In October and November 2024, Canadian think tanks published a variety of insightful reports and articles focusing on key global and domestic issues. These publications explore topics ranging from international relations and economic policy to social challenges and technological advancements.

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: Their attention is on Canada’s strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Canada-Indonesia trade agreement and the impacts of disinformation. They also highlight international defense partnerships, U.S. tech curbs against China, and economic opportunities through digital formalization.

C.D. Howe Institute: This think tank focuses on macroeconomic policy with discussions on capital gains tax reliability, biofuels strategy, and monetary policy tools. They advocate caution against regulatory overreach in oil and gas sectors and emphasize market-driven solutions over industrial policy.

Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI): CIGI addresses global tech challenges, such as the looming impacts of quantum computing on cybersecurity and the economic integration facilitated by AI in ASEAN. They also analyze satellite internet potential and evolving global governance structures.

Centre for International Policy Studies: The focus is on geopolitical challenges, illustrated by European radical right movements’ impact on security and unresolved dialogues in Cameroon. They emphasize the importance of analyzing international alliances and evaluating policy effectiveness.

Fraser Institute, MEI, and IISD: Themes include economic freedom dynamics, governmental fiscal challenges, and sustainable development goals. The Fraser Institute critiques decreases in economic freedom, while MEI advocates for improved healthcare access and energy policy in Quebec, and IISD highlights the urgency of climate action.

Public Policy Forum: They explore socio-economic shifts prompted by external political influences and cultural events, examining how these impact Canadian policies and international relations. Trumponomics and cultural phenomena are linked to broader economic trends.

Selected publications

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Canada’s relations with Asia.

Canada-Indonesia Trade Agreement Marks New Chapter in Indo-Pacific Relations [News]
News description: The CEPA represents a strategic move for Canada’s engagement with Southeast Asia, expected to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Indonesia.
Quote: “The agreement aims to strengthen economic ties by reducing trade barriers, expanding market access, and fostering mutual growth.”
Mentioned individuals: Justin Trudeau, Prabowo Subianto
Mentioned Organizations: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Author: Hema Nadarajah – Program Manager, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of British Columbia.
Countries: Canada, Indonesia

It’s Time for Canada to Work with Like-Minded Partners to Combat Disinformation [Post]
Post description: The article discusses the impact of disinformation on societies and highlights a strategic approach for Canada and its allies to bolster democratic resilience through cooperation and technological advancements.
Quote: “A people that can no longer distinguish between the truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong.”
Mentioned individuals: Dr. Kyoko Kuwahara
Mentioned Organizations: APF Canada, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Japan Institute for International Affairs, MacDonald-Laurier Institute
Author: Stephen R. Nagy – APF Canada Senior Fellow; Professor, International Christian University, Tokyo
Countries: Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand

U.S. Outlines Curbs on Investment in China’s ‘Sensitive Technology’ Sectors [News]
News description: The new regulations are part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. to limit China’s ability to utilize U.S. technologies for military applications, affecting various investment types in critical tech sectors.
Quote: “The curbs are not meant to prohibit all investment activity in countries of concern, but rather to target discrete categories of transactions that could have military and security implications.”
Mentioned individuals: Joe Biden
Mentioned Organizations: U.S. Treasury Department, Tesla
Author: Xiaoting (Maya) Liu – Program Manager, China, at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; Master of International Affairs graduate from Columbia University.
Countries: United States, China, Canada

E-Formalization: How the Digital Economy Can Unlock & Empower APEC Economies [Report]
Report description: The report addresses the challenges posed by the informal economy and proposes digital solutions to facilitate the transition of MSMEs to the formal economy, fostering inclusive economic growth.
Quote: “By addressing the challenges of the informal economy with digital solutions, APEC can foster more inclusive economic growth.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: APEC Business Advisory Council
Author: Amanda Doyle, Charlotte Bull – Amanda Doyle is a Senior Program Manager at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada with a master’s in Public Policy from the University of British Columbia. Charlotte Bull has a background in inter-disciplinary policy domains and holds a Master’s in Public Policy & Global Affairs from the same institution.
Countries: APEC member countries

