The Macdonald-Laurier Institute published its latest Quarterly Economic Report, showing that economic growth in Canada has been sputtering. “Firms are hesitant to commit to long-term investments in Canada without assured access to the U.S. market,” said report author and Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross. “The deceleration of business investment in Canada occurred despite a strengthening of energy prices, which … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a new report: “Rethinking the Taiwan Question: How Canada can update its rigid “One-China” policy for the 21st century.” Authored by MLI Munk Senior Fellow Dr. Eric Lerhe, this paper examines the origins and evolution of Canada’s approach to the One-China policy, as well as the approaches of some of our major Western allies. “A very … Read more
“There were significant failures in how the federal government handled the duty to consult issues in Trans Mountain in the second half of 2016,” said MLI Munk Senior Fellow Dwight Newman. “Parts of the judgment suggest a person with the confidence of Cabinet should have been available to engage in dialogue with First Nations during the latter … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a new report, “The Federal Department of Health Nears 100: The Origins and Evolution of the Federal Role in Health Care and the Case for Reform,” examining how Ottawa’s role has expanded over the past 100 years, how this expansion fits into our current health care model, and what the federal role … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute launched the first in a series of reports by prominent economist Philip Cross that dive deeper into the labour statistics to help Canadians and policy makers understand who’s gaining and who’s losing, and what it means for the economy as a whole. In this first Labour Market Report, titled Feeling it in our wallets, … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a new report entitled Should Canada Participate in Ballistic Missile Defence? Authored by Jeffrey Collins, this report takes an independent, dispassionate, and expert approach to assessing the merits of Canada’s participation in BMD. MLI’s survey asked participants seven important questions, including the nature of the threats facing Canada and the impact of BMD participation … Read more
In its latest issue of “Inside Policy,” Macdonald-Laurier Institute is showcasing a selection of its work on the topic of how to best approach the Trans Mountain pipeline. This issue also includes articles on the need to strengthening pharmacare, the Supreme Court’s Comeau decision, the national security challenges facing Canada (particularly from China and Russia), and what Canada … Read more
A new Macdonald-Laurier Institute report, titled On the Baltic Watch: The Past, Present and Future of Canada’s Commitment to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia, finds that in the face of rising Russian aggression, there should be little doubt that Ottawa ought to continue to support NATO’s collective efforts on the Alliance’s north-eastern frontier. But there could … Read more
Managing Director Dr. Brian Lee Crowley welcomed Dr. Elliot Tepper to the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Research Advisory Board. Focusing on topics related to Asia, development, nationalism, and international affairs, Tepper has wide-ranging and invaluable expertise that will support MLI’s approach to thought leadership. Call 613-482-8327 x105.
The Madonald-Laurier Institute released a report, “Performance Anxiety: Post-Secondary Education and the Future of the Canadian Workforce,” accepts that there is much to celebrate about Canada’s post-secondary education system, a greater effort must be made to ensure that post-secondary education meets the future needs of students, parents and employers. “In an era of employment uncertainty, attention has understandably … Read more
