The Institute for Research on Public Policy released a new study by social policy expert Peter Hicks entitled “The Enabling Society,” part of IRPP’s Policy Horizons series. The study argues that Canada’s social policy framework must be modernized to meet new realities. “Many of the assumptions built into the welfare state are outdated,” says Hicks. “Instead, what is needed … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy released a new study entitled “No Seniors’ Specials: Financing Municipal Services in Aging Communities” by Harry Kitchen, finding that Canadian cities should discontinue the practice of reducing user fees and property taxes for seniors. “Seniors’ discounts on services and property taxes are not equitable and should be abandoned,” said Kitchen. “They … Read more
Stephen Harper’s 2014 approval rating has reversed a two-year slide, jumping 11 points over 2013, according to a new survey conducted by Nanos Research for Policy Options magazine. The poll also reveals Canadians are slightly more positive about the direction of the country. More information is available online. Call 514-594-6877.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy announced the appointment of Dan Gardner as editor of Policy Options, Canada’s premier public policy magazine. More information is available online. Call 514-594-6877.
Having led the print and digital transformation of Policy Options since 2012, editor Bruce Wallace is leaving the magazine to return to US-based journalism in January 2015. “We are sorry to see Bruce leave but understand his desire to return to the enterprise journalism upon which he built his career. We thank him for his … Read more
A new IRPP study says discontinuing seniors’ drug benefits is a step in the wrong direction. Provinces should instead provide full and universal coverage of prescription drug costs for all and finance the new programs through personal income taxes. The full release is available online. Call 514-594-6877.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) released Evan Brander’s winning essay in the 2013-14 Canadian Priorities Agenda student competition. Call 514-594-6877.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy‘s July-August issue is now online on the institute’s website (policyoptions.irpp.org). Call 514-985-2461.
Many immigrants rely on organizations that serve specific ethnocultural groups. Although these organizations can help newcomers deal with some of the challenges they face, it may be at the cost of reduced opportunities for integration within the broader society. Philippe Couton’s new Institute for Research on Public Policy study examines forms of organization within the Korean-Canadian … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) released a new study. Good labour market information (LMI) can help employers, governments and job seekers make better decisions. But the improvements to Canada’s LMI system in recent years don’t go far enough, largely because no government body, including the intergovernmental Forum of Labour Market Ministers, has taken charge … Read more
