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Groceries & essentials are straining lower income household budgets. The new CGEB could reach 12M+ Canadians.Who qualifies? How much will people receive? Who will benefit the most? @GillianPetit & @yass_shaimaa break it down in their new IRPP commentary: irpp.org/research-studi…

What does the future of government look like? On the latest episode of Futureproofing Canada, New Brunswick Premier @susanholt joins @jenditchburn to discuss what it will take to modernize government for a changing world. Listen/watch here: irpp.org/podcast/future…

What could doubling non-U.S. exports mean for Atlantic Canada? Join us in Halifax on June 1 to discuss trade diversification, tariffs, and new market opportunities. W/ @david_chaundy, Melanie Nadeau, & @SeamusORegan, moderated by @rachel_e_samson 🎟️ eventbrite.ca/e/diversifying…

Une nouvelle étude de l'IRPP par F. Leslie Seidle examine l'impact de la baisse des cibles d'immigration & des coupes budgétaires sur le secteur de l'établissement des immigrants. Lisez ses recommandations pour renforcer le modèle d'intégration du Canada: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-st…

Canada’s migrant integration system is under pressure. A new IRPP paper by F. Leslie Seidle examines how lower immigration targets + funding cuts are affecting the settlement sector. Explore his recommendations to strengthen Canada’s integration model: centre.irpp.org/research-studi…

"We need to have a new conversation about immigration in this country". In the latest episode of Futureproofing Canada, NB Premier @susanholt discusses the pressures shaping the province’s outlook, like shifting immigration patterns & labour shortages. 🎙️youtube.com/watch?v=O-ZcgF…

A nuanced and timely discussion on the role of universities in public discourse. Thank you to @jenditchburn, President and CEO of the Institute for Research on Public Policy (@IRPP), for leading this important conversation on institutional voice, academic mission and public trust. The session also featured university presidents @BFlanaganUofA, Janet Morrison and Wisdom Tettey, whose perspectives reflected the responsibility of leading institutions through complex and evolving expectations. // Une discussion nuancée et opportune sur le rôle des universités dans le discours public. Merci à @jenditchburn, présidente et chef de la direction de l’Institute for Research on Public Policy (@IRPP), pour avoir dirigé cette importante conversation sur la voix et la mission des universités, ainsi que sur la confiance du public à leur égard. Merci également aux chefs d’établissement @BFlanaganUofA, Janet Morrison et Wisdom Tettey, dont les réflexions ont mis en lumière la charge qui leur incombe de diriger dans un contexte marqué par des attentes changeantes et complexes.

Neutrality isn’t neutral. It can reinforce existing power—and silence those already marginalized. In my latest for @IRPP I unpack how “neutrality” can mask bias in institutions—and what to do about it. Read: policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/neutra…

“We Have the Resources the World Wants” In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, Jennifer speaks with @susanholt, Premier of New Brunswick, about how the province is rethinking the way it grows its economy in a more uncertain global environment. 🎙️irpp.org/podcast/future…

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir l’honorable Janet Austin (@LGJanetAustin) au conseil d’administration de l’IRPP. Alors que l’inclusion, la participation et la confiance du public sont au cœur des politiques publiques, son expérience sera un atout précieux. irpp.org/fr/people/jane…

We’re pleased to welcome The Honourable Janet Austin (@LGJanetAustin) to IRPP’s Board of Directors. At a time when inclusion, participation and public trust are central to policy discussions, her leadership will be a valuable addition. Learn more: irpp.org/people/janet-a…

We're co-hosting Innovate Rural, taking place on May 25-26 in Estevan, Sask. This event brings together leaders in policy, workforce development, technology, & culture to showcase what rural regions across Canada are building, deploying and scaling. ℹ️innovaterural.ca

On May 5 in MTL, join us for Beyond the Feed, an IRPP event on how online personalities are transforming political communication. Panel 2: Campaigns and Influencers, w/ Dr. Katharine Dommett and Dr. Samuel Woolley. RSVP: events@irpp.org More information: irpp.org/irpp-event/how…

La réforme du PTET ne mettra pas fin à l'exploitation des travailleurs migrants au Canada. Pourquoi ? Parce que 80% des permis sont émis via le PMI. Une étude de l'IRPP par Leah F. Vosko souligne la précarité croissante et des pistes d'action. 🔗 centre.irpp.org/fr/research-st…

Reforming the TFWP won’t end migrant worker exploitation in Canada. Why? Because 80% of permits are issued through the International Mobility Program. New IRPP research by Leah F. Vosko highlights rising precarity and what policymakers should do next. 🔗 centre.irpp.org/research-studi…

Canada lacks the workforce to meet its ambitions, Laura McDonough & Tricia Williams of @fsc_ccf_en write in @IRPP. Bridging the gap will require coordination & collaboration to ensure Canada has the right skills in the right place at the right time. More: tinyurl.com/4d7u9kdh

On May 5 in MTL, join us for Beyond the Feed, an IRPP event on how online personalities are transforming political communication. Panel 1: Influencers & the political information ecosystem, w/@lizdubois, Colette Brin,@artarriagada RSVP: events@irpp.org. irpp.org/irpp-event/how…

A gap is widening between voters & candidates on the division of powers in Canada. Between 2021-2025, support for stronger federal power has grown among voters but not among candidates. What does this misalignment mean for political representation? 👉 centre.irpp.org/research-studi…

Un écart se creuse entre électeurs & candidats sur le partage des pouvoirs au Canada. Entre 2021 et 2025, l’appui au fédéral augmente chez les électeurs mais pas chez les candidats. Que nous dit ce désalignement sur la représentation politique? 👉À lire: centre.irpp.org/research-studi…

Influencers aren’t just shaping culture, they’re reshaping politics. On May 5 in Montreal, join us for an IRPP event on how online personalities are transforming political communication, campaigns, and public debate. RSVP: events@irpp.org More: irpp.org/irpp-event/how…

🚨TOMORROW: Join the IRPP and the @AffordabilityAC for a virtual discussion about the intersection of the housing and climate crises, and how to put both energy efficiency and affordability at the heart of policy solutions. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…