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July 30, 2020
On Occupational Regulation and Inequality
By Terrance Hunsley
To 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
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July 16, 2020
On Boosting Jobs and Incomes
By Terrance Hunsley
I.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
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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,
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June 1, 2020
Coronavirus: A Game Changer for Project Delivery? (Ika et.al)
By Lavagnon Ika, Peter E.D. Love, Jane Matthews, and Weili Fang
Coronavirus: A Game Changer for Project Delivery? by Lavagnon Ika, Peter E.D. Love, Jane Matthews, and Weili Fang Lavagnon Ika is a professor of project management at the Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa in Canada. Email: Ika@tel
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June 12, 2020
Webinar: Online Citizen Engagement, June 25
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Join us for the next Pearson Webinar: June 25, 2020 Online Citizen Engagement July 7, 2020 The Canadian Economy: Now and Post-COVID feat. Dr. Jim Stanford July 14, 2020 Infrastructure and Economic Recovery feat. Hon. Catherine McKenna _________________
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May 30, 2020
Testing Maslow… or would people work with a Basic Income
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(This article is co-posted on SocialCanada.org. This is the first of a two-part series.) The Basic Income concept has been gaining traction in Canada, to the point where detractors are finding it necessary to start attacking it. The Broadbent Institute
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May 20, 2020
Progressives and Basic Income: Let’s Avoid Circular Firing Squads
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(Image by dailykos.com) by Terrance Hunsley Last week the Broadbent Institute held a webinar focussed on Basic Income. Two respected analysts, Simon Black and Armine Yalnizyan, took on the topic. They provided useful background, pointing out that promo
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May 19, 2020
The Economy Post-COVID: New Directions for the Feds (Cowie)
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The Economy Post-COVID: New Directions for the Federal Government It is not enough to win a war. You must also win the peace that comes after. For Canada it will be, post COVID 19, winning the hearts and minds of a traumatized population that never wan
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May 11, 2020
Pearson takes on key Covid Issues in 2020-21
By Andrew Cardozo, President
Pearson Centre examines key Covid Issues in 2020-21 The COVID-19 epidemic is highlighting some real strengths and weaknesses in Canadian society, especially in government and public policy. During this period in 2020 we will be examining various issues
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