Chris Ragan on Canada鈥檚 Economy and the Next Generation of Policymakers | Discussions with Dr. D
September 6, 2025 | Christopher Ragan joins Dr. David Detomasi for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada鈥檚 pressing economic challenges. Together they explore issues such as falling productivity, the affordability crisis in housing, the complexities of climate policy, and the growing concerns around fiscal debt. The discussion also turns to broader themes of leadership, where Dr.
Vass Bednar, Denise Hearn, and MPP Shane Joy Named Hunter Prize Finalists | The Hub
September 6, 2025 | The Hub has announced the 10 finalists for the third annual Hunter Prize for Public Policy, which awards $50,000 in cash prizes聽for bold ideas to address Canada鈥檚 stalled GDP per capita growth and improve living standards.
Pearl Eliadis on the Advisory Committee鈥檚 Controversial Secularism Proposals | Daybreak Montreal
August 27, 2025 | On Daybreak Montreal with Sean Henry, Pearl Eliadis said Quebec鈥檚 new secularism proposals mark a fundamental shift in the province鈥檚 legal and constitutional framework. The proposals come from a government advisory committee tasked with reviewing how the province鈥檚 secularism law is applied and how it could be expanded.
Anil Wasif on Flight Attendants鈥� Strike and the Fight for Collective Bargaining | Policy Magazine
September 1, 2025 | In a piece for Policy Magazine, Anil Wasif, MPP 鈥�21, reflects on last month鈥檚 Air Canada strike, where 10,500 flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order in what he calls a defining moment for Canadian labour rights. Public sentiment was firmly behind the workers, with polls showing strong support for their demand to be paid for all hours worked, not just time in the air.
Pearl Eliadis on the Risks of Quebec鈥檚 Secularism Report | CBC
August 28, 2025 | In a story reported by CBC, a Quebec government committee has issued 50 recommendations, including extending the religious symbols ban to subsidized daycares and requiring people to uncover their faces for public services. These proposals have drawn criticism from community leaders, who argue they discriminate against religious minorities, particularly Muslim women.
Zola Mirenge on ESG Opportunities in Emerging Markets | Anthesis
August 19, 2025 |聽In an article for Anthesis Group, MPP '22 Zola Mirenge explores how emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are becoming prime opportunities for corporate expansion, with sustainability at the center of growth.
Pearl Eliadis Contributes to Canada鈥檚 National Consultation for X Summit of the Americas
August 14, 2025 | 蘑菇短视频, in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), hosted Canada鈥檚 National Consultation for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas. Pearl Eliadis was among the contributors recognized for advancing an inter-American conversation rooted in openness, purpose, and collective action. The event, organized through the 蘑菇短视频 School of Continuing Studies, brought together voices from civil society, academia, government, and communities.
Jennifer Welsh on Canada鈥檚 Need to Move Beyond U.S. Dependence | The Logic
August 13, 2025 | In聽The Logic, Jennifer Welsh was quoted on Canada鈥檚 longstanding overreliance on the United States. Drawing from her 2004 book, Welsh warned that Canada was deluding itself in thinking it was America鈥檚 鈥渂est friend,鈥� since a hyperpower has only associates, not true allies.
Jennifer Welsh on the Future Challenges and Legitimacy of UN Peace Operations | Cambridge University Press
March 7, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh with Marie-Jo毛lle Zahar, authored 鈥淲hat Future for Peace Operations?鈥� published by Cambridge University Press. The article examines the growing challenges facing UN peace operations, which have long been seen as a model of effective multilateralism. Welsh and Zahar highlight how changing conflict dynamics, rising expectations, and disinformation campaigns are straining the UN鈥檚 ability to deliver peace.
Jennifer Welsh on Advancing Localization in Global Politics | Global Studies Quarterly
January 2025 | Jennifer Welsh, alongside co-authors Adam Kochanski and Emily K. M. Scott, wrote "Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice" in Global Studies Quarterly. The article introduces a special forum on the concept of localization, exploring its significance in both international relations theory and real-world policy.
Chris Ragan on Why Central Bank Independence Matters Amid Political Pressure | The Financial Post
August 8, 2025 | Christopher Ragan was quoted by The Financial Post in the context of Ontario Premier Doug Ford publicly urging the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates鈥攁 move the article compares to Donald Trump鈥檚 public pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve. Ragan emphasized that central bank independence from 鈥渄ay-to-day politics鈥� is crucial for maintaining market and economic confidence.
Anil Wasif on Grounding the AI Revolution in Local Realities | Policy Magazine
August 5, 2025 | Anil Wasif, MPP '21, in his article for聽Policy Magazine, argues that low- and middle-income countries should prioritize context-specific solutions over expensive, large-scale AI models. He contends that successful adoption depends on adapting existing technologies to local realities. A process known as 鈥渁rchitectural innovation鈥� rather than pursuing capital-intensive invention.
Vincent Rigby on the Need for a Canadian Foreign Spy Service | The Walrus
August 12, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted by The Walrus as one of several former Canadian intelligence leaders who have shifted from skepticism to support for creating a Canadian foreign spy agency. The article traces decades of Ottawa鈥檚 reluctance to build such a service, relying instead on allies like the U.S. and the U.K. for intelligence gathered abroad.
How EC鲁 Is Shaping System Thinkers in Evaluation | American Evaluation Association
August 4, 2025 | In their blog for the American Evaluation Association, PhD students Doreen Otieno and Janet Arogundade share how participating in the Evaluation Capacity Case Challenge (EC鲁) transformed their understanding of evaluation. EC鲁, led by Max Bell鈥檚 Leslie Fierro and Queen鈥檚 University鈥檚 Michelle Searle, offers graduate students a powerful opportunity to develop systems thinking through real-world evaluation challenges.
Jennifer Welsh on Canada鈥檚 Role in Filling the Global Leadership Void | The Red Passport Podcast
July 31, 2025 | On The Red Passport聽Podcast, Jennifer Welsh joins Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman, and Peter Donolo to discuss the consequences of the United States abandoning its traditional role in global leadership. Together, they reflect on what this shift means for today鈥檚 major international challenges 鈥� and how countries like Canada can help fill the gap.
