Policy Options

As we enter into the early days of the Biden administration, I am struck by a sense of déjà vu. Flashing back exactly 12 years ago, we were entering...

A gender-equal world is healthier, wealthier and more prosperous. Yet 25 years since the United Nations’ landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most progressive blueprint ever...

In Canada, so much attention was paid to Joe Biden’s very first acts as U.S. president, especially the cancelling of the Keystone XL pipeline. A big reason was the...

“If you feel sick, please stay home.” It is easier said than done for the majority of Canadians, especially those in lower paying precarious work. However, amidst a global...

Twenty per cent of Canadian households face energy costs that amount to more than six per cent of their incomes. This burden for low-income Canadians is double the national...

Amidst the disruptions to Canada’s economy during the emergence of COVID-19, there were concerns of a recession that would damage markets to a point not seen since the Great...

In the 34 years since Canada’s Employment Equity Act was introduced, we haven’t yet normalized Black professionals in senior leadership or on boards. Black people have been underrepresented, marginalized...

Even while we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine challenges, we need to look ahead to rebuilding our economy after the public health crisis ends. In...

Canadian policy-makers and citizens must be more attuned to the potential for rising political polarization in our democracy. It would be wrong to assume that the country is immune...

La saga des pipelines a connu un autre rebondissement le 20 janvier dernier, lorsque Joe Biden ― quelques heures après son entrée en fonction à la Maison-Blanche ― a...