Jan 8, 2025 · Considering that he is the UN’s Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, economist Mark Carney’s remarks on carbon pricing came as a surprise last May when he told a Senate committee the federal carbon tax had “served a purpose up until now.”. The former Bank of Canada governor suggested anyone who could do better should offer a “credible and predictable alternative.”

Jan 17, 2025 · About a year ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced another “Team Canada” approach to “whatever gets tossed at us” after the November U.S. presidential election. Such calls have only become louder since Donald Trump won and threatened to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada (and Mexico) when he takes office again.

Dec 10, 2024 · Housing for people with intellectual disabilities must be entirely rethought Improved access to better living environments requires recognition of the right to housing and adequate public funding.

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Jan 15, 2025 · Fentanyl and migrant trafficking have taken centre stage following U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose 25-per-cent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports when he takes office Jan. 20.. While Canada’s contribution to these problems is small relative to Mexico’s, drug trafficking across the northern border is a growing problem.

Jun 12, 2024 · Kathryn is Policy Options’ public-service reporter, covering and analyzing the complex issues facing Canada’s federal public service. She writes The Functionary newsletter, an easy digest of public-service insider roundups. She is also the Accenture fellow on the Future of the Public Service.Her work has been recognized with a National Newspaper Award and a Canadian Online Publishing Award.

Dec 9, 2024 · Deconstructing Canada’s ballooning $67-billion federal bureaucracy The federal public service has grown enormously under Justin Trudeau, but a few key departments have dominated growth – including the prime minister’s own Privy Council Office.

Apr 2, 2024 · The U.S., the E.U. and Iceland are all increasing ties with Greenland, which wants to work strategically with Canada. It’s a critical opportunity.

Dec 30, 2024 · Five public-opinion trends to watch in 2025 The Canadian public’s views on immigration, the economy, the United States and Quebec independence could all see shifts in the coming year.

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