Join us for a webinar to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing economic challenges: the barriers to internal trade and worker mobility that are stifling productivity, investment, and wage growth in Canada. Drawing from his new paper Breaking barriers: How provinces can drive Canada’s prosperity by unlocking trade and labour mobility, MLI Senior Fellow and […]
In today’s digital landscape, disinformation spreads rapidly, influencing public opinion, undermining trust in institutions, and threatening democratic stability. As malicious actors refine their tactics, the need for coordinated international action has never been more urgent. Disinformation poses a direct challenge to democracy, national security, and social cohesion. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute will host a webinar on […]
Canadian history is under siege. Activists are attempting to rewrite the past, while the public grows increasingly indifferent to our nation’s founding figures. As the threat of cultural erasure and creeping Americanization increases, it’s more important than ever to defend the legacy of those who built Canada. Join the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for a dynamic panel event, featuring two of Canada’s […]
Housing is scarce. Canadians are hard pressed. And governments can’t seem to agree on the best solutions. Join us for an eye-opening webinar to explore the complexity of federal and provincial jurisdictions and their impact on urban development. We’ll take a close look at how building codes, zoning, municipal charges, and permitting processes shape […]
Euthanasia and assisted suicide – now known in Canada as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) – has expanded rapidly in the 10 years since its introduction and is now the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada. Originally introduced as an exception to the Criminal code prohibitions on assisted suicide, homicide, and consent to death – […]
As global powers race to define the rules of artificial intelligence, Canada stands at a crossroads between the European Union’s regulatory caution and the United States’ innovation-driven approach. Should Canada choose a side – or carve out its own path? Join us for a timely webinar on Canada’s evolving AI policy landscape. We’ll explore key […]
Canada is undergoing profound demographic change, and that’s driven housing policy to the centre of the national conversation. Questions about housing policy – and specifically how it supports or hinders family life, community cohesion, and economic resilience – have never been more urgent. Our expert panel will address how immigration patterns affect supply and demand, […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HRBnHQuFWk Join us on this webinar to explore the complex relationship between free speech, democracy, and the attention economy. In an age where digital platforms prioritize engagement above all else, the algorithms that shape what we see and hear increasingly favour outrage, sensationalism, and polarizing content. This dynamic has profound implications –not only for the […]
Free speech in Canada is facing unprecedented pressure from expanding government controls and cultural shifts. Once the bedrock of democratic life, open debate is increasingly stifled by laws targeting so-called “harmful” expression and by a rising climate of censorship – especially on sensitive issues like immigration, gender, and national identity.Canada’s conception of free speech has […]
https://www.youtube.com/live/M7xgAHThiMg?si=14V89m2NFkGSRcMJ Two years after the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel, join us for an essential conversation with leading experts Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, Casey Babb, and Einat Wilf. They will examine the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel’s defence against escalating Islamist terror, and the global forces reshaping the region’s future. With rising antisemitism in the West, […]
Foreign interference. Money laundering. Undue influence by powerful insiders. These are just some of the hidden threats facing Canada’s democracy. It’s time to unmask these forces – subjecting them to hard scrutiny before they can further erode our democratic institutions. Join MLI for a timely discussion with senior experts on the policy choices Canada must […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rthdfn3-s7E Canada isn’t short on builders, yet it’s building less than ever. Despite record numbers of workers and billions in public spending, housing output per worker hasn’t kept pace. Home prices may be softening, but affordability remains out of reach and construction backlogs keep growing. An often-overlooked aspect of Canada’s housing affordability and supply challenge […]