Indonesia, Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drills for First Time [News]
News description: Joint naval drills between Indonesia and Russia signify a strengthening of bilateral relations, while Indonesia continues to emphasize a non-aligned stance in international politics.
Quote: “Indonesia takes a path where a thousand friends are too few and one enemy is too many.”
Mentioned individuals: Prabowo Subianto, Vladimir Putin
Mentioned Organizations: BRICS
Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada –
Countries: Indonesia, Russia, Canada

Japan, South Korea, U.S. Cement Wide-ranging Partnership [News]
News description: Establishment of a trilateral partnership focusing on defense, critical minerals, AI security, and development assistance.
Quote: “This partnership is designed to last,” according to Washington’s statement.
Mentioned individuals: Joe Biden, Ishiba Shigeru, Yoon Suk Yeol
Mentioned Organizations: APEC
Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada –
Countries: Japan, South Korea, United States

BRICS Summit Advances Global South Solidarity Despite Diverging Priorities [Report]
Report description: The summit underscored BRICS as a voice for the Global South, addressing food security and energy cooperation, while highlighting the challenges posed by diverging national interests and economic strategies among member states.
Quote: “de-dollarization is unlikely to advance on any significant scale in the immediate future.”
Mentioned individuals: Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping
Mentioned Organizations: BRICS, New Development Bank
Author: Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury, Tanya Dawar, Suyesha Dutta – Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury is a Program Manager for South Asia at APF Canada with expertise in International Politics. Tanya Dawar specializes in international trade and holds a Master’s in Public Policy. Suyesha Dutta focuses on political mobilization in postcolonial India with an MSc from Oxford.
Countries: Russia, China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

C.D. Howe Institute

Think tank focused on economic and public policy issues in Canada.

The Unreliability of Capital Gains Tax Revenue Projections: A Wake-Up Call [Research]
Research description: The publication highlights the cyclical nature of capital gains and suggests that overreliance on projected revenues from capital gains taxes can lead to budgeting issues.
Quote: “This uncertainty should prompt policymakers to be prudent when projecting revenues from capital gains tax hikes for budgeting purposes.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: C.D. Howe Institute
Author: Dahir Laurin – Vice-President and Director of Research at the C.D. Howe Institute
Countries: Canada

Scaling Up: The Promise and Perils of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy [Research]
Research description: The report emphasizes the importance of sustainable feedstock in biofuel production, the evolution to second-generation biofuels, challenges in scaling up production, and how government policies can facilitate innovation while addressing environmental impacts.
Quote: “Recognizing the limitations of industrial policy and letting the market drive innovation will avoid costly subsidies and mistakes.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: C.D. Howe Institute
Author: Werner Antweiler – Associate Professor and Chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, and Chair in International Trade Policy at the UBC Sauder School of Business. His research interests include Environmental economics and policy, energy economics, international trade, and Innovation.
Countries: Canada

A New Monetary Policy Tool: The Real Neutral Rate Yield Curve for Canada [Research]
Research description: This paper discusses the creation of a real neutral rate yield curve for Canada, which aids in assessing the effectiveness of current monetary policy and provides a comprehensive understanding of interest rate dynamics.
Quote: “The neutral rate indicates when the economy is at potential and inflation is on target.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: C.D. Howe Institute, Bank of Canada, Carleton University
Author: Jeremy Kronick, Hashmat Khan, Matt Soosalu – Jeremy Kronick is Vice-President of Economic Analysis and Strategy at the C.D. Howe Institute. Hashmat Khan is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University. Matt Soosalu is a PhD Candidate in Economics at Carleton University.
Countries: Canada

Inhibiting Investment: Don’t Let the Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Limit Canada’s Prosperity [Post]
Post description: The publication advocates against the additional regulatory burden of a cap on oil and gas emissions, arguing it is unnecessary and may harm Canada’s economy. It suggests that the federal government should instead focus on more effective, cross-sector policies.
Quote: “Ottawa’s latest climate initiative – a cap on oil and gas emissions – is like bringing an excavator to plant flowers. It’s unnecessary, expensive, and likely to do more harm than good.”
Mentioned individuals: Jonathan Wilkinson, Steven Guilbeault
Mentioned Organizations: C.D. Howe Institute
Author: Charles DeLand – Associate Director, Research at the C.D. Howe Institute, based in Calgary
Countries: Canada

