The Parties on Immigration
Despite glaring differences in general ideology, mainstream political parties have been forced to share what seems like a consensus on the value of immigration in promoting economic and social well-being. More
Opinion: Forcing Consumers to Finance Climate Change will Cost the Liberal Party
According to a recent poll, nearly two thirds of Canadians see fighting climate change as a top priority. Despite this, half of those surveyed would not pay more than $100 More
It’s (Not Just) the Economy, Stupid: Why a Narrow Focus on Pocketbook Issues May Not Be the Key to Success in October
The phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” was coined by James Carville, Bill Clinton’s campaign manager during the 1992 presidential election. His message, which was intended for an internal audience, has More
T-5 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
In exactly 5 months, Canadians will head to the polls for the 43rd federal election. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are fighting for re-election against Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives, currently in opposition. Also More
The Sudan Situation Explained
On April 1st, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was deposed by the Sudanese military after three decades of contested governance. While al-Bashir is currently under military custody in an undisclosed location, More
Liberal Fundraisers: Paying-For-Access to Federal Representation
On March 27th, as Justin Trudeau articulated the “Liberal approach to growing the Canadian economy by making sure everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed,” protesters from the More
Op-Ed: The Toxic Reality of Climate Change Reform in Canada
The climate change platform introduced by the federal Liberal government claims to manage a balancing act between economic development and environmental protection. The less impressive reality is that the approach More
Sobering Up: An Analysis of Cannabis Amnesty Legislation
On Wednesday, February 27, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale hinted at legislation to provide “no-cost, expedited pardons for simple possession of cannabis.” In a press conference that morning, the Minister More
Trickle Down Feminism: An Analysis of Trudeau’s Feminist International Assistance Policy
In June 2017, International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau revealed a “Feminist International Assistance Policy” backed by the allocation of 15% of Canada’s $2.6 billion bilateral development assistance budget. This focus More