Ian Wayne

“The system is being pushed to create new agencies and programs while injecting roughly $30 billion into the economy. That’s not business as usual.” Kevin Page, President of @IFSD_IFPD, participating in a timely @uOttawaResearch #OPPRO discussion on Budget 2025, research capacity, and the role research institutions play in evidence‑based decision‑making. These conversations underscore why strong institutions and credible analysis matter. Highlighting the leadership and policy‑relevant research underway at @uOttawa. Where #research, public finance expertise, and academic insight help inform the real choices facing governments and Parliament at this "hinge moment" for Canada. 📰Read the full piece: uottawa.ca/research-innov… @uOttawaFSS #PublicPolicy #fiscalpolicy #education

🎙️ Introducing The Politics of Money — a new podcast from IFSD 🎙️ Hosts Kevin Page and Sahir Khan take listeners inside the policies, institutions, and fiscal choices shaping Canada. Grounded in evidence, not spin. In our first episode, Kevin, Sahir, and Mostafa Askari draw on their experiences building and leading the PBO to reflect on a pivotal moment for Canada’s fiscal oversight: the nomination of Annette Ryan as Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer. They discuss: 👉 Annette Ryan's qualifications 👉 Why the PBO matters to Parliament and the public 👉 How it has evolved since 2008 👉 How to strengthen the Office of the PBO to meet today’s challenges 🎧 The Politics of Money 🎧 Smart, fact‑based conversations. A timely podcast for uncertain times. Watch now on YouTube: 👀 youtu.be/crS_DTnlPKc?si… Listen and subscribe on your favourite Podcast app: 👂 ifsd-thepoliticsofmoney.transistor.fm RSS Feed: 📰 feeds.transistor.fm/the-politics-o… #ThePoliticsOfMoney #PublicFinance #FiscalPolicy #Institutions #Democracy #IFSD

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Iran: Today more than ever, it is essential to remember that one can be against a hateful regime, as is the case with the Iranian regime, as is the whole of Spanish society, and at the same time be against an unjustified, dangerous military intervention outside of international law. That one must be against a war initiated without the authorization of the United States Congress or the United Nations Security Council and, as I have said before, one that violates international law. And that there is always room for a negotiated solution, instead of being dragged along by the devastation of arms as the only possible way out. Therefore, I would like once again, as we have done since the beginning, to appeal for immediate de-escalation, for full respect for international law in all the conflicts we are unfortunately suffering, and for the urgency of resuming dialogue as soon as possible. That is where Spain will be, and that is where I believe the whole of the European Union should be.

Join us for "Is Canada Spending Too Much?" on February 23. We will be hosting fmr Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page & Sr. Fellow of the MLI Tim Sargent @ the National Arts Centre for a debate night on gov spending. Register while you still can @ luma.com/7pjj87v5🎟️

Because when a central bankers budget is called stupifying from the parliamentary budget officer its totally fine because they went to fancy school. Rupa, you lost the plot financialpost.com/news/economy/b…

A reminder. Transgender people's rights are human rights.

🚨#BREAKING new ad: CANADA IS AT STAKE🚨 Poilievre would roll over for Trump — selling off our public healthcare and handing over control of our resources. No wonder Trump endorsed Poilievre. Watch and SHARE now. protectingcanada.ca/erase youtu.be/IkAVDXJYgno?si…

@Protect__Canada Saw your ad that aired last night just before Ghosts. Hope to see more. youtu.be/hDgxsG7SMbU

While Poilievre tries to rebrand himself yet again, we're sending a mobile Valentine with a clear message: Love Canada? Don’t vote for Pierre Poilievre. protectingcanada.ca/pierre-poiliev… #ValentinesDay #cdnpoli #NeverPoilievre

Why is Poilievre called the “Donald Trump of Canada”? Maybe it’s ‘cause he: ✔️ Opposes a ban on military-style guns ✔️ Cozies up to right-wing extremists ✔️ Plays nice with the Trucker Convoy Uncover the dangerous company Pierre keeps. protectingcanada.ca/streaming #cndpoli

“Who’s Subsidizing Whom?” I have written a new report for the Centre for Future Work @futurework_cda rebutting Trump’s arguments that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada through its bilateral trade deficit: centreforfuturework.ca/wp-content/upl…. #cdnecon #cdnpoli #canlab /2

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STREAMING NOW: The Poilievre Investigations Ep 1 🔎 on protectingcanada.ca/streaming Dig into the evidence in a new series with episodes that expose Poilievre for who he really is — his dangerous allies and policies that threaten the future of Canada.

There is a tradition of political staffers and leaders producing bad videos when there is a porogation call. Stephane Dion in 2008. Now: Pierre Poilievre in 2025. What is with that crappy music behind the #CPC video? #cdnpoli

Why do far-right 🇺🇸 claim Poilievre as one of their own? Maybe it’s because he: ✔️ Opposes a ban on military-style guns ✔️ Cozies up to radical anti-women groups ✔️ Plays nice with the extremists See the evidence in The Poilievre Investigation: Episode 1 streaming TOMORROW

🚨 BS ALERT 🚨 Today, Pierre Poilievre actually said with a straight face that he believes hard work should get you a powerful paycheque and pension. Keep watching to see why he’s so full of shit. #cndpoli protectingcanada.ca

@KiavashNajafi 💯💯💯 There should be A LOT of people out there today with mayor's remorse... Electing mayors like this is why we can't have nice things in Ottawa.

Higher taxes than Catherine McKenney. Lower services than Catherine McKenney. ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-taxpaye…

👀 BREAKING: This ad, when tested, moves under-30-men by 2+ points away from Donald Trump. That’s HUGE MOVEMENT! Please share widely! Guys don’t want to be controlled either. #MAGAInYourSheets

In politics speed kills. But Trudeau's caucus dissenters are engaged in a slow motion break-up. Spoke to @ctvqp about how Liberals either choose a divisive leadership race... or an elxn with an unpopular leader. Whatever they decide, the choice will be painful. #cdnpoli