Charles Eagan – A Path to Trusted AI [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: Building trusted AI requires reliable and secure software practices amidst growing concerns regarding AI’s reliability and accuracy in decision-making.
Quote: “Allowing unverifiable AI in our frameworks is akin to building skyscrapers on silt.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: C.D. Howe Institute
Author: Charles Eagan – Former CTO of Blackberry and a technical advisor to AIE Inc.
Countries: Canada

Biofuel Production Ramping Up in Canada, But Challenges Remain [Research]
Research description: The report discusses the rise in Canada’s biofuel production, the potential role of the government, and the transition to more sustainable fuels. It emphasizes the importance of market-driven innovation while addressing the need for government regulations that support the industry.
Quote: “Understanding the limitations of industrial policy and letting the market drive innovation will avoid costly subsidies and mistakes.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: C.D. Howe Institute, UBC
Author: Werner Antweiler – Associate Professor & Chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, UBC Sauder School of Business
Countries: Canada

Centre for International Governance Innovation

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is a think tank that focuses on international governance, offering research, publications, and events that address global issues.

“Q Day” Is Coming: Is the World Prepared? [Research]
Research description: Quantum computing poses a significant risk to current cybersecurity measures, highlighting the need for new cryptographic standards and international cooperation to safeguard sensitive data.
Quote: “As of right now, every piece of information that we have is already lost.” – Shohini Ghose
Mentioned individuals: Shohini Ghose, Vikram Sharma
Mentioned Organizations: –
Author: Ian Munroe – Journalist focusing on technology and international relations.
Countries: –

AI and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement: Preparing ASEAN for the Next Tech Wave [Research]
Research description: By fostering collaboration and innovation, DEFA positions ASEAN to embrace AI effectively and prepares the region for the next technological wave.
Quote: With unified efforts, ASEAN can ride this AI wave toward a future of unprecedented opportunity, the author argues.
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Centre for International Governance Innovation
Author: S. Yash Kalash – Research Director of Digital Economy at CIGI, with expertise in strategy, public policy, digital technology and financial services, advising governments and the private sector on emerging technologies.
Countries: ASEAN member states

Assessing Satellite Internet Potential in Rural Kenya [Research]
Research description: The adoption and diffusion of satellite internet technologies in rural Kenya are limited due to various infrastructural and policy challenges.
Quote: “The diffusion and adoption of low-cost satellite internet in Kenya remains limited, constraining its population’s access to economical, advanced technological innovation.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Centre for International Governance Innovation
Author: Frederick (Fred) Okello – Master’s student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a former Digital Policy Hub fellow, focusing on “Technology for Development” as a tool for reducing poverty, digital and energy inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Countries: Kenya

The Role of Governance in Unleashing the Value of Data [Research]
Research description: The essay explores data governance frameworks, the valuation of data, and the interplay between data and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the complexities and importance of effective governance for societal and economic benefits.
Quote: “Achieving a coherent framework that encompasses these areas is a substantial challenge for any country and obtaining coherence globally is even more difficult.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Centre for International Governance Innovation
Author: Robert Fay –
Countries: –

Generative AI and the Trough of Disillusionment [Research]
Research description: The article presents a critical view of the current state of generative AI, suggesting that while interest has waned, there remains a potential for future development, particularly for established technologies like machine learning.
Quote: “This cooling presents a renewed opportunity for more mature AI technologies such as machine learning.”
Mentioned individuals: Dario Amodei
Mentioned Organizations: Centre for International Governance Innovation, PolyML
Author: Mardi Witzel – Mardi Witzel is the CEO and co-founder of PolyML, an early-stage Canadian artificial intelligence and machine learning company with novel technology.
Countries: –

Scenarios of Evolving Global Order [Research]
Research description: The report explores the potential architectures of global order, highlighting how demographic, economic, environmental, technological, political, military, and social factors are converging to redefine the international system.
Quote: “While the pressures for change are evident, the trajectory of the new order remains highly uncertain.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Centre for International Governance Innovation
Author: Centre for International Governance Innovation –
Countries: –

Centre for International Policy Studies

Canada’s leading centre for analysis and debate of international affairs.

