The differences between Canada and the U.S. remain significant
WEBDec 20, 2022 · This is another case where a majority of the supporters of each of the main political parties agrees in Canada, but not in the United States. When it comes to promoting racial equality, the gap between Canadian Conservatives and U.S. Republicans is as large as that between Conservatives and Liberals in Canada.
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WEB4 days ago · The public forum for the public good. Hey Australia, Ontario is no model for energy and climate policy Energy and climate strategy should prioritize options with lowest economic, environmental, technological and safety risks.
First Nations water problems a crisis of Canada’s own making
WEBFeb 6, 2019 · First Nations water problems a crisis of Canada’s own making Returning lands and resources to First Nations would go a long way to ensuring that First Nations have sustainable governments – and clean water.
Electoral reform and the pros and cons of compulsory voting
WEBJul 25, 2016 · The country is engaged in a debate over the process and the eventual choice of a new electoral system. The Trudeau government is seeking to fulfill the Liberal election promise to replace the current first-past-the-post system before the 2019 federal election.
Abortion in Canada is legal for all, but inaccessible for too many
WEBAug 18, 2022 · The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.Wade – an attack on the rights of women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who can get pregnant in America – has sent shockwaves of fear and grief across the globe. Nearly half of all states have laws that can restrict access to legal abortions with 13 having pre-existing “trigger laws” to outlaw abortion, which kicked in when Roe v.
The evolving craft of political advertising - Policy Options
WEBJul 17, 2020 · Worldwide, political advertising is a mainstay in voter outreach by political parties and candidates during elections. In Canada, federal political parties’ advertising activities during general elections have intensified …
A 19th century Indian Act for 21st century objectives? - Policy …
WEBOct 3, 2017 · The Indian Act is a seriously flawed piece of legislation that has persisted for over a century and become institutionalized and entrenched. Both the Indian Act and the Indian Department have evaded every attempt at substantial reform. As such the oppressive, restrictive and discriminatory principles of this 19th century legislation have been carried into the modern era.
The troubling rise of income and wealth inequality - Policy Options
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Gillian Petit is a research associate at the University of Calgary.She holds a PhD from the University of Calgary and a JD from Queen’s University. Her work in applied economics and public policy focuses on the design and implementation of income and social supports, spanning tax policy, municipal policy, poverty policy and access to justice.
The blueprint to address systemic racism in First Nations’ housing
WEBApr 8, 2021 · The blueprint to address systemic racism in First Nations’ housing For generations, the on-reserve housing system was a welfare program that denied citizens the basic tools to prosper and become independent.
How can we improve our criminal justice system? - Policy Options
WEBDec 8, 2021 · Legal scholar Herbert L. Packer described two models of the criminal justice system: the crime-control model and the due-process model. The crime-control model focuses on harsh policies, laws and regulations. Its goal is to create swift and severe punishments for offenders.