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🚨 Major IRPP report release today!

Canada needs a bold industrial strategy to secure its future. This report lays out the roadmap, from housing innovation to trade diversification & Indigenous economic Reconciliation.

Read our recommendations: tinyurl.com/72ees5fn
Building for the Future: How Industrial Policy Can Strengthen Canada’s Economy and Sovereignty - IRPP
A report from the IRPP shows how a smart industrial policy strategy can help Canadian governments address unprecedented challenges.
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Housing in Canada is broken.

Hear what went wrong, and what real solutions will take, on the latest episode of Futureproofing Canada with @cwhitzman.bsky.social and Jennifer Ditchburn.

🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcast: irpp.org/podcast/what...
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Happening tomorrow, there’s still time to register!

A webinar on what 2026 could mean for Canada’s immigration policy, with @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad & @mireillepaquet.bsky.social.

👉 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...

@migration.ubc.ca, @irms-concordia.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We’re excited to welcome two new members to the IRPP Board of Directors: Seamus O’Regan (@seamusoregan.bsky.social) and Peter Phillips.

They bring deep experience across public service, academia, and policy research, and we’re delighted to have them on board. 👇
February 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
🎧What broke housing in Canada and how do we fix it?

Jennifer speaks with housing expert @cwhitzman.bsky.social on the policy choices behind today’s crisis and the practical pathways forward, from non-market housing to financing reform.

Out on all platforms + YouTube.
irpp.org/podcast/what...
What Broke Housing in Canada, and How to Fix It - IRPP
In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Carolyn Whitzman, one of the country’s leading housing experts, about how decades of policy choices created today’s housin...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Reposted by IRPP
We are looking forward to an exciting conversation on how 2026 is a pivotal year for Canadian immigration, featuring insights from Bridging Divides researchers @mireillepaquet.bsky.social and Irene Bloemraad!

ℹ️ Feb. 5, 2026, 12-1 p.m. EST, online
Tune into the discussion, register ⤵️
Coming up soon👉 A webinar on what 2026 could mean for Canada’s immigration policy. @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad & @mireillepaquet.bsky.social will explore trends to watch, the debates ahead & the choices that could have lasting impacts.

Register: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...

@migration.ubc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Our friends over at Policy Options are looking for a new team member!
📢 We’re hiring!

Policy Options is looking for a part-time Editorial Assistant to support our bilingual editorial team and gain hands-on experience in public-policy journalism.

→ Montreal (hybrid) | ~15 hrs/week | $25/hr
→ Bilingual (EN/FR)

Apply by Feb. 9

More info: irpp.org/part-time-ed...
Part-time editorial assistant, Policy Options - IRPP
Working under the supervision of the editor-in-chief and senior editors, the editorial assistant will help manage day-to-day publishing tasks.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Les voies d’immigration ne permettent pas aux jeunes entreprises de pleinement profiter du talent des étudiants étrangers. Nelson Graham & @ypsherm.bsky.social repensent les parcours d’immigration dans une nouvelle étude de l’IRPP.

centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...

@memorialu.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
International students are an underutilized source of startup talent in Canada, but immigration pathways aren’t delivering. A new IRPP policy brief by Nelson Graham & @ypsherm.bsky.social calls for redesigning pathways to better match early-stage entrepreneurship.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Coming up soon👉 A webinar on what 2026 could mean for Canada’s immigration policy. @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad & @mireillepaquet.bsky.social will explore trends to watch, the debates ahead & the choices that could have lasting impacts.

Register: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...

@migration.ubc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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À lire aussi : @gillianpetit.bsky.social & @shaimaayassin.bsky.social expliquent que d'élargir le crédit pour la TPS/TVH afin d’inclure une allocation pour l’épicerie et les besoins de base offrirait un répit aux Canadiens à faible revenu.

policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/02/s...
January 26, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Related: @gillianpetit.bsky.social & @shaimaayassin.bsky.social 2025 article, breaking down why expanding the GST/HST credit into a Groceries and Essentials Benefit would be a lifeline for low-income Canadians as pressures mount.

policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/02/targ...
@affordabilityac.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Le programme d'abordabilité annoncé s'aligne avec les recommandations de l'IRPP + @affordabilityac.bsky.social sur l'accessibilité financière et l'insécurité alimentaire: restructurer et élargir le crédit pour la TPS/TVH pour soutenir les ménages à faible revenu.

