Joseph Leger (he/him)
jleger-irpp.bsky.social
Joseph Leger (he/him)
@jleger-irpp.bsky.social
Vice-President of Communications and External Relations at the Institute for Research on Public Policy.
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As 2025 wraps up, we’re feeling grateful.

It was a year of urgent questions for Canada. Thanks to your support, we spent it doing independent, evidence-based research Canadians can trust.

Support research that matters. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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New Futureproofing Canada episode with @caulfieldtim.bsky.social is out now!

He & Jennifer discuss how misinformation shapes beliefs and policy, and what Canada can do to strengthen media literacy and critical thinking.

Available on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts
irpp.org/podcast/misi...
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future - IRPP
In this episode, Futureproofing Canada host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Timothy Caulfield about the impact of misinformation in Canada.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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You’re not going to want to miss this lively discussion about place-based skills development strategies from around the world!

Register today: fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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In 2015, only 16% strongly agreed Canada had too much immigration. By 2024, that number doubled to 33%.

This IRPP paper by @randybesco.bsky.social and @natashagoel.bsky.social reveals a striking reversal in Canadians’ views on immigration: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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En 2015, seulement 16% des Canadiens étaient fortement d’avis que l’immigration était trop élevée. En 2024, ce chiffre a doublé à 33%.

Cette recherche IRPP par @randybesco.bsky.social & @natashagoel.bsky.social révèle un renversement majeur dans l’opinion publique: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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On Dec 9,IRPP & @fsc-ccf.bsky.social will discuss their latest research on place-based skills development. IRPP will present findings, followed by a panel w/ @shaimaayassin.bsky.social, Jennifer Robson & @jimbostanford.bsky.social, moderated by Alex Stephens.

🎟️ fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Christopher Deacon (President & CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social) explains how Canadian identity, diverse and distinctive, is expressed through arts and culture and can inspire resilience and pride.

Full podcast episode available on all platforms & our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ho4uJSRH7Zk
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Vous souhaitez découvrir ce que le Canada peut apprendre d'autres pays qui misent sur le développement des compétences axé sur le lieu ? Nos 8 études de cas internationales et notre rapport final sont désormais en ligne, en partenariat avec le Centre des Compétences futures: irpp.org/fr/developpe...
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Curious what Canada can learn from other countries doing place-based skills development?

Our 8 new international case studies and synthesis report are out now, in partnership with the Future Skills Center: irpp.org/place-based-...
December 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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🎙️Why the Arts matter.

New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.

🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/futu...
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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🚨 Major IRPP report release today!

Canada needs a bold industrial strategy to secure its future. This report lays out the roadmap, from housing innovation to trade diversification & Indigenous economic Reconciliation.

Read our recommendations: tinyurl.com/72ees5fn
Building for the Future: How Industrial Policy Can Strengthen Canada’s Economy and Sovereignty - IRPP
A report from the IRPP shows how a smart industrial policy strategy can help Canadian governments address unprecedented challenges.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM