Saturday, December 28, 2024

Breaking down barriers: The benefits and trade-offs of liberalizing internal trade

Annually, Canada’s economy loses billions of dollars of productivity due to a web of rules, regulations, and restrictions between provinces. However, solving Canada’s internal trade woes has remained a stubborn problem. How can the provinces untie this trade knot? One potential solution is mutual recognition - that is, a policy whereby regulatory requirements met for […]

Critical race theory: Useful paradigm or fringe ideology?

 In recent years, critical race theory (CRT) has grown to influence how people and institutions around the world approach matters of identity, inequality, patriotism, and more. Canada is no exception. CRT has influenced government legislation, corporate employment practices, and public education. However, despite its influence, CRT remains relatively unexamined in Canada. For many, the […]

My Duty to Not Stay Silent – A Documentary by Vladimir Kara-Murza

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MLI is proud to co-sponsor the screening of this film, particularly given the Institute's friendship with Vladimir Kara-Murza and considering the vital role that he and others have played in standing up to tyranny. Due to the fact that MLI as organization and many of our fellows have been sanctioned or blacklisted by Russia, we understand acutely just how vital the thought leadership of activists like Kara-Murza is and how precarious it can be to undertake such work. 

Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy: What next?

Canada released its long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy in late November attempting to craft out a long term vision for the region. The document referred to China as a "disruptive" actor in […]