What are Budget Consultations Good for, Anyway? | Policy Magazine
June 18, 2021 | What purpose do budget consultations serve? Whose voices are being heard, and do average Canadians really have any say on how the federal budget is constructed? MPP candidate Mariel Aramburu comments in Policy Magazine.
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Re-envisioning the Global Framework for the Next COVID-19 | Policy Magazine
June 14, 2021 | What harsh lessons have the international community faced while battling a global pandemic? In his article for Policy Magazine, MPP student Asif Imran Khan sheds some light on how the authority of global health governance has been shaken by COVID-19.
Inequality in the COVID Recovery, from Infection Rates to Vaccine Access | Policy Magazine
June 15, 2021 | COVID-19 infection rates in Toronto have plummeted. But analysis of infection and vaccination statistics across different neighbourhoods in the city lays bare the discriminatory outcomes produced by government missteps at every stage of the pandemic.
Police Use of Body Cameras: No Quick Fix | Policy Magazine
June 16, 2021 | Body cameras are not a panacea for the systemic problems in policing. "There needs to be a fundamental change in police practices and culture," says MPP candidate says Yvette Yakibonge "But to truly change behaviours, there needs to be a change in mindset."
Race to the Top — Fixing Childcare Once and for All | Policy Magazine
June 17, 2021 | When the Liberal government tabled this year's budget, it came with a commitment to finishing the 50 year-long process of establishing a system which makes childcare accessible to every family in this country.
Home Prices Booming Because the System Encourages It | Policy Magazine
June 17, 2021 | The Canadian housing market is hotter than ever. Why? Because it's designed to be that way. In her article for Policy Magazine, Mikayla Zolis breaks down the factors that keep housing prices high—from restrictive zoning to opaque bidding processes.
Higgs income tax cut signals a shift in Conservative carbon policy, say economists | CBC News
May 27, 2021 | In this article by CBC News, Max Bell School professor Ken Boessenkool expresses support for the burgeoning conservative movement to translate carbon pricing revenues into lower personal income tax rates.
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In Alberta’s quest for a fair deal, the province shouldn’t look to Quebec for solutions | The Globe and Mail
May 29, 2021 | In his latest for the Globe and Mail, Max Bell School professor Andrew Potter cautions Alberta—as it seeks to gain more federal leverage—to avoid the pitfall of emulating Quebec's tactics.
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The world’s democracies, including Canada, face a historic choice | The Globe and Mail
June 4, 2021 | In her latest piece for the Globe and Mail, Max Bell School professor Jennifer Welsh asserts that Canada must leverage its international relationships and articulate its vision for upholding democracy around the world.
CAQ appoints former Liberal cabinet minister Geoffrey Kelley as Kahnawake negotiator | CBC News
June 5, 2021 | Max Bell School professor Geoffrey Kelley has been appointed as the new negotiator between the Quebec government and the Kahnawake Mohawk community. Kelley takes on this critical role after having served as Quebec’s Indigenous Affairs minister from 2005 to 2007, from 2011 to 2012, and from 2014 to 2018.
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Joe Biden appears powerless when it comes to dealing with Mideast crisis | The Globe and Mail
May 16, 2021 | As the age-old conflict in the Middle East rages to a level not seen since the 2014 Gaza War, Joe Biden's ability to do anything about it appears limited. Biden is in a difficult situation, write David Shribman, destined to face backlash from various constituencies no matter what he does.
Women negotiators in Afghan/Taliban peace talks could spur global change | The Conversation
May 19, 2021 | As the U.S. continues to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, the outcome of ongoing peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government will be of huge consequence to Afghan women. Max Bell School professor Vrinda Narain weighed in on the important role women are playing in the negotiations.
Andrew Potter: My fellow Gen Xers don't appreciate our great gift: we were ignored | The Line
May 20, 2021 | "That is why when you hear a Gen Xer talk about being the “latchkey” generation, they aren’t really complaining — they’re bragging. There’s another word for the neglect being described here, and that’s freedom." Andrew Potter explains why he's so grateful to count himself as a member of Gen X.
Andrew Potter: The pandemic has eroded trust, but without it no country can remain democratic and free | National Post
May 25, 2021 | The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated Canadians' growing distrust of government and civil society institutions. As we begin to emerge from lockdowns, says Andrew Potter, the restoration of trust must be a top priority.
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Understanding the U.S.’s influence over Israel | The Globe and Mail
May 21, 2021 | The power dynamics in United States-Israeli relations are exceedingly complicated. David Shribman helps unpack that complexity in this episode of The Decibel podcast, produced by The Globe and Mail.
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