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In the very near future, no one will believe we had a policy this good. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
End of carbon tax rebates a financial hit for Canada’s poorest, research showsRebates were tax-free payments that compensated consumers for the cost of carbon taxeswww.theglobeandmail.comAka enough with Alabama
Jim StanfordUBS 2026 Global Wealth Report confirms the typical (ie. median) Canadian is 2x wealthier than the median American. Cda ranks 7th on median wealth, US 28th. Galactic hoards of Musk, Bezos, et al inflate the US average but virtually none flows to most Americans. #canlab #cdnecon /2
As Canada draws closer to Europe, @alexhim.bsky.social, @steinbri1.bsky.social and I explain why Canada should join Erasmus and dramatically increase 🇨🇦-🇪🇺 student mobility. More exchange, more shared experience, and stronger democratic ties in a fractured world. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Mark Carney is right to focus on this one strategic relationship. Here’s how he can make it even strongerMaking education abroad easier and more accessible across borders is an already proven programwww.thestar.comGreat to be in NYC @columbiauniversity.bsky.social to join the wonderful @landemore.bsky.social and talk about our two books and how we can renew democracy for our time. worldprojects.columbia.edu/events/fixin...
Fixing Our Democracies | Columbia World Projectsworldprojects.columbia.edu"In other words, this is an intelligent book, though not one that talks over the heads of its main subject: regular people." For Richard and I there could truly be no sweeter praise. Thank you! reviewcanada.ca/magazine/202...
Some Assembly Required? | A review of “Democracy’s Second Act,” by Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson | Literary Review of CanadaKyle Wyatt reviews “Democracy’s Second Act,” a book on reclaiming public power by Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson.reviewcanada.ca