University and College Research Policy Briefing
Canada’s child care ‘crisis’ should be ballot box issue, say advocates, economists
Daycare in Canada has reached a crisis point, say some MPs, child care advocates and economists, who urge a conversation on a federally funded and developed system to address affordability and availability, and ultimately boost the economy through increased participation by women in the workforce. Part of the problem preventing political movement on a policy […]
Five ways NDP seeks to differentiate itself from Trudeau government
An NDP government under Jagmeet Singh may be a long shot, given the party’s performance in the polls, which have had the Conservatives and the Liberals running neck and neck for months at a time. Still, the party is hoping to pry some progressive votes away from the Liberals in part by calling for a universal […]
Crews brace for Canada Day crowd on the Hill
Leading by example to ensure a safer parliamentary workplace
OTTAWA—Bill C-65, our government’s groundbreaking legislation on workplace harassment and violence prevention, received royal assent in October 2018. We were able to get here quickly thanks to support from all parties. The legislation is a key part of a much-needed culture shift. It shows Canadians that we will not tolerate harassment or violence of any […]
Feds, financial professionals’ union agree to study gender wage gap
Financial professionals in the federal public service have come one step closer to resolving a complaint that their female-dominated ranks are being underpaid compared to their male counterparts. The Association of Canadian Financial Officers (ACFO) is North America’s largest union exclusively representing accountants, comptrollers, auditors and financial professionals, according to their website. The Public Service […]
#LivingWhileBlack: High stakes on basketball court, school campus, or Parliament Hill
OTTAWA—There is a virulent strain of anti-Black racism spreading through the “I don’t see colour” racial Canadian landscape. Anti-Black racism is distinct and stubborn and it flares up every so often—only the Canadian response is a half-assed topical treatment, rather than a cure. On June 13, the Toronto Raptors ended a 26-year drought by bringing […]
Phoenix replacement vendors say they’re ready for the challenge of competing pay systems
The companies in the running to replace the Phoenix pay system say they’re okay with potentially sharing the job with a competitor, as the government muses having more than one payroll provider. On June 12, the Liberals announced SAP Canada, Ceridian, and Workday as potential providers of new HR and pay systems, referred to as […]
Federal funding for Métis post-secondary education shuts out Métis settlements, says governing body
Ottawa’s efforts to close the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students is getting a boost after the Liberal government committed to spending $362-million for Métis post-secondary education on June 10. “These funds will support three key areas: student support, education governance capacity, and community-based programs and services to support students,” Minister of Indigenous Services […]
Conservatives haven’t quite learned their lines in the theatre of inclusivity
OTTAWA—If you are a member of a marginalized community in Canada, the Conservatives have trolled you over the last couple of weeks with the Justice Committee’s devolution into Trumpian Theatre under the guise of tackling online hate speech. On Tuesday, May 28, the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights held one hearing of many […]
