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.
How can we improve our criminal justice system? - Policy Options
WEBDec 8, 2021 · Legal scholar Herbert L. Packer described two models of the criminal justice system: the crime-control model and the due-process model. The crime-control model focuses on harsh policies, laws and regulations. Its goal is to create swift and severe punishments for offenders. The due-process model, …
The five i’s of failed urban planning - Policy Options
WEBNov 8, 2017 · The five i’s of failed urban planning. The reasons for urban planning failure can be summarized by five major themes: influence, inertia, illiteracy, inconsistency and interference. Buzzwords such as livability, sustainability, mixed use and walkability are commonly used to describe the modern-day urban planning philosophy.
Implications of proportional representation (PR) in Canada - Policy …
WEBNov 29, 2017 · Proportional representation could improve all parties’ chances of winning seats in proportion to their share of the popular vote and prevent “false majorities.”. by Réal Lavergne November 29, 2017. Although electoral reform continues to be a live issue in Canada at both the federal and provincial levels (notably in British Columbia ...
Why the Supreme Court should leave Bill 21 alone - Policy Options
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Why the Supreme Court should leave Bill 21 alone. No outcome will satisfy everyone, but hearing the case risks pushing Canada into one of its worst political crises, largely over misunderstandings. Professor Mario Polèse has done us all a great favour with his balanced analysis in Policy Options: “ Quebec’s Bill 21: Is there room for more ...
Canadians are still committed to decentralized federalism - Policy …
WEBSep 28, 2021 · Canadians are still committed to decentralized federalism. There is never any shortage of reasons to track the ups and downs of regional grievances in Canada: Every year brings new developments that fuel perceptions of regional winners and losers. Over the past 18 months, however, a unique event came into play: the …
The past, present, and future of western alienation - Policy Options
WEBJun 9, 2021 · The past, present, and future of western alienation. with Loleen Berdahl June 9, 2021. The story of western alienation runs parallel to the story of Canada. Both stories have their roots in 1867, when a country was born out of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. At the time those two provinces were leaders in business and population numbers.
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 ...
Creating a conservative climate change policy - Policy Options
WEBNov 15, 2021 · Creating a conservative climate change policy. A framework for developing environmental policies consistent with conservative values, economic growth and market capitalism is possible. Canadians are divided politically on what they regard as the nation’s most pressing issues. A clear example is attitudes towards the environment.
Misinformation and Chinese interference in Canada’s affairs
WEBJan 4, 2022 · The story started with a private member’s bill introduced by former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu in spring of 2021 – the Foreign Influence Registry Act (Bill C-282).Its intention was to impose “an obligation on individuals acting on behalf of a foreign principal to file a return when they undertake specific actions with …
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