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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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🚨 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
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
As 2025 wraps up, we’re feeling grateful.
It was a year of urgent questions for Canada. Thanks to your support, we spent it doing independent, evidence-based research Canadians can trust.
Support research that matters. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
It was a year of urgent questions for Canada. Thanks to your support, we spent it doing independent, evidence-based research Canadians can trust.
Support research that matters. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
As 2025 wraps up, we’re feeling grateful.
It was a year of urgent questions for Canada. Thanks to your support, we spent it doing independent, evidence-based research Canadians can trust.
Support research that matters. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
It was a year of urgent questions for Canada. Thanks to your support, we spent it doing independent, evidence-based research Canadians can trust.
Support research that matters. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
New Futureproofing Canada episode with @caulfieldtim.bsky.social is out now!
He & Jennifer discuss how misinformation shapes beliefs and policy, and what Canada can do to strengthen media literacy and critical thinking.
Available on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts
irpp.org/podcast/misi...
He & Jennifer discuss how misinformation shapes beliefs and policy, and what Canada can do to strengthen media literacy and critical thinking.
Available on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts
irpp.org/podcast/misi...
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future - IRPP
In this episode, Futureproofing Canada host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Timothy Caulfield about the impact of misinformation in Canada.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New Futureproofing Canada episode with @caulfieldtim.bsky.social is out now!
He & Jennifer discuss how misinformation shapes beliefs and policy, and what Canada can do to strengthen media literacy and critical thinking.
Available on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts
irpp.org/podcast/misi...
He & Jennifer discuss how misinformation shapes beliefs and policy, and what Canada can do to strengthen media literacy and critical thinking.
Available on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts
irpp.org/podcast/misi...
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Very much enjoyed this discussion! 🙏
Political identity has become a primary driver in the spread of lies, rage, and hate. We can do better!
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future soundcloud.com/irpp/the-age... via @irpp.org @jenditchburn.bsky.social
Political identity has become a primary driver in the spread of lies, rage, and hate. We can do better!
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future soundcloud.com/irpp/the-age... via @irpp.org @jenditchburn.bsky.social
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future
In this episode, Futureproofing Canada host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Timothy Caulfield, one of North America’s leading voices on misinformation and the author of The Certainty Illusion: What You
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December 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Very much enjoyed this discussion! 🙏
Political identity has become a primary driver in the spread of lies, rage, and hate. We can do better!
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future soundcloud.com/irpp/the-age... via @irpp.org @jenditchburn.bsky.social
Political identity has become a primary driver in the spread of lies, rage, and hate. We can do better!
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future soundcloud.com/irpp/the-age... via @irpp.org @jenditchburn.bsky.social
You’re not going to want to miss this lively discussion about place-based skills development strategies from around the world!
Register today: fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
Register today: fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
You’re not going to want to miss this lively discussion about place-based skills development strategies from around the world!
Register today: fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
Register today: fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
Ne manquez pas cette discussion animée sur les stratégies de développement des compétences axées sur le lieu!
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui : fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui : fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ne manquez pas cette discussion animée sur les stratégies de développement des compétences axées sur le lieu!
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui : fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui : fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
En 2015, seulement 16% des Canadiens étaient fortement d’avis que l’immigration était trop élevée. En 2024, ce chiffre a doublé à 33%.
Cette recherche IRPP par @randybesco.bsky.social & @natashagoel.bsky.social révèle un renversement majeur dans l’opinion publique: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
Cette recherche IRPP par @randybesco.bsky.social & @natashagoel.bsky.social révèle un renversement majeur dans l’opinion publique: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
En 2015, seulement 16% des Canadiens étaient fortement d’avis que l’immigration était trop élevée. En 2024, ce chiffre a doublé à 33%.
Cette recherche IRPP par @randybesco.bsky.social & @natashagoel.bsky.social révèle un renversement majeur dans l’opinion publique: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
Cette recherche IRPP par @randybesco.bsky.social & @natashagoel.bsky.social révèle un renversement majeur dans l’opinion publique: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
In 2015, only 16% strongly agreed Canada had too much immigration. By 2024, that number doubled to 33%.
