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To respond to U.S. tariffs, Canada should hit Trump where it hurts
Canada is on tenterhooks as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as 47th President of the United States of America. The main source of…
Infrastructure costs an excuse to ban apartments on residential land, but are actually cheaper for high-density housing, new research shows
VANCOUVER — In the midst of a housing crisis, infrastructure costs are used increasingly as an excuse for restrictive zoning policies in BC, which effectively…
Saskatchewan residents love their libraries. Policymakers should too.
Public libraries continue to be a treasured public space and resource for residents of Regina and Saskatoon. Far too often, policymakers who may not actually…
Trudeau’s final act: Join the CCPA for a webinar examining his government’s record
Join the CCPA for a talk with experts who contributed to a new book on Justin Trudeau’s years in power edited by Canadian Centre for…
Promise and performance: What Justin Trudeau leaves behind
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down as Liberal leader on January 6, following months of speculation and mounting pressure from colleagues and…
Our Schools Our Selves — Winter/Spring 2025
Past issues of Our Schools/Our Selves highlight paths and variations of education privatization across the country. Research on past emergencies, such as the 2005 hurricane in New…
The triumph of American fascism
On October 27, 2024, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump—now president-elect—stood on a podium in Madison Square Garden, surrounded by thousands of fans.
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To respond to U.S. tariffs, Canada should hit Trump where it hurts
Canada is on tenterhooks as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as 47th President of the United States of America. The…
Infrastructure costs an excuse to ban apartments on residential land, but are actually cheaper for high-density housing, new research shows
VANCOUVER — In the midst of a housing crisis, infrastructure costs are used increasingly as an excuse for restrictive zoning policies in…
Saskatchewan residents love their libraries. Policymakers should too.
Public libraries continue to be a treasured public space and resource for residents of Regina and Saskatoon. Far too often, policymakers who…
Justice Murray Sinclair’s legacy must live on
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Biggest attraction in Toronto? Taylor Swift has a quiet competitor, new report shows
TORONTO—When it comes to attracting fans in Toronto, only one performer comes close to Taylor Swift: the Toronto Public Library.
Challenging Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Plan to Do Better
Challenging Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Plan to Do Better analyzes Nova Scotia’s approach to climate action as set out in the province’s 2022…
