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The full program for our Sept. 16 conference Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times is here!

From trade diversification to climate and economic resilience, we bring together leading voices from across Canada & beyond.

📌 Spots are limited, register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/irpp-confe...

🚨 New Futureproofing Canada episode!

Candice Bergen joins @jenditchburn.bsky.social for a conversation about why Canada needs a stronger “rural lens” in policymaking.

Watch on our YouTube or listen on all platforms!
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📢 Announcing our 2nd keynote for Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times (Sept. 16, Ottawa): Premier R.J. Simpson of the Northwest Territories!

Hear his vision for inclusive growth, resilience & the future of Canada’s North.

🔗Details & Registration: irpp.org?p=20760

🍂We're excited to announce this year's IRPP Fall Lecture featuring @caulfieldtim.bsky.social, acclaimed Canadian author, scholar & a leading voice on health & science misinformation.

Join us in Ottawa on Nov. 18 for an evening of ideas with Canada’s policy community!

🔗https://shorturl.at/DRiOi

How should we shape industrial policy amid global shocks, climate urgency & economic transition? Join us Sept. 16 in Ottawa for a conference devoted to the key issues facing Canada.

With keynotes from @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev & Premier R.J. Simpson!

Register now! shorturl.at/Ljmy8

Canada’s major projects risk bypassing the communities that host them if local workers aren’t equipped with the necessary skills.

Read our researchers' full recommendations in their latest Skills Brief: irpp.org?p=20869

by Abigail Jackson, @rsamson.bsky.social & @ricardochejfec.bsky.social

The painful lack of urgency to end violence against Indigenous women and girls The painful lack of urgency to end violence against Indigenous women and girls

Indigenous women comprise 4.3% of the Canadian population but make up 16% of homicide victims & 11% of missing women.

In this important piece, Sarah Jacknife explores the historical, ideological, & political roots of the systemic discrimination Indigenous women face

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Missed last month's event with @anikaganness.bsky.social and Shaimaa Yassin? Not to worry, we've got you covered!

You can now listen to the full audio recording on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ZvV...

Every day, municipalities deliver on housing, public safety, climate resilience, infrastructure and more—yet they still operate under a fiscal framework built for a different century. #CDNMuni

📅Happening tomorrow!

Join us May 22, for a webinar that'll offer a rare insider’s perspective on how the messages that shape our democracy come to life.

W/ Adam Austen, Fred DeLorey, Lucas Medernach, Mélanie Richer, & @aturcotte.bsky.social. Moderated by @cleasaurus.bsky.social

🔗 irpp.org?p=20571

Join me on May 22 for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the communication strategies, challenges, and shifting priorities that shaped this federal election.

Thanks to the Institute for Research on Public Policy @irpp.org for the invitation!

You guys! I'm moderating a webinar! A webinar full of supersmart political comms geniuses! Sign up and learn the ins and outs of messaging around a federal election! May 22! Free!

Publication Manager - IRPP The IRPP, one of Canada’s most trusted and influential think tanks, is looking for a Publication Manager to join its team.

📣 We’re hiring!

The IRPP is looking for a Publication Manager to help produce clear, compelling, & influential public policy research.

If you have sharp editorial instincts, strong publishing experience, & a passion for public policy, we want to hear from you.

🗓️ Apply by June 6
🔗 irpp.org?p=20566

The Past, Present and Future of Child Welfare in Canada - IRPP Join us in Montreal on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a talk with IRPP postdoctoral fellow Anika Ganness.  Why are children from racialized and immigrant backgrounds more likely to end up...

Join @anikaganness.bsky.social next Wednesday, May 14th as she wraps up her postdoctoral fellowship with a talk on “The Past, Present, and Future of Child Welfare in Canada.” This event will be hosted in person at the @IRPP.org! Learn more and register for the event here: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...

Quarante ans après la Commission Macdonald, il faut repenser l'avenir du Canada Les commissions royales ont façonné l’histoire du Canada, mais elles ont disparu du paysage politique. Face aux défis économiques actuels, est-il temps d’en créer une nouvelle ?

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Forty years later, we're due for another big rethink about Canada’s future It might be time for the next federal government to bring back one of Canada’s most effective policy instruments: The royal commission, adapted for the 21st century.

In @irpp.org's @policyoptions.irpp.org magazine, Charles Breton makes the argument for a reprise of something like the 1980s Macdonald commission on Canada's prospects

@mcgillqueensup.bsky.social @eandreweditor.bsky.social

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🚨 New Functionary out!

Kathryn May on Carney-the-PM's pivot from a social-policy focus to growing the economy — a major shift for public servants to navigate.

Plus: dos and don’ts from seasoned bureaucrats on managing political transitions.

Read it here 👉 44615331.hs-sites.com/hello-mark-c...

🚨 We've added a temporary newsletter for more immediate delivery of our analyses on Canada-U.S. relations through the week. Each edition will be short & sweet and will point to 1 or 2 research-backed commentaries that map out actionable next steps. No more than that.
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We're live with @jenditchburn.bsky.social & co. for a stellar webinar on what's next for US-Canada relations. Follow along here 👇

Yééé! Excited to have a new colleague aboard the good ship HMCS IRPP. Excited to see what Val & @cbreton.bsky.social will cook up over at le Centre of Excellence sur la fédération canadienne!

(Me. I gave me access to the accounts.)

Sure signs our social media manager is away and someone gave me access to the accounts.

Join us in Ottawa (or virtually) on February 24th, where our powerhouse panel will tackle the intersection of affordability and climate challenges:

* @tylermeredith.bsky.social
* Kathleen Monk
* Karen Restoule
* Moderated by @jenditchburn.bsky.social.

www.affordability-action.ca/affordabilit...

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Navigating Workforce Disruption in Canadian Communities (Webinar) - IRPP Join IRPP lead data analyst Ricardo Chejfec for an insightful webinar exploring the Institute’s recently launched Community Transformations Project.

Join us tomorrow, Jan. 21, for an exciting webinar where Ricardo Chejfec will cover key findings from our Community Transformation Project! He'll present an interactive map identifying susceptible communities & discuss policy recommendations to empower community-led transformation. irpp.org?p=19875

We launched a major new project today that could help make the future of Canada a lil bit brighter. Check it out!

Cabinet Shuffle: who will you appoint? - Concordia University Concordia researchers launch a card game starring Justin Trudeau's government.

Having serious flashbacks today... www.concordia.ca/cunews/main/...