Plight of Ukrainian refugees should make us show more compassion to everyone fleeing | USA Today
March 4, 2022 | In an opinion piece for USA Today, MPP alumna Henna Hundal and her co-author write about global sympathies for all refugees. "Russia's invasion of Ukraine has drawn worldwide sympathy for Ukrainians. We need to be just as sympathetic to all fleeing violence and persecution."
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Putin鈥檚 war in Ukraine is the ultimate test for the UN | The Globe and Mail
March 3, 2022 | In an opinion piece for The Globe and Mail, Professor Jennifer Welsh discusses the crisis in Ukraine, calling them "moments of truth" for the relevance of international institutions like NATO and the UN.
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Why the no-fly zone won鈥檛 fly | The Hill Times
March 1, 2022 | For The Hill Times' Politics This Morning daily summary, director Chris Ragan explains the nuances of Canada and other G7 countries' plan on imports and barring foreign currency exchanges with Russia's central bank.
Andrew Potter: Who loves Canada? | The Line
February 28, 2022 | Andrew Potter writes for The Line: Left-wing nationalism tends to be a feature of post-colonial states, where the fight for independence or liberation from oppressors forms the nationalist narrative.聽Of all the incredible aspects of Ukraine鈥檚 David versus Goliath struggle against the Russian invasion, one of the most remarkable has been the strength of Ukrainian nationalism
Why don鈥檛 more women run for office? | iPolitics
February 1, 2022 | In this opinion piece for iPolitics, MPP alumnus Anil Wasif, along with co-author聽Maisha Kabir, examines the factors that contribute to the relatively low rates at which women run for office.
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Evaluating the state of the Platform Governance agenda | Schwartz Reisman Institute
February 11, 2022 | As part of the聽Schwartz Reisman Institute's聽Seminar Series, Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen delivered a presentation on the regulatory frameworks governments are putting in place to mitigate the potential negative impacts of digital ecosystems, including Big Tech social media platforms.
Chris Ragan on Canadian Inflation, Supply Chains, Pent-up Demand, and Hot Real Estate | Culture at a Crossroads
February 11, 2022 | The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust Canada's economy into an extraordinarily unusual state. To break down the issues, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan spoke to David Mann for an episode of the At a Crossroads podcast. Hear Ragan's perspective on inflation, pent-up demand, supply chain disruptions, the housing market, and more.
Ottawa deserves better | Politico
February 17, 2022 | In this edition of Politico's Ottawa Playbook, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan comments on Canada's recent history of low levels of inflation.
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Pearl Eliadis on Emergencies Act | CBC Radio Noon Quebec & Quebec AM
February 15, 2022 | On聽Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel, and on Quebec AM, professor Pearl Eliadis discusses the criteria for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the聽Emergencies Act in response to the ongoing convoy protests across Canada.
Defining freedom in the time of COVID with Pearl Eliadis and Nicholas King | Video
February 9, 2022 | 不良研究所 Alumni hosted a Made by 不良研究所 webcast featuring professors聽Pearl Eliadis and Nicholas King entitled聽"Defining freedom in the time of COVID."
A Review of Qu茅bec鈥檚 Cap-and-Trade System
In the summer of 2021, Max Bell School Master of Public Policy candidates Danielle Appavoo, Mariel Aramburu, Ricardo Chejfec, and Anil Wasif responded to a call to the academic community from Qu茅bec鈥檚 Minister of Finance, M. Eric Girard.
Fentanyl kills more young Americans than COVID. The underlying causes should worry us all. | USA Today
February 6, 2022 | MPP alumna Henna Hundal has penned a new article for USA Today, delving into the the addiction and overdose crisis that has caused devastation across the United States, Canada, and many other countries around the world.聽
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Andrew Potter: Self Help for Partisans | The Line
February 1, 2022 | Many Canadians look to the state of politics in America and feel better about our own politics. But is "Canadian exceptionalism" a delusion? Andrew Potter outlines聽three principles or guidelines that may provide a reality check.
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Neil Young鈥檚 dispute with Spotify over Joe Rogan increases pressure on streamer to monitor content | The Globe and Mail
January 31, 2022 | With Spotify navigating the fallout from Neil Young鈥檚 dispute with the company over podcaster Joe Rogan, the audio-streaming giant is under increasing pressure to join other major digital platforms forced to police the content they provide.
Economist Chris Ragan on the problems with Modern Monetary Theory | The Hub
January 20, 2022 |聽Economist and Director Chris Ragan joins this episode of Hub Dialogues to discuss the proper role of central banks, the problems with Modern Monetary Theory, and the need to rethink fiscal priorities in recovering from the devastation of the pandemic.
