Canada is rising to meet the challenge of housing
Solving the housing crisis is a critical priority for the federal government. We are increasing the supply and supporting those who can’t afford a decent place to live.
Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts
An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.
Fixing the housing affordability crisis? It’s the density, stupid
In Ontario, the Ford government’s long-brewing housing plan fails to adequately address the single most important issue: density.
Disability Benefit regulations show feds don’t care about institutionalized Canadians
After being abandoned through the pandemic, disabled people living in long-term care facilities and group homes are once again invisible to the Liberals in Ottawa’s new draft regulations.
The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario
Although not banned by federal restrictions, private operators cannot properly compete in a sector now awash in public funds without equal access to funding.
University and College Research
Preserving Canada’s competitive edge: the need for balanced international student policy
Recent policy changes are damaging our ability to attract the talent we need for the future, pushing universities deeper into deficit, and hurting Canada’s ability to compete.
Digital research infrastructure is the key to the future success of Canada’s research ecosystem
We must build a truly pan-Canadian digital research infrastructure that enables revolutionary artificial intelligence developments.
Canada’s research ecosystem must drive impact
The country’s colleges and institutes are uniquely placed to reimagine our approach to meeting policy challenges.
New capstone agency promises to improve Canada’s research enterprise
An overarching agency will improve the current funding system, and help to develop it as a true meritocracy where the best ideas are funded.
