/cabi... @policyoptions.irpp.org

As Canada doubles defence spending and embraces AI, policymakers must ensure human judgment – not algorithms – remains central in life-and-death decisions. Latest piece by Nishtha Gupta 👇 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/ai-d...

"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...