The Euro-Atlantic Community and the European Radical Right [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: The rise of radical right parties in Europe poses challenges to traditional Euro-Atlantic relations, significantly impacting security cooperation and the overall geopolitical landscape.
Quote: “Putin’s Russia will remain one of the most serious security threats… Its goal remains the permanent destruction of the European security architecture.”
Mentioned individuals: Radek Sikorski
Mentioned Organizations: NATO, EU
Author: Srdjan Vucetic – Associate Professor specializing in international relations and security studies, with a focus on NATO and European politics.
Countries: Europe, USA, Russia

Cameroon Celebrates National Dialogue Anniversary, But Critics Say Outcomes Remain Unmet [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: The national dialogue aimed to resolve the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon, but the lack of inclusion and inadequate measures have left many stakeholders dissatisfied.
Quote: “Many Southern Cameroonians are commemorating Ambazonia’s 63rd ‘Independence Day’ when Southern Cameroons joined in a Federation with former French Cameroon.”
Mentioned individuals: President Paul Biya
Mentioned Organizations: Centre for International Policy Studies
Author: Christantus Begealawuh – Analyst focused on international relations and conflict resolution in Cameroon.
Countries: Cameroon

Cerebral Palsy Research Network

The Cerebral Palsy Research Network engages the CP community by providing educational information, meaningful research, and wellbeing programs.

CP Research Network Launches Groundbreaking Dystonia in CP Community Resources [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: Introduction of the Dystonia in CP Toolkit as a resource for patients and their families, covering screening, care, and research related to dystonia in cerebral palsy.
Quote: By working together and sharing information from resources like our DCP Toolkit, people with CP and their families can learn more about the conditions that affect them.
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: CP Research Network
Author: Michele S. –
Countries: –

The CP Research Network Enters Neonatal Intensive Care Unit QI and Research [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: The registry aims to gather data on patients with HIE to better understand its impact and improve treatment practices for conditions resulting from neonatal brain injuries.
Quote: “Establishing an HIE registry is groundbreaking work!”
Mentioned individuals: Dr. Zach Vesoulis
Mentioned Organizations: CP Research Network, Hope for HIE, Newborn Brain Society
Author: Dr. Danielle Guez Barber – Dr. Barber is a pediatric neurologist who leads the development of the HIE registry and has recently joined Children’s Colorado.
Countries: –

Dystonia in CP Toolkit [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: Understanding dystonia in cerebral palsy through a comprehensive toolkit.
Quote: “The Dystonia in CP Toolkit is a resource developed to help understand more about the diagnosis, treatment, research, and experience of having dystonia in CP.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Cerebral Palsy Research Network
Author: Paul –
Countries: –

Frontier Centre For Public Policy

Exploring options for our future that support economic growth and opportunity.

It’s Time To Stop Church Arsons And What Fuels Them [Commentary]
Commentary description: The rise in church arsons reflects a troubling trend that undermines religious freedom in Canada; legislation is proposed to counteract hate-motivated crimes.
Quote: “When respect for the supremacy of God and the rule of law fail, rights give way to wrongs.”
Mentioned individuals: Justin Trudeau, Marc Dalton
Mentioned Organizations: Canadian Anti-Hate Network
Author: Lee Harding – Research Associate for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
Countries: Canada

The Most Devastating Report So Far [News]
News description: The Biden administration’s aggressive media strategy on Covid is criticized for spreading misinformation and effectively engaging in a propaganda campaign to increase vaccine uptake.
Quote: “If a pharma company had run the campaign, it would have been fined out of existence.”
Mentioned individuals: Joe Biden
Mentioned Organizations: Brownstone Institute, Fors Marsh Group
Author: Jay Bhattacharya – Associate Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University, with a focus on health economics and public policy.
Countries: United States

Is the Price of Reconciliation is That we Must Pretend to Believe a Lie? [Commentary]
Commentary description: The publication discusses how the narrative around indigenous residential schools has been shaped by misinformation and the consequences of this on reconciliation efforts.
Quote: The price we are being told that we must pay to achieve “reconciliation” is becoming clear. We must pretend to believe a lie.
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Author: Brian Giesbrecht – Retired judge, Senior Fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Countries: Canada

Lowering Teacher Education Standards Will Harm Students [Commentary]
Commentary description: Lowering the standards for teacher education will result in less qualified teachers, negatively affecting student achievement, particularly in fundamental subjects like math.
Quote: “Lowering teacher education standards might get more bodies into school classrooms, but it won’t help raise student achievement.”
Mentioned individuals: Anna Stokke
Mentioned Organizations: Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Author: Michael Zwaagstra – Public high school teacher and senior fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
Countries: Canada

Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute is an independent non-partisan research and educational organization based in Canada. It focuses on various policy areas to inform public debate.

