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Last update: May 8, 2008
Off-reserve Aboriginal People Living in Unfit Homes, Says IRPP Study
Title: Social Housing and the Role of Aboriginal Organizations in Canadian Cities
Author: Ryan Walker
Research program: Aboriginal Quality of Life
Release date: May 8, 2008
news release | summary | study
Author: Ryan Walker
Research program: Aboriginal Quality of Life
Release date: May 8, 2008
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Stéphane Dion Shares His Vision for the Liberal Party in Policy Options article
In this exclusive to Policy Options, the Liberal leader underlines his party's role as the "party of the centre" in Canada, and stresses its "ability to build bridges and unite Canadians from every province." Looking ahead, he sees climate change as the "main focus of our endeavour." He adds: "if humanity does not develop a sustainable way of living on this planet soon, we will quickly reach the tipping point for environmental, economic and social catastrophe."
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Robin Sears Examines Watershed US Presidential Primary Season in Policy Options article
As the presidential primary season draws to a close in the United States, it remains
uncertain whether Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee
facing Republican John McCain in the November election. But as Robin Sears notes, in both parties, the
2008 campaign may mark the end of one era, dominated by campaign consultants,
and the beginning of another one, shaped by the Internet and new platforms such
as YouTube and Facebook.
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IRPP Showcases Research on National Security Issues in Hill Times Policy Briefing
Title: National Security Public Policy Briefing
IRPP authors: Craig Forcese, Kent Roach and Reg Whitaker
Research program: Security and Democracy
Release date: April 28, 2008
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Craig Forcese | Kent Roach | Reg Whitaker
IRPP authors: Craig Forcese, Kent Roach and Reg Whitaker
Research program: Security and Democracy
Release date: April 28, 2008
read op-eds by:
Craig Forcese | Kent Roach | Reg Whitaker
INNOVATION: Science-Push Approach to Addressing Canada's Innovation Gap Not Only Wrong, but Backward
Title: Innovation and the Productivity Problem: Any Solutions?
Author: Donald G. McFetridge
Research program: Innovation and Productivity
Release date: April 17, 2008
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Author: Donald G. McFetridge
Research program: Innovation and Productivity
Release date: April 17, 2008
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Fraser Mustard calls for massive investment in child development in speech at IRPP symposium
Title: Vulnerable Children in Canada: Research Insights and Policy Options
Research program: Investing in Our Children
Date: April 11, 2008
[photo: Dr. Mustard, left, is introduced by IRPP president Mel Cappe]
podcast of speech (MP3) | other presentations
Research program: Investing in Our Children
Date: April 11, 2008
[photo: Dr. Mustard, left, is introduced by IRPP president Mel Cappe]
podcast of speech (MP3) | other presentations
IMMIGRATION: Programs to Support Economic Integration of Immigrants in Montreal Are Inadequate
Title: L'Intégration des immigrés sur le marché du travail à Montréal : politiques et enjeux
Authors: Marie-Thérèse Chicha and Éric Charest
Research program: Diversity, Immigration and Integration
Release date: March 18, 2008
news release | summary | policy brief | study (in French)
Authors: Marie-Thérèse Chicha and Éric Charest
Research program: Diversity, Immigration and Integration
Release date: March 18, 2008
news release | summary | policy brief | study (in French)
IRPP Releases Papers from Fall 2007 Conference on Security and Human Rights
Title: Protecting Security and Human Rights: The Case of Migration in Canada
Research program: Security and Democracy
Release date: March 6, 2008
conference papers
Research program: Security and Democracy
Release date: March 6, 2008
conference papers
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 May 2008In this month's issue on the future of the Liberal party, Stephane Dion shares his insights and goals for his party, David Herle offers some ideas on how the Liberals can move forward, Geoff Norquay sees Liberal syndrome in Dion's current situation, L. Ian MacDonald looks at the troubles of an accidental leader, and Graham Fox assesses how the Liberal leadership is dominating the public policy sphere. Plus, an interview with Environment Minister John Baird and much more. past issues... |
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Brown-bag Lunch: "L'intégration des immigrés sur le marché du travail à Montréal : politiques et enjeux" in collaboration with Metropolis Marie-Thérèse Chicha (Université de Montréal) Éric Charest (Université de Montréal) Friday, May 23, 2008, Montreal invitation (in French) Working Lunch: "Economic immigration policy in Australia and Canada: What lessons can we learn?" Lesleyanne Hawthorne (University of Melbourne) Howard Duncan (Metropolis) Michael Murphy (Canadian Chamber of Commerce) Monday, May 12, 2008, Ottawa event information | register online more events information... |
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Tamils and terrorism Last week, the RCMP barred access to the World Tamil Movement offices in Montreal and Toronto following allegations that the organization is financing Tamil Tigers terrorist activities. In this context, the IRPP highlights a recent conference paper on the subject: LTTE Intimidation and Extortion in the Tamil Diaspora, and the Canadian Government Response Jo Becker (September 2007) |
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L'Intégration des immigrés sur le marché du travail à Montréal : politiques et enjeux Marie-Thérèse Chicha and Éric Charest (March 2008) Income Splitting and Joint Taxation of Couples: What's Fair? Jonathan Kesselman (February 2008) Ensuring the Best Start in Life: Targeting vs. Universality in Early Childhood Development Gillian Doherty (December 2007) Détérioration des salaires des nouveaux immigrants au Québec par rapport à l'Ontario et à la Colombie-Britannique Brahim Boudarbat and Maude Boulet (November 2007) Canadian policies for deep greenhouse gas reductions Mark Jaccard and Nic Rivers (chapter from A Canadian Priorities Agenda, October 2007) more publications... |