Christopher Ragan on Canada鈥檚 Economic Challenges and the Impact of Tariffs | Financial Post
January 9th, 2025 | In an article from the Financial Post, Christopher Ragan shared his insights on Canada鈥檚 economic challenges at an online discussion hosted by the Global Risk Institute. He explained that while the Bank of Canada might cut interest rates to try and stimulate the economy, it may not have much effect, especially if U.S.
Jennifer Robson on Preserving Economic Key Policies Amid Government Change | Policy Options
December 20th, 2024 | In an article for Policy Options, Jennifer Robson highlights that despite the political instability surrounding Justin Trudeau's government, certain policies from the recent fall economic statement (FES) are worth saving.
Alexandra Ages on the Impact of Alberta's Bill 27 on consent education in schools | Policy Options
December 12, 2024 | Alumna Alexandra Ages, MPP'21, wrote an article for Policy Options聽examining the implications of Alberta鈥檚 Bill 27 on sexual health education.
Jennifer Robson on food insecurity among Canadian adults with disabilities | The Hub
December 11th, 2024 | Jennifer Robson,聽in a commentary for The Hub, highlights the alarming fact that Canadians with disabilities are more than twice as likely to face food insecurity as those without disabilities.聽She argues that this disparity is not caused by factors like age or education but by systemic policy failures.
Chris Ragan on Canada's productivity challenge | Calgary Productivity Summit 2024
Nov. 13, 2024 | Chris Ragan was on a panel at the 2024 Calgary Productivity Summit entitled "Canada's Productivity Challenge: Why It Matters". The two-day event included perspectives from notable and respected leaders, economists, professors, and business leaders.
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Enters Final Phase, Canada-India Relations | National Post
October 25, 2024 | Vincent Rigby along with professor Thomas Juneau wrote an article on the聽recommend strategies for Canada to ease the relationship with India in the National Post.聽 The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (PIFI) is in its final phase, wi
Vincent Rigby on Strained Canada-India Diplomatic Relationship | The Globe and Mail
October 15, 2024 |聽Vincent Rigby wrote an article about the straining diplomatic relationship of Canada and India聽in The Globe and Mail.
Chris Ragan on Carbon Taxes | BNN Bloomberg
October 18, 2024 |聽A price on carbon is widely accepted by economists as an efficient way to measure the harm done by carbon and to encourage behavioural change, but is it the best route given that it comes with a real cost to consumers and the economy?
The Current State of Canada-US Defence Relations | Canadian Global Affairs Institute
September 9, 2024 | Vincent Rigby was a guest on聽The CGAI Podcast Network聽where he spoke about the聽The Current State of Canada-US Defence Relations.聽
Aftab Ahmed on Canada's Smart Regulation for Competition and Innovation | Policy Options
July 18, 2024 |聽Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an聽article that explores strategies to reinvigorate Canada's entrepreneurial landscape through smart regulatory reforms on Policy Options. "Regulatory sandboxes provide a controlled space for businesses to test new technologies without immediate regulatory burdens," writes Aftab.
Taylor Owen on Uniform Social Media Regulations
September 6, 2024 | Taylor Owen spoke about the online harms of social media and how having uniform social media regulations enforced across all digital platforms, can help with the online governance on The Star.
Jennifer Welsh on Major Global Conflicts on The Sunday Magazine | CBC News
August 19, 2024 | Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Arif Lalani and聽Jennifer Welsh聽in The Sunday Magazine podcast, about the current political upheaval in the Middle East in the latest round of ceasefire negotiations in Qatar.
Canada-India Relations | The Globe and Mail
July 17, 2024 | There have been political tensions between Canada and India, however at G7, the nations were seen to improve mutual understanding. "Prime Ministers聽Justin Trudeau聽suggested聽that an 鈥渙pportunity for [Canada] to engage鈥� with India has re-emerged with the conclusion of the Indian election.
Accelerating Canada's Green Energy Transition | Toronto Star
July 4, 2024 |聽Canada produces 80 per cent non-emitting electricity, however there stands a need for transitioning towards a clean聽energy transition that meet its emission goals by requiring building bigger, cleaner, smarter grids capable of doubling or tripling current capacity. "Net zero energy road maps聽from provincial governments can provide the missing direction.
Tackling the Negative Implications of a Less-Cash Society | CBC News
June 30, 2024 |聽The digital brigade, powered by e-transfers, PayPal and Apple Pay, has gained unprecedented momentum. This is leading towards a cashless society, as聽Canadians tend to embrace electronic methods of payments. However, cash holds many significance in the social and economic realm.