Report Card on Quebec’s Secondary Schools 2024 [Research]
Research description: Every school is capable of improvement, and the report assists parents in making informed choices regarding their children’s education.
Quote: “Improvement is possible and worth celebrating.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Fraser Institute
Author: Yanick Labrie, Peter Cowley, Joel Emes, Max Shang – Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute; Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute; Senior Economist, Fraser Institute; Economist, Fraser Institute
Countries: Canada

Economic freedom fell for three straight years [Blogpost]
Blogpost description: The report illustrates a significant decline in global economic freedom post-pandemic, reversing decades of progress. It tracks the impacts of government regulations and spending on personal choices and economic prosperity.
Quote: “The world paid a price in lost economic freedom.”
Mentioned individuals: James Gwartney, Robert Lawson, Ryan Murphy
Mentioned Organizations: Fraser Institute, Florida State University, Southern Methodist University
Author: Matthew D. Mitchell – Matthew D. Mitchell is an economist and serves as a director at the Fraser Institute, with a focus on economic policy and research.
Countries: –

Montreal Economic Institute (MEI)

Independent think tank focused on public policies

The Quebec government is not doing enough to return to budgetary balance, says the MEI [News]
News description: The Legault government is failing to achieve budgetary balance.
Quote: “The Quebec population did indeed get richer…”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: MEI
Author: Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) –
Countries: Canada

IEDM – Les Québécois favorables majoritairement à se faire traiter au privé [Post]
Post description: A majority of Quebecers support private healthcare if the costs are reimbursed by the government.
Quote: “A strong majority of Quebecers would agree to receive health care outside the public network, if the government reimburses the costs.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: MEI
Author: Renaud Brossard – Vice President, Communications at the MEI
Countries: Canada

Lack of primary care responsible for nearly one million unnecessary ER visits across Canada, MEI finds [Research]
Research description: Improving access to primary care providers could significantly reduce unnecessary ER visits and associated healthcare costs in Canada.
Quote: “The lack of access to primary care providers such as family doctors is being felt in other parts of our health system, which are forced to deal with more numerous and more acute cases.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: MEI
Author: Krystle Wittevrongel – Director of research at the MEI, with a background in public policy and healthcare research.
Countries: Canada

REACTION: Quebec depriving itself of natural gas when it’s facing an electricity shortage would be a mistake [News]
News description: Quebec’s government decision to ban natural gas is questioned in light of current electricity shortages.
Quote: “In this context, banning a reliable source of energy from new buildings amounts to shooting oneself in the foot.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: MEI
Author: Gabriel Giguère – Senior policy analyst at the MEI
Countries: Canada

International Health Perspectives: Comparing Primary Care in Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands [Research]
Research description: The Canadian primary care system is underperforming compared to Germany and the Netherlands, leading to access issues. The paper suggests reforms to implement a more competitive and patient-centered model.
Quote: “It is imperative to learn from better-performing systems such as those of Germany and the Netherlands.”
Mentioned individuals: Conrad Eder, Emmanuelle B. Faubert
Mentioned Organizations: MEI
Author: Krystle Wittevrongel – Director of Research at the MEI
Countries: Canada, Germany, Netherlands

IEDM – Abandon du gaz naturel: un non sens! [News]
News description: The article highlights the economic and social implications of Quebec’s fossil fuel ban and argues against its feasibility.
Quote: “Removing fossil fuels entirely from our buildings will create significant economic challenges that are being overlooked.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Institut Économique de Montréal (IEDM)
Author: Gabriel Giguère – Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, with expertise in energy policies and environmental issues.
Countries: Canada

Quebec’s Quiet Revolution: Government Intervention Does Not Explain Economic Progress [Research]
Research description: The publication presents new research showing that the government’s role during the Quiet Revolution had little effect on improving the living standards in Quebec.
Quote: “Quebec certainly did converge, but it turns out that increased government intervention was not a key factor.”
Mentioned individuals: Chandler Reilly
Mentioned Organizations: MEI
Author: Vincent Geloso – Assistant professor of economics at George Mason University and Senior Economist at the MEI
Countries: Canada

International Institute for Sustainable Development

IISD is an award-winning independent think tank working to create a world where people and the planet thrive.

