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The Carney government’s policy pivot amid global turmoil requires reshaping how government works

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Canada’s “comfort trap” is stalling long-term economic growth

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Traditional African mutual aid and savings systems deserve recognition in Canada

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The missing work of co-ordination in Canada’s skills ecosystem

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Opaque immigration screening threatens Canada’s global talent strategy

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Community food systems are critical to Canada’s national security

An illustration of some bank cards stacked on top of a red $50-bill with "Bank of Canada" written on it.

Why Canada’s open banking risks repeating Australia’s failure

Two plumes of black smoke and fire rise from an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

War in the Gulf will only accelerate oil’s long-term decline

Just transition or smart transition?

Failure to pursue ineligible CEWS recipients could impair tax compliance

Indigenizing procurement policies must move beyond token gestures

How to create an adaptive culture in the public service

Ontario’s growth targets won’t solve the province’s housing crisis

Dozens of men, women and children sit or stand on the beach, some laying down. Several Indonesian officials stand among them.

Rohingya refugees are an untapped source for Canada’s workforce

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Disability needs a new story

Travellers including a young child holding stuffed animals walk with luggage through an airport arrivals area in front of a welcome sign.

Why are some refugees more welcome in Canada than others?

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Optimizing Canada’s policy toolbox for clean growth

A critical look at critical minerals

Une femme vue de dos travaille sur un ordinateur portable sur une table en bois, entourée de papiers et de deux cahiers.

Prepare to give workers more say in back-to-office plans: survey

Loosen eligibility criteria to EI parental benefits to improve inclusion

Critical considerations for the future of the public service

Expanding immigration will not erase racism in Canadian society

A photo illustration of a page with blurred words surrounding the word “profit.”

Canada needs a minimum tax on corporate book profits

The never-ending question of contracting in the public service

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