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Les Perreaux @perreaux.bsky.social · 16h

Zach Battat: Russia can sustain a long war. The real urgency for peace lies in Western capitals, not in waiting for change in Moscow.

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Ukraine war: Why the West must regain the diplomatic initiative

Russia can sustain a long war. The real urgency for peace lies in Western capitals, not in waiting for change in Moscow.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 15h

Événement à ne pas manquer!

IRPP @irpp.org · 16h

📢Événement IRPP à Québec!

Nous réunissons des voix influentes pour repenser le commerce au sein de la fédération: Dr. Philippe Couillard, Stéphane Paquin & Maryse Picard, modéré par @vallapointe.bsky.social
Ne manquez pas ce moment fort pour réfléchir, débattre &passer à l’action👉 shorturl.at/U0rAo

Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 5d

Why is Canada in urgent need of Arctic threat modelling?

Andrew Latham argues that a disciplined whole-of-government Arctic threat assessment would align defence, diplomacy and procurement while ensuring Indigenous participation and allied integration.

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Canada Arctic security needs a threat assessment

Canada’s Arctic security needs a credible, whole-of-government threat assessment to align policy, close gaps and deter adversaries.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 7d

“Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it.”

In this timely piece, Josh Greenberg, professor and associate dean at @humscarleton.bsky.social, unpacks the deeper dilemma at play: the growing threat of misinformation & erosion of public trust in institutions.

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Trump’s false Tylenol-autism claim sparks crisis in public health

Trump’s false claim about Tylenol and autism reveals how health misinformation undermines medical science and public trust.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 8d

In this important article, Andrew Stobo Sniderman unpacks how Section 36 of the Constitution leaves reserves “separate and unequal.” It’s a stark reminder that we can and must do better.
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Why doesn’t equalization apply to Indian reserves?

It’s right there in the Constitution: the commitment to providing essential public services of reasonable quality to all Canadians.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 8d

Over 330,000 people live on reserves, yet federal funding obligations remain limited by policy, not law. While equalization ensures many Canadians have access to schools, hospitals, and other essential services, Indian reserves are excluded from this legal guarantee.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 8d

Today, on 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, we honour the experiences of Indigenous peoples and reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice and equity in Canada.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 9d

"Canada must shift from its historically risk-averse, fragmented investment model to a targeted, mission-oriented approach that concentrates on sectors where it holds inherent advantages: agriculture, forestry, energy &critical minerals."
By Burgess Langshaw Power & Maral Niazi👇
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How Canada can build a stronger economy by focusing on key sectors

Canada must focus on sectors with real strengths to drive innovation and competitiveness: agriculture, forestry, energy and critical minerals.

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Spencer Izen (he/him) @spencerizen.bsky.social · 10d

“We have long-term plans to study all 10 provincial and three territorial cabinet systems …”

This is really important and exciting work.

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Why provincial cabinets deserve more attention in Canadian politics

Premiers may be more powerful than the PM within their provinces. Research shows why provincial cabinet governance deserves more study.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 13d

As Canada doubles defence spending and embraces AI, policymakers must ensure human judgment – not algorithms – remains central in life-and-death decisions.

Latest piece by Nishtha Gupta 👇
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Canada’s defence spending surge must set limits on AI weapons

Canada’s defence spending surge and AI strategy must keep humans in command of weapons, not AI.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 14d

"Alors que la planète franchit des points de rupture écologiques, il est temps de repenser la manière dont les États négocient et coopèrent."

Une analyse importante signée David Suzuki (@fonddavidsuzuki.bsky.social) et l'honorable Louise Otis 👇
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Médiation climatique internationale : accélérer les accords pour sauver la planète

La médiation internationale peut transformer la diplomatie climatique, accélérer les négociations et protéger la biodiversité face aux crises écologiques.

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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 29d

Trump's trade war has reinforced the need for ambitious industrial policy as a tool in Canada's economic nation-building. Here's my summary for @irpp.org's Policy Options on the challenges, and the opportunities, of this moment: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/targ.... #cdnecon /2

Targeted industrial policy is crucial to fulfilling Canada’s value-adding potential

It is essential to help our value-added industries survive Trump and reverse the trend toward precarious over-dependence on resource extraction and export.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 28d

In this powerful piece, Melanie Randall argues that the Hockey Canada trial moved us farther away from a robust legal definition of consent.

