Desperate Times: Private and Public Responses to Fake News
With fake news on the rise, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay properly informed, especially when it comes to politics. But now, more than ever, it is important to More
T-9 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
In exactly 9 months, Canadians will head to the polls for the 43rd federal election. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals will fight for re-election against Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives, currently in opposition. Also More
Flash Analysis: Partial Cabinet Shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made several changes to his cabinet this morning in what is likely the last shuffle before the 2019 election. While the PM warned against reading into More
T-10 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
With exactly 10 months until Canadians head to the polls, MJPS has rounded up some of the most important election-shaping events from the last month, along with a preview of More
Forced Back to Work: Liberals Pick a Fight with Labour
As 2018 comes to an end, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) faces off with the federal government once again. On October 16th, CUPW filed a strike notice informing More
T-11 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
In exactly 11 months, Canadians will head to the polls for the 43rd federal election. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals will fight for re-election against Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives, currently in opposition. Also More
Marijuana Legalization: A Clear Path for Extended Decriminalization
Canada recently became the second country in the world to fully legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. While it is still too early to tell exactly what effects the legalization of More
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Canada and the EU
Yesterday, a public event at McGill University featured Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland and the High Representative of the European Union, Frederica Mogherini. The event was titled “Navigating Uncharted Waters: More
The “So What are We?” Talk: Crown-Indigenous Relations under the Trudeau Government
Since the first European settlers arrived in 1534, Crown-Indigenous relations have been tumultuous. Marked by centuries of colonialism, imperialism and forced assimilation, the relationship has been tense at its best. Only More
Flash Analysis: Trudeau Announces Carbon Tax Rebates for Families in Non-Compliant Provinces
Justin Trudeau announced further details of his federal carbon tax plan this morning, and residents of provinces without an acceptable carbon tax plan stand to benefit the most. The Liberals More