Should judges & justices of the peace be held accountable for their bail decisions? #Ontario's new plan sparks debate. According to Troy Riddell, reforms must protect public safety while also respecting judicial independence. macdonaldlaurier.ca/is-there-a-way…

According to Richard Shimooka, procurement reform is vital for Canada’s security, with the current system leaving the country desperately unprepared. "Fortune is not a strategy," warns Shimooka. macdonaldlaurier.ca/enough-with-th…

Was #Canada’s pivot to #China a mistake? Philip Cross highlights how the Trudeau government’s attempts to deepen ties with China have backfired. macdonaldlaurier.ca/chinas-growth-…

Congratulations to Sr. Fellow Sarah Teich for being named @canlawmag's top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2024! Her tireless dedication, from seeking justice for Uyghurs in China to advocating for torture victims, is nothing short of extraordinary: premium.canadianlawyermag.com/ca-cl-top-25-m…

Sr. Fellow Karen Restoule calls for urgent reforms to the Indian Act & the empowerment of #FirstNations through economic freedom and self-determination: "It’s clear that what served the government’s objectives back in 1876 no longer serves us today." macdonaldlaurier.ca/indigenous-peo…

Canada’s new drug approval process aims for faster access, but is it enough? Nigel Rawson & Barry Katsof highlight how delays and bureaucracy still prevent Canadians from getting timely treatments: macdonaldlaurier.ca/to-save-lives-…

Canadians face growing threats from authoritarian regimes using hostage diplomacy to advance their agendas. Sr. Fellows Sarah Teich & Marcus Kolga 🇺🇦 call for stronger laws to protect our citizens abroad: macdonaldlaurier.ca/canada-and-its…

What would amnesty for undocumented migrants mean for #Canada? David L. Thomas explores the potential fallout, from increased illegal #immigration to the erosion of trust in our system: macdonaldlaurier.ca/a-blanket-amne…

#Canada’s military is at a crossroads: decades of underfunding & delayed modernization have left the Canadian Armed Forces struggling to maintain relevance. Richard Shimooka argues it’s time to consider specialization over full-spectrum capability: macdonaldlaurier.ca/keeping-canada…

According to Marcus Kolga 🇺🇦, #Ukraine's recent counter-offensive is more than a military victory; it's a strategic turning point that could unravel #Putin's regime. With Western support, Ukraine shows it can reclaim its sovereignty: macdonaldlaurier.ca/ukraines-incur…

Three years since the Taliban regained power, #Afghanistan is a hotbed for extremism. Women are denied an education, minorities are persecuted, and the world continues to watch. Khalid Ramizy explains what #Canada can do to help: macdonaldlaurier.ca/three-years-af…

According to Ken Coates, the First Nations child welfare agreement is on the verge of reshaping Canadian governance. If passed, it will allow #FirstNations to reclaim control over child welfare, marking a step toward true autonomy: macdonaldlaurier.ca/child-welfare-…

Christopher Dummitt critiques Canadian universities for prioritizing DEI over merit, warning that political tests in hiring are now the norm. Is this what higher #education should focus on? macdonaldlaurier.ca/universities-s…

Join us for an important discussion on #Indigenous engagement in oil & gas! Sandy Sanderson, President of NAABA and a leading entrepreneur, joins Ken Coates to cover how #Indigenous economic participation has evolved in Alberta's oil & gas sector: macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/converti…

For Lori Regenstreif MD 🚴🎶 & Dr. Chris Milburn, #Ontario’s decision to close drug consumption sites near schools is not an “abandonment of addicts,” but rather a pivot towards a saner & more humane approach to the downward spiral of untreated drug use: macdonaldlaurier.ca/ontario-pivots…

As always, Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hits the bullseye with her insights into Canada's potential to both be a leader in energy production and meet our climate goals! Be sure to check out her full article here. macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadian-tarif… #energy #canada

According to Heather Exner-Pirot, federal Conservatives can look to #Alberta's example to determine their approach to #climate policy: "Approaching the issue through a lens of innovation & competitiveness rather than degrowth & subsidies, and finding success." macdonaldlaurier.ca/what-should-a-…

“It seems that there’s coordination between #Tehran & #Moscow’s information operation... The combined information and influence operations of #Iran, #Russia & #China represent a serious threat to all western democracies...” - Sr. Fellow Marcus Kolga 🇺🇦 iranintl.com/en/202409048309

“@Kolga... a senior fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, said that if Canadians were working with RT, they would be in violation of the current sanctions regime. 'That prohibits any Canadians from any sort of financial transactions with RT,' he said.” theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Sr. Fellow Casey Babb breaks down how the Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו government is under mounting pressure to rescue hostages from #Gaza while locked in a high-stakes showdown with #Hamas: macdonaldlaurier.ca/israeli-protes…