The economy is weak, the price of oil has collapsed, and the loonie is doing a swan dive, but Canadians are remarkably happy with the performance of the federal government and the general direction of the country, according to a new survey conducted by Nanos Research for Policy Options magazine. A large majority (60 per … Read more
Canada needs a comprehensive strategy to support family caregivers, who bear a disproportionate share of the cost of assisting adults with long-term disabilities, according to a new study by the Institute for Research on Public Policy. “Families are struggling to meet conflicting demands of paid work and care giving. For many the difficulty of balancing … Read more
Federal support programs to help certain sectors adjust to Canada’s recent trade deals are inequitable and may hinder rather than help economic adjustment, according to a new study by the Institute for Research on Public Policy. While advocates say that such trade adjustment assistance (TAA) helps compensate those harmed for their losses, redirects economic activity … Read more
Raising provincial tax rates on Canada’s wealthiest 1 percent leads taxpayers to change their behaviour in ways that mitigate the impact of tax increases, according to a new study by the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Kevin Milligan and Michael Smart use a simulation model to evaluate the effectiveness of such policies as a … Read more
In Canada’s four largest provinces, visible minority immigrants embrace a national vision of the federation more strongly than the majority population, according to a new study by the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Antoine Bilodeau and his colleagues based their research on data from the Provincial Diversity Project survey, with a sample of some … Read more
After a decade of sporadic Canadian engagement with China, the time has come for a more ambitious and comprehensive approach, and the federal government should take the lead, says an essay published by the IRPP in partnership with the Munk School of Global Affairs. China remains an enigma to most Canadians. We have yet to … Read more
Placing a limit of four years on temporary foreign workers’ stay in Canada does more harm than good, says a new IRPP study. In addition to forcing some vulnerable workers underground, the policy jeopardizes successful transition to permanent residence for those who qualify. “This rule places pressure on migrant worker protection and leaves room for … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy’s Task Force on Aging issued a report, Designing a National Seniors Strategy for Canada, calling for the federal government to play a leadership role in establishing a national seniors strategy for Canada. “Over the last decade, we’ve learned a great deal about how to meet the needs of older Canadians through solid … Read more
A new study published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy, If at First You Don’t Succeed: Toward an Adult Education and Training Strategy for Canada, shows that to raise productivity and adapt to an aging workforce, Canada needs an ambitious adult education and training strategy. According to authors Torben Drewes and Tyler Meredith, a … Read more
In order to achieve our sustainable development goals, trade and environmental policies must work together to promote better outcomes, said a commentary from the Institute for Research on Public Policy. “Sustainable development is one of the most difficult policy challenges of our time. A well-designed global trading system needs to be an essential part of … Read more
