Public Policy

• ‘He delighted in being challenged’: Renowned ecologist David Schindler remembered

  David Schindler, known as a bluff, straight-shooting University of Alberta ecologist, died Thursday at age 80.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2021
  
• U of R grad student to examine media’s role in reconciliation through scholarship

  Merelda Fiddler-Potter, a University of Regina PhD student, has been awarded one of the most prestigious, and richest, scholarships in Canada.

  Education

  May 27, 2019
  
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• How does Canada mitigate the impact of flooding? Experts say better urban planning

  Provinces may need to do more, even forcing residents to make tough decisions, to mitigate the impact of flooding.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2019
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• Regina daycares seek tax exemption amid potential policy changes

  After impassioned speeches from not for profits across Regina, the city's Executive Committee has resolved not to go ahead with a new tax incentive policy.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2018
• N.B. professor publishes open letter asking Justin Trudeau if he has abandoned Atlantic Canada

  Donald Savoie of the school of public studies at the University of Moncton takes the federal Liberals to task on many issues -- including what he says is their lukewarm support for the Energy East pipeline project.

  Politics

  Apr 2, 2018
• Former Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter to teach course at Dalhousie

  Darrell Dexter was Nova Scotia's first NDP premier between 2009 and 2013.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2017
• Transgender woman aims to change jail policies after BC Human Rights Tribunal win

  A transgender woman who was forced to stay in a men's jail is hoping her win in the B.C. Human Right Tribunal will help change policies.

  May 29, 2017
• Jean Chretien talks future of public policy in Halifax

  The institute hopes to make research easily accessible to those who want to shape the future of public policy.

  Politics

  May 9, 2016
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• EcoFiscal report highlights economic benefits of carbon pricing

  The chairman of Canada's Ecofiscal Commission has a message for Brad Wall as the Saskatchewan premier and high-profile carbon-tax opponent embarks on his third straight majority mandate.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2016