Public Policy & Governance Review

The Public Policy & Governance Review is a digital magazine that showcases innovative policy insights & ideas. Led by @PubPolicy_Munk students.

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Mejgan's article explores environmental racism in Canada through the Grassy Narrows mercury contamination case. Click the link to read more! https://t.co/9ddDKjyboQ
#environmentalracism #policy #canada

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In this week's piece, Jack examines Atlantic Canada’s persistent economic struggles and explores how the region could revitalize its fortunes by embracing hydrogen fuel as a key industry.
https://t.co/qmm2TvfmX1
#policy #Canada

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We are thrilled to announce the release of PPGR’s very first edition! Enjoy! https://t.co/qgAvhlgWvx

#Canada #PoliticsToday #policy #government

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Matthew Chasmar looks at Lynx Air's recent collapse. He highlights the ongoing challenges faced by low-cost airlines in Canada, where high operational costs and regulatory barriers have limited competition, prompting calls for policy reforms #policy
https://t.co/BzvCLHHYGR

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In this article, Mejgan Shefa examines how environmental racism in Canada disproportionately affects marginalized communities, necessitating urgent government action and legislation to address these injustices #EnvironmentalRacism
https://t.co/Bgrgv3aE7a

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Casey Bas from the Equity, Diversity, and Public Policy Initiative highlights how their decompression circle discussed the mental health challenges Canadian post-secondary students face, particularly graduate students
https://t.co/048k3l7Km1

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In this article, Vanessa Padilla debriefs us; Dr. Alice Evans explores the complexities of gender inequality and its impact on public policy, highlighting the need for empowerment and critical inquiry to drive social change toward gender equality.
https://t.co/ZXghjwlCPr

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Jeff Liu emphasizes the urgent need for Canada to invest in increasing women’s representation in STEM fields to enhance business performance, reduce the gender wage gap, and meet the growing demand for skilled workers in an increasingly digitized economy.

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The proposed High-Frequency Rail project aims to enhance VIA Rail services in Canada with faster, more reliable travel between major cities, but it faces challenges says Matthew Chasmar
https://t.co/KxPOfZz7bz

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Andre Fajardo discusses Canada's ongoing healthcare crisis, highlighting chronic staff shortages and long wait times, and emphasizes the need for innovative solutions #HealthcareCrisis
https://t.co/xulGewB83j

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Ruolan Ma highlights Canada's challenges in achieving its emission reduction targets due to fragmented regulations and public opposition, stressing the need for effective policies to address major greenhouse gas emitters. #ClimateAction #Canada4o

https://t.co/Cc2qgtzFxR

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Nicole Chung emphasizes that 2023 is the hottest year on record, underscoring the urgent need for global action on the climate-health crisis as climate change threatens to exacerbate health issues #ClimateHealth #COP28
https://t.co/hXmB8jmLDv

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In this article, William Pratt highlights that housing affordability in Canada is at a 41-year low. He argues for a Housing + Transportation index to better assess affordability #HousingAffordability #Canada

https://t.co/onYEWykC9b

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Matthew Chasmar looks at how Canada is renewing its space ambitions, from launching Alouette-I in 1962 to joining NASA's Artemis Program. #SpaceExploration #Canada

https://t.co/AuaOsnmGnf

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Peter Jiang advocates for stronger powers for the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise to tackle human rights abuses and tax evasion #Mining #CorporateResponsibility #Canada

https://t.co/fgsuZcgCCx

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Jeff Liu examines Canada's evolving stance on supporting Ukraine, arguing that aid is a small price for national security and economic stability. #UkraineWar #Canada #InternationalRelations

https://t.co/dStRb1dJWE

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James Yeretsian breaks down Canada's new 2% stock buyback tax to boost corporate reinvestment in workers and innovation. Will it change corporate behaviour? #StockBuybacks #CorporateTax #InvestInWorkers #EconomicPolicy
https://t.co/9UsHhYJdG8

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Andre Fajardo emphasizes that public transit, not just ZEVs, is key to Canada's climate goals. Balancing EVs with transit will create smarter, more sustainable cities. #PublicTransit #EVs #sustainabilityexpo2024

https://t.co/uKJuJJCHQt

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Sydney Grad explains the UN High Seas Treaty’s goal to protect 30% of oceans by 2030 and share marine resources fairly. Canada hasn’t signed yet. This treaty is vital for global ocean conservation. #HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection #UnitedNations
https://t.co/JFGGMK9DmH

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Nicole looks at how Alberta's proposed exit from CPP may lower premiums but risks economic instability, labour shortages, and higher costs for all Canadians. A risky leap in uncertain times. #CPP #AlbertaPensionPlan

https://t.co/ap9wBHgsiP