COP 29 | Halfway Point Webinar [Webinar]
Webinar description: The talks address expectations for a meaningful new collective quantified goal (NCQG) to finance climate action and pressure to advance ambitious greenhouse gas mitigation strategies.
Quote: Delegates will be hard pressed to prove they can quickly change the trajectory of global warming trends.
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: Earth Negotiations Bulletin
Author: Jennifer Allan – Climate negotiations expert and prominent commentator on international climate policy.
Countries: Azerbaijan

Just Transition: Ensuring Fair Energy Transition for All [Post]
Post description: Just transitions must be guided by dialogue among all stakeholders to create a fair process that mitigates negative economic impacts while maximizing green opportunities.
Quote: “The actors involved…have a tendency to protect the status quo and keep carbon-intensive industries alive.”
Mentioned individuals: –
Mentioned Organizations: International Labour Organization
Author: International Institute for Sustainable Development –
Countries: –

UN Climate Change Conference Baku [News]
News description: The need for urgent action on climate change, the significance of the Paris Agreement, and the outcomes of COP 28, including the establishment of a loss and damage fund.
Quote: “We are at a moment of truth. The truth is… almost ten years since the Paris Agreement was adopted, the target of limiting long-term global warming to 1.5°C is hanging by a thread…”
Mentioned individuals: António Guterres
Mentioned Organizations: United Nations, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Author: Pamela Chasek – Co-founder and Executive Editor of the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, with a background in environmental policy and negotiation.
Countries: Azerbaijan

Public Policy Forum

The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is a non-profit organization focused on improving public policy in Canada by fostering collaboration among leaders from government, business, and civil society.

Donald Trump and the opportunities for Canada [Post]
Post description: Canada should leverage its strong trading relationship with the U.S. while preparing for potential challenges and opportunities arising from Trump’s policies, especially in critical sectors like energy and technology.
Quote: “We have the best trading relationship, it’s fully integrated… Every sizeable U.S. company has sizeable operations here.”
Mentioned individuals: Donald Trump, Christopher Sands, Edward Greenspon
Mentioned Organizations: American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, Wilson Center
Author: David Olsen – Chair of AmCham Canada and Toronto-GTA Chapter
Countries: Canada, United States

Understanding the rise of Trumponomics (and Swiftonomics too) [Post]
Post description: Discussion of Trumponomics, its economic implications, and a unique perspective connecting Taylor Swift’s tour to current economic trends.
Quote: “Why CUSMA sowed doubt in the minds of investors and how Taylor Swift’s tour helps explain some of the economic trends of today.”
Mentioned individuals: Donald Trump, Edward Greenspon, Taylor Swift
Mentioned Organizations: Columbia Business School, Scotiabank
Author: Brett House – Professor at Columbia Business School, former deputy chief economist at Scotiabank.
Countries: United States, Canada

Alex Himelfarb on what’s behind ‘the Age of Crisis’ [Podcast]
Podcast description: Discussion on the economic and political forces of neoliberalism and its implications for democracy, termed by the author as ‘The Age of Crisis’.
Quote: “We are in what he describes as ‘The Age of Crisis’.”
Mentioned individuals: Jean Chretien, Paul Martin, Stephen Harper, Edward Greenspon
Mentioned Organizations: –
Author: Alex Himelfarb – Former top public servant, Clerk of the Privy Council in Canada, served under three Prime Ministers.
Countries: Canada

PPF’s WONK is nominated for a top news podcast award [Announcement]
Announcement description: WONK aims to make policy discussions accessible while engaging a diverse audience on current issues.
Quote: “A podcast sounding out smart policy and the people behind it.”
Mentioned individuals: Steve Verheul, R.J. Simpson, Dr. Jane Philpott, Beverley McLachlin, Bob Rae, Crystal Smith, Shingai Manjengwa
Mentioned Organizations: Public Policy Forum
Author: Edward Greenspon – President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum
Countries: Canada