"Too often, a woman’s silence, accommodation or passivity is mistaken for consent. This is a mistake in law."

An important read: tinyurl.com/yvmv2mbd

Consent confusion and the Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial

Consent is poorly understood in and out of courtrooms, and this latest judgment moves us farther away from confirming a robust legal definition of it.

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IRPP @irpp.org · Sep 3

🚨New Futureproofing episode is out!

Jennifer is joined by David Chaundy, President & CEO of the Atlantic Economic Council, for a conversation about the economic transformation of Atlantic Canada & what lies ahead for the region.

Listen or watch it today!
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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Sep 5

"In a global moment where reproductive rights and gender equality are under attack, deprioritizing them in Canada is both risky and economically short-sighted."

An important piece by @jeanetteashe.bsky.social
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Carney’s troubling silence on women and gender

His first mandate letter erases women, gender equality, and GBA+, a worrying signal. He should use the fall budget to make a course correction.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Aug 28

"L’absence du budget fédéral et le nécessaire respect de la loi sur l’équilibre au Québec soulignent l’importance d’un retour à la cohérence budgétaire"

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Garder le cap sur des finances publiques saines : déficit fédéral au Canada et plan de retour à l’équilibre au Québec

En 2025, Ottawa retarde son budget et voit son déficit croître, tandis que le Québec parie sur un plan de retour à l’équilibre d’ici 2030.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Aug 28

Latest, by @lucgodbout.bsky.social

"The absence of a federal budget – while Quebec must comply with a balanced budget law – underscores the importance of returning to fiscal consistency."

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Staying the course on sound public finances: federal deficit in Canada and plan to return to balance in Quebec

Ottawa delays its budget despite rising deficits, while Quebec’s long road to balance hinges on strict spending discipline.

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Les Perreaux @perreaux.bsky.social · Aug 21

Inu Manak & Victoria Fenton: Why no trade deal with Trump might be good for Canada policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/au...

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Canada holds firm in Trump’s tariff war after no-deal outcome

Trump’s tariffs hit Canada hardest. Ottawa must hold firm, diversify trade, and resist caving to U.S. demands.

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IRPP @irpp.org · Aug 21

📢 Meet the panelists for first breakout session at Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times, happening Sept. 16 in Ottawa!

For this breakout session, attendees will be able to choose from three breakout session panels happening simultaneously 🧵:

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Aug 21

"Amidst the flurry of trade announcements ahead of the August 1 deadline to secure new tariff rates, one country ended up near the bottom of the pack, and it’s not the one you’d expect."

Read @inumanak.bsky.social & Victoria Fenton's latest piece 👇
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Canada holds firm in Trump’s tariff war after no-deal outcome

Trump’s tariffs hit Canada hardest. Ottawa must hold firm, diversify trade, and resist caving to U.S. demands.

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IRPP @irpp.org · Aug 19

The full program for our Sept. 16 conference Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times is here!

From trade diversification to climate and economic resilience, we bring together leading voices from across Canada & beyond.

📌 Spots are limited, register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/irpp-confe...

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Aug 19

Laila Mahmoudi, Eric Tchouaket et Lara Gautier dénoncent le système inéquitable pour les femmes enceintes au Québec et proposent des solutions concrètes.

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Femmes enceintes sans RAMQ : les coûts cachés d’un système inéquitable au Québec

Surcharges, assurances inaccessibles et politiques déconnectées creusent les inégalités… et gonflent la facture. Des solutions existent.

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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Aug 18

Latest by Justina Ray!
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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Aug 14

Our friends over at the IRPP are hosting this very timely event!

Don't miss out, get your tickets today: irpp.org?p=20760

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Toon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · Aug 13

Sure, find something more suburban and then spend and hour or 2 in traffic. Or, you know, stay downtown and experience the joy of a beautiful city and help advocate for better. @irpp.org bit.ly/3TRXD40

Canadian cities need a new funding model and the national capital is a prime example

The Ottawa skyline pictured in 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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