Citizenship

Louis-Robert Beaulieu-Guay is Assistant Professor at Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on regulatory governance, public participation and the impact of information and stakeholders on decision-making processes in Canada’s public administration.

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Birth tourism has doubled since the pandemic lull

Changes to permits for international students reward the worst colleges and hurt serious researchers

Canada should be opening more doors to gifted Afghan students, not closing them

Martin is one of several dozen people pictured sitting in four rows of chairs. Most everyone is clapping. Martin is smiling. Kale holds up a small Canadian flag. He and his mum are dressed in red.

Bill C-71 opens up a possible never-ending chain of citizenship

A steady stream of people cross in both directions, walking over tram lines and under a web of electric lines that power the streetcars.

Questions persist as Ottawa prepares Citizenship Act amendments

Des dizaines d’élèves, qu’on voit de dos, sont réunis dans une assemblée. Plusieurs lèvent la main pour s’exprimer ou pour voter.

An improved civic education will help sustain our democracy

An Asian man is doing mechanical work in a factory. He is wearing safety glasses.

Visible minorities have difficulty accessing the labour market

Birth tourism is rising again post-pandemic

In a cavernous rood with a domed ceiled and stone pillars lining the walls, Joly speaks at a lectern as she addresses a seated crowd of people at round tables. Behind Joly is a row of 11 Canadian flags draped on poles. Above her is a large screen with written info.

Canadian diplomacy needs to find its way back from the wilderness

Using simulations to teach civics in high school could improve voter turnout

A one-click citizenship oath isn’t the way to go

Canada needs new immigrants, but must plan for the consequences

A broader approach to AI would cut bias in immigration decisions while adding speed

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