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WEBEven a Democratic administration will not be easy for U.S. trading partners. To stem the rising tide of American protectionism, Canada must push for cooperation where feasible. by Inu Manak September 19, 2024.
The differences between Canada and the U.S. remain significant
WEBDec 20, 2022 · In this case, the difference between Canadian Liberals and U.S. Democrats is as large as that within Canada between Liberals and Conservatives. Issues such as gun control highlight other differences between the two societies. In the U.S., African Americans are twice as likely as whites to agree with a ban on handguns.
Rebalancing and improving refugee resettlement in Canada
WEBNov 2, 2020 · In 2019, Canada resettled 30,100 refugees, overtaking the United States and Australia in the number of refugees admitted that year.But about three in five refugees who have arrived here over the past decade have been admitted under the private sponsorship program, which was originally intended to be complementary to the federal resettlement program but has begun to outpace it in recent years.
The evolving craft of political advertising - Policy Options
WEBJul 17, 2020 · The evolving craft of political advertising. Some of the mass media tools of political advertising have stayed the same over the decades, but digital innovations have changed the landscape. Worldwide, political advertising is a mainstay in voter outreach by political parties and candidates during elections. In Canada, federal political parties ...
The unintended consequences of the Atlantic Loop - Policy Options
WEBDec 15, 2020 · The federal government’s proposed Atlantic Regional Transmission Loop is being presented as a way to fight climate change by getting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia off coal. However, it might also have the unintended consequence of creating a confrontation between the federal government and Quebec or hurting Newfoundland and Labrador’s chances of becoming a major exporter of ...
Canada needs to renew its relationship with its pharmaceutical …
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Canada needs to renew its relationship with its pharmaceutical industry. Poor policy decisions, lack of funding, regulatory regimes, slow drug-listing processes and mediocre intellectual property protection partly to blame. Because of COVID-19, countries around the world have recognized the contribution that a …
The numbers tell us who’s in charge at Toronto city hall - Policy …
WEBMay 28, 2021 · The numbers tell us who’s in charge at Toronto city hall. A systemic analysis of the votes at city council tells us that it’s non-elected city staff who are the policy-makers, not elected officials. Policy-makers at every order of government are winding their way through a labyrinth of challenges – COVID-19, income inequality, government ...
Indigenous consultations must be better integrated into Ontario …
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Indigenous consultations must be better integrated into Ontario policy. To repair fractured relationships with Indigenous Peoples, Ontario must move beyond addressing internal processes and build long-term partnerships. In the shadow of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy-watchers in Ontario could be forgiven for not noticing the December ...
Lessons from the past on a national housing strategy - Policy …
WEBMar 27, 2017 · Lessons from the past on a national housing strategy. A National Housing Strategy must enable provinces and territories to shape programs to their varying needs and market realities. by Greg Suttor March 27, 2017. The federal government is currently making decisions on its promised National Housing Strategy, and its …
How policy-makers can get ahead of disruption - Policy Options
WEBJan 7, 2019 · Simply put, there are three ways to deal with what has come to be known as disruption: let it do its own thing and adjust accordingly; implement policies intended to hold back the tide of change; use policy levers to manage change for competitive advantage and harm mitigation.