🔗 irpp.org/fr/research-...
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
The affordability package reflects policy directions highlighted in IRPP + @affordabilityac.bsky.social research on affordability & food insecurity. We recommended restructuring & expanding the GST/HST credit to support lower income households & reduce food insecurity.

irpp.org/research-stu...
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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The proportion of Canadians who trust neither their provincial government nor the federal government to manage the health-care system fell by eight percentage points between 2024 and 2025. New report from @irpp.org and @olijacques.bsky.social (and I helped a bit).
centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
January 22, 2026 at 3:13 PM
📊31% des Québécois veulent que le fédéral mène la réforme des soins de santé. Même si la confiance envers le système remonte, le Québec reste fidèle à sa vision du partage des pouvoirs.

Un bulletin de l’IRPP signé @olijacques.bsky.social & @parkinac.bsky.social

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Les Canadiens constatent des améliorations dans leurs systèmes de santé, mais restent divisés quant au gouvernement qui devrait mener la réforme - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
L’accès aux soins et l’opinion publique sur le rendement du système de santé continuent d’occuper une place centrale dans la politique canadienne. Bien qu’elle soit actuellement éclipsée par les quest...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
58% of Canadians now say they’re confident they could get medical care in a reasonable time, up from last year. But when it comes to fixing the system, there's still a split on who should lead.

New IRPP bulletin, by @olijacques.bsky.social & @parkinac.bsky.social

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Canadians see improvements in their health-care systems, but remain divided on which government should lead reform - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
The issues of access to care, and the public’s assessment of the performance of their health-care system, continue to be central to Canadian politics. While currently overshadowed by economic issues r...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Attracting global investment is one thing. Keeping it is another.

In the latest episode of Futureproofing Canada, Jennifer speaks with Laurel Broten, CEO of Invest in Canada, about how Canada attracts investment, supports growth, and stays competitive.

🎧 Listen or watch: irpp.org/podcast/fore...
January 21, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Don't miss this timely webinar featuring CMS Co-Director Irene Bloemraad and @mireillepaquet.bsky.social, moderated by @cbreton.bsky.social, to unpack the trends, policy debates, and political dynamics that could have lasting impacts on Canada’s economy, institutions, and social cohesion. ⬇️
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for immigration policy in Canada.

Join us for a webinar w/ @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad & @mireillepaquet.bsky.social on the key trends, debates and policy choices ahead.

👉 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...

@irms-concordia.bsky.social, @migration.ubc.ca
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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🚨 2026 is a pivotal year for Canadian immigration. Join Bridging Divides researchers @mireillepaquet.bsky.social and Irene Bloemraad for a timely discussion on what may change, what will remain contested and why 2026 policy choices matter. Hosted by @irpp.org:

🗓 Feb 5
🕛 12-1 p.m. EST
📍 Online
Canada’s Changing Immigration Landscape: Top five things to watch out for in 2026 (Webinar) - IRPP
Canada’s immigration landscape is changing and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Join us for a webinar unpacking the key trends, policies and events that will define immigration policy in the y...
irpp.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:41 PM
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for immigration policy in Canada.

Join us for a webinar w/ @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad & @mireillepaquet.bsky.social on the key trends, debates and policy choices ahead.

👉 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...

@irms-concordia.bsky.social, @migration.ubc.ca
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
@lapresse.ca parle de nous! Notre étude montre que, malgré l’appui à une «seule économie canadienne», le système continue de récompenser le protectionnisme provincial.

centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
Diya Jiang, @danielbeland.bsky.social & @trevortombe.bsky.social

www.lapresse.ca/affaires/eco...
Étude | Le rêve d’« une seule économie canadienne » se heurte à la réalité
La volonté du gouvernement Carney d’avoir « une économie canadienne plutôt que treize » a beau être « attrayante » politiquement, elle se heurte à un système qui « récompense le protectionnisme provin...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Les appels à une économie canadienne unifiée se multiplient. Mais une étude de l'IRPP révèle que les gouv. sont incités à maintenir les barrières interprovinciales.📄Diya Jiang, @danielbeland.bsky.social & @trevortombe.bsky.social identifient obstacles et solutions.

centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
La politique du commerce intérieur : discours, opinion publique et fédéralisme canadien - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction En réponse à la guerre commerciale en cours entre le Canada et les États-Unis, déclenchée par le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison Blanche, les appels à la libéralisation du commerce au ...
centre.irpp.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Calls for a “One Canadian Economy” have grown amid U.S. tariffs. But new IRPP research finds govts face strong incentives to maintain interprovincial trade barriers.

📄Diya Jiang, @danielbeland.bsky.social & @trevortombe.bsky.social identify obstacles and solutions. centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
The Politics of Internal Trade: Narratives, Public Opinion and Canadian Federalism - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction In response to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, triggered by Donald Trump’s return to the White House, calls to liberalize trade within Canada have gained unpre...
centre.irpp.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM