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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9tIB_gER2c Join us for a groundbreaking Macdonald-Laurier Institute webinar as we explore the shifting landscape of the Middle East and its direct implications on Canada-US relations. In this exclusive session, our expert panel will dissect the long-term consequences of President Donald Trump's peace plan, analyze Canada's evolving foreign policy toward Israel and Gaza, and discuss […]
Experts cut through Indigenous land claim rulings, transparency gaps, and uncertainty affecting real estate and resource development. Resource Works Presents “Charting Uncertain Waters: Facts vs. Fears” at the Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort: Leading experts will navigate the noise around recent Indigenous land claim rulings, government transparency and the resulting uncertainty around real estate risks and […]
https://youtube.com/live/2ZRraFu_Fbk?feature=share Throughout Canada, the United States, and much of the Western world, antisemitism and other forms of bigotry are creeping into healthcare at unprecedented rates as medicine becomes increasingly politicized. Although this issue affects everyone, few are giving it the attention it deserves. In this timely webinar, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, in collaboration with Doctors Against […]
The Energy Security Summit is a premier gathering of decision-makers, security experts, and energy system leaders focused on confronting the most urgent energy security challenges facing Canada today. Over two days, participants will examine the evolving global threat landscape, Canada’s role in supporting global energy security, and the technologies critical to protecting and strengthening energy production […]
