August 18, 2020
A New, New deal for Social Policy and Federalism?
By Terrance Hunsley
From SocialCanada.orgCould we be looking at a big change in social policy and federalism? The press have suggested that Bill Morneau was not supportive of Justin Trudeau’s plans for a bold economic initiative. There is also speculation that the new plan could encour
August 10, 2020
The Morneau Doctrine: To be continued or not (Cardozo)
By Andrew Cardozo
The HILL TIMES August 10, 2020 OTTAWA—Bill Morneau has been one of the longer serving federal finance ministers and probably the most revolutionary when it comes to doing big things. He has a record of big measures in normal times and extraordinary mea
August 7, 2020
Constitutional Issues for Basic Income (Hunsley)
By Terrance Hunsley
From SocialCanada.orgTerrance Hunsley Support for a national basic income program has been growing, to the point that the idea is no longer scoffed at in government circles. Several different versions have been discussed, which has confused the matter a bit, but the focus
July 30, 2020
Social isolation – no new hurdle for people who use drugs (Lapointe)
By Trevor J. Lapointe
From SocialCanada.orgHow stigmatization may be inadvertently saving these communities from exposure to COVID-19 Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 made its way to Canada, the spike in overdose deaths among people who use drugs has continued to increase – especially
July 30, 2020
On Occupational Regulation and Inequality
By Terrance Hunsley
From SocialCanada.orgTo regulate or not to regulate has always been a sticky policy issue because, depending on the profession or occupation or industry, the net social impact can vary. But we are just learning that it can also lead to increased inequality in society. A re
July 16, 2020
On Boosting Jobs and Incomes
By Terrance Hunsley
From SocialCanada.orgI.M.F. Predicts Deeper Global Downturn Even as Economies Reopen (June 24) WHO says pandemic will be around for “foreseeable future.” No one is saying this is going to bounce back to normal. Canada is likely to go through a recovery that will be protrac
July 14, 2020
On Crime and Systemic Racism
By Terrance Hunsley
From This article also appeared on SocialCanada.org,The protests in the US and around the world have succeeded in raising awareness of police brutality and systemic racism. Social media are replete with strong opinion in support and against the protests. Our opinions derive from our experience and I am
July 6, 2020
BRIAN MULRONEY’S Agenda for Canada (Webinar)
By Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney
July 29, 2020 Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney on his “Agenda for Canadian Greatness” 3:00-3:30 PM Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhlsfl-GpRk&t=821s The following is the “Agenda for Canadian Greatness” put forward by Canada’s 18th prime Minister,
June 25, 2020
Draw key lessons from the UN defeat (Marchi & Rock)
By Sergio Marchi & Allan Rock
CANADA SHOULD DRAW KEY LESSONS FROM THE U.N. DEFEAT Sergio Marchi, Allan Rock June 22, 2020 Losing an election is always tough. And especially when it is the second in a row. But Canada’s loss to Ireland and Norway in this past week’s Security Council
June 25, 2020
Draw key lessons from the UN defeat (Marchi & Rock)
By Sergio Marchi & Allan Rock
CANADA SHOULD DRAW KEY LESSONS FROM THE U.N. DEFEAT Sergio Marchi, Allan Rock June 22, 2020 Losing an election is always tough. And especially when it is the second in a row. But Canada’s loss to Ireland and Norway in this past week’s Security Council
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