Policy Options

Above the Fold

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Apr 25, 2024

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For P.E.I., a model for a guaranteed basic income that is feasible and affordable 25.04.2024

An innovative federal-provincial partnership would virtually eradicate poverty among working-age adults and their children, report shows. An article by Benoît Robidoux, Wayne Simpson, Barbara Boraks Full article here: https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/april-2024/p-e-i-guaranteed-basic-income/

Where are the reviews of government action on COVID-19? by Ji Yoon Han 04.04.2024

For one of the most devastating public-policy crises of this century, half of the governments in this country have published no internal reflection.

The history of colonialism and slavery still impacts Black people in Canada by Fauzya Moore 09.02.2024

To move beyond this long legacy, federal and provincial governments need to focus on educating Canadians about Black history.

The particularly Canadian “lone-wolf” tradition of studying the public service by Jonathan Malloy 08.02.2024

Traditional elite relationships with researchers are fading, yet the public service doesn’t know any other way to work with outsiders.

Quebec stands alone in the defence of provincial powers by Charles Breton 25.01.2024

By depriving itself of a billion dollars this year to defend its health-care jurisdiction, Quebec once again finds itself in the role of the guardian of federalism.

Quebec’s move to force teaching French at McGill and Concordia could have dire consequences 23.01.2024

Without additional funds, the move could lead to reduced course choice and the replacement of specialists with French teachers, harming the quality of education. An article by Denis Hurtubise

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