The Dilution of the Liberal “Red” Chamber: An Independent Senate
Long seen as a venue for so-called “sober second thought,” 105 members fill the Canadian Senate, the upper chamber through which a bill must pass before it can become law. 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
Bill C-337 and Sexual Assault Law Training: Empowering Action or Empty Pledge?
Note: This piece discusses the treatment of sexual violence survivors. In 2017, Interim Conservative Party Leader Rona Ambrose introduced Bill C-337. As a private Member’s bill, it makes sexual assault More
Analysis: Trudeau re-approves contentious Trans Mountain expansion project
On June 18th, in a decision to expand the pipeline carrying crude oil from the sands of Alberta to the coast of British Columbia, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his More
T-4 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
In exactly four 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
Flash Analysis: Ontario Cabinet Shuffle Shows Ford has Eye on the Polls
One year into his mandate, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced significant changes to his Progressive Conservative cabinet. While maintaining that he thought that his entire cabinet had performed well, More
Modern-Day Propaganda: What’s Being Done About Fake News in Canada
In recent weeks, Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould has been working alongside government officials and social media companies to ensure the spread of misinformation online is prevented. Concurrently, a More
Forget About Steel, the US and Canada Have Been Fighting Over Softwood Lumber Since the 1980s
Last month, the United States agreed to lift its tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada. These protectionist tariffs, however, should not be as concerning as disputes at the World 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
Religious Neutrality Bill Exposes Divides in Quebec Society
Under the leadership of François Legault, Quebec’s CAQ government proposed in late March a new bill underlining various public workplaces in the province where individuals would no longer be permitted More