This IRPP paper by @randybesco.bsky.social and @natashagoel.bsky.social reveals a striking reversal in Canadians’ views on immigration: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
This IRPP paper by @randybesco.bsky.social and @natashagoel.bsky.social reveals a striking reversal in Canadians’ views on immigration: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In 2015, only 16% strongly agreed Canada had too much immigration. By 2024, that number doubled to 33%.
This IRPP paper by @randybesco.bsky.social and @natashagoel.bsky.social reveals a striking reversal in Canadians’ views on immigration: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
This IRPP paper by @randybesco.bsky.social and @natashagoel.bsky.social reveals a striking reversal in Canadians’ views on immigration: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
On Dec 9,IRPP & @fsc-ccf.bsky.social will discuss their latest research on place-based skills development. IRPP will present findings, followed by a panel w/ @shaimaayassin.bsky.social, Jennifer Robson & @jimbostanford.bsky.social, moderated by Alex Stephens.
🎟️ fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🎟️ fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
On Dec 9,IRPP & @fsc-ccf.bsky.social will discuss their latest research on place-based skills development. IRPP will present findings, followed by a panel w/ @shaimaayassin.bsky.social, Jennifer Robson & @jimbostanford.bsky.social, moderated by Alex Stephens.
🎟️ fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🎟️ fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Christopher Deacon (President & CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social) explains how Canadian identity, diverse and distinctive, is expressed through arts and culture and can inspire resilience and pride.
Full podcast episode available on all platforms & our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ho4uJSRH7Zk
Full podcast episode available on all platforms & our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ho4uJSRH7Zk
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Christopher Deacon (President & CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social) explains how Canadian identity, diverse and distinctive, is expressed through arts and culture and can inspire resilience and pride.
Full podcast episode available on all platforms & our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ho4uJSRH7Zk
Full podcast episode available on all platforms & our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ho4uJSRH7Zk
En ce #MardiJeDonne, soutenez la recherche indépendante et non partisane pour aider le Canada à traverser l’incertitude.
Faites un don à l’IRPP et contribuez à renforcer la résilience économique et sociale du pays.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/fr/dn/8525
Faites un don à l’IRPP et contribuez à renforcer la résilience économique et sociale du pays.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/fr/dn/8525
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
En ce #MardiJeDonne, soutenez la recherche indépendante et non partisane pour aider le Canada à traverser l’incertitude.
Faites un don à l’IRPP et contribuez à renforcer la résilience économique et sociale du pays.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/fr/dn/8525
Faites un don à l’IRPP et contribuez à renforcer la résilience économique et sociale du pays.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/fr/dn/8525
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Nouvelle étude publiée ! ✨🌱
En collaboration avec @irpp.org, notre nouvelle étude explore des exemples mondiaux de développement de la main-d'œuvre axé sur le lieu et ce que le Canada peut en tirer pour bâtir une main-d'œuvre résiliente et prête pour l'avenir.
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En collaboration avec @irpp.org, notre nouvelle étude explore des exemples mondiaux de développement de la main-d'œuvre axé sur le lieu et ce que le Canada peut en tirer pour bâtir une main-d'œuvre résiliente et prête pour l'avenir.
fsc-ccf.ca/fr/recherche...
December 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Nouvelle étude publiée ! ✨🌱
En collaboration avec @irpp.org, notre nouvelle étude explore des exemples mondiaux de développement de la main-d'œuvre axé sur le lieu et ce que le Canada peut en tirer pour bâtir une main-d'œuvre résiliente et prête pour l'avenir.
fsc-ccf.ca/fr/recherche...
En collaboration avec @irpp.org, notre nouvelle étude explore des exemples mondiaux de développement de la main-d'œuvre axé sur le lieu et ce que le Canada peut en tirer pour bâtir une main-d'œuvre résiliente et prête pour l'avenir.
fsc-ccf.ca/fr/recherche...
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New Research Drop! ✨🌱 How can workers, sectors and regions develop the skills needed for a low-carbon future?
Our new research with @irpp.org explores global examples of place-based skills training and what Canada can learn to build a resilient, future-ready workforce. fsc-ccf.ca/research/pla...
Our new research with @irpp.org explores global examples of place-based skills training and what Canada can learn to build a resilient, future-ready workforce. fsc-ccf.ca/research/pla...
December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
New Research Drop! ✨🌱 How can workers, sectors and regions develop the skills needed for a low-carbon future?
Our new research with @irpp.org explores global examples of place-based skills training and what Canada can learn to build a resilient, future-ready workforce. fsc-ccf.ca/research/pla...
Our new research with @irpp.org explores global examples of place-based skills training and what Canada can learn to build a resilient, future-ready workforce. fsc-ccf.ca/research/pla...
This #GivingTuesday, support independent, non-partisan research that helps Canada navigate uncertainty.
Donate to the IRPP and fuel our work on resilience, trade, and the future of communities across the country.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
Donate to the IRPP and fuel our work on resilience, trade, and the future of communities across the country.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This #GivingTuesday, support independent, non-partisan research that helps Canada navigate uncertainty.
Donate to the IRPP and fuel our work on resilience, trade, and the future of communities across the country.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
Donate to the IRPP and fuel our work on resilience, trade, and the future of communities across the country.
🔗 www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
Vous souhaitez découvrir ce que le Canada peut apprendre d'autres pays qui misent sur le développement des compétences axé sur le lieu ? Nos 8 études de cas internationales et notre rapport final sont désormais en ligne, en partenariat avec le Centre des Compétences futures: irpp.org/fr/developpe...
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Vous souhaitez découvrir ce que le Canada peut apprendre d'autres pays qui misent sur le développement des compétences axé sur le lieu ? Nos 8 études de cas internationales et notre rapport final sont désormais en ligne, en partenariat avec le Centre des Compétences futures: irpp.org/fr/developpe...
Curious what Canada can learn from other countries doing place-based skills development?
Our 8 new international case studies and synthesis report are out now, in partnership with the Future Skills Center: irpp.org/place-based-...
Our 8 new international case studies and synthesis report are out now, in partnership with the Future Skills Center: irpp.org/place-based-...
December 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Curious what Canada can learn from other countries doing place-based skills development?
Our 8 new international case studies and synthesis report are out now, in partnership with the Future Skills Center: irpp.org/place-based-...
Our 8 new international case studies and synthesis report are out now, in partnership with the Future Skills Center: irpp.org/place-based-...
Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Joseph Leger comme nouveau VP aux communications & relations externes. Il apporte une vaste expérience en enseignement supérieur, communications humanitaires et de crise, philanthropie et relations médiatiques.
Ravi de l’avoir parmi nous.
Ravi de l’avoir parmi nous.
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Joseph Leger comme nouveau VP aux communications & relations externes. Il apporte une vaste expérience en enseignement supérieur, communications humanitaires et de crise, philanthropie et relations médiatiques.
Ravi de l’avoir parmi nous.
Ravi de l’avoir parmi nous.
🎙️Why the Arts matter.
New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.
🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/futu...
New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.
🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/futu...
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎙️Why the Arts matter.
New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.
🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/futu...
New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.
🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/futu...
The IRPP continues its series on Canada’s industrial strategy with a new paper by Doug Nevison.
His message: without stronger evaluation, Canada risks wasting resources as major industrial investments ramp up.
Read the 9-point plan for better decisions⬇️
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His message: without stronger evaluation, Canada risks wasting resources as major industrial investments ramp up.
Read the 9-point plan for better decisions⬇️
irpp.org/research-stu...
A Model Evaluation Framework for Industrial Policy in Canada - IRPP
Governments have shown a renewed interest in industrial policy in recent years as Canada navigates geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty, along with long-term challenges such as the global energ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The IRPP continues its series on Canada’s industrial strategy with a new paper by Doug Nevison.
His message: without stronger evaluation, Canada risks wasting resources as major industrial investments ramp up.
Read the 9-point plan for better decisions⬇️
irpp.org/research-stu...
His message: without stronger evaluation, Canada risks wasting resources as major industrial investments ramp up.
Read the 9-point plan for better decisions⬇️
irpp.org/research-stu...
The IRPP is welcoming a new VP of Communications and External Relations: Joseph Leger.
He brings deep experience from @concordia.ca, @redcrosscanada.bsky.social, and years of work in high-stakes communications roles. We’re looking forward to the leadership he’ll bring to our public policy work.
He brings deep experience from @concordia.ca, @redcrosscanada.bsky.social, and years of work in high-stakes communications roles. We’re looking forward to the leadership he’ll bring to our public policy work.
November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The IRPP is welcoming a new VP of Communications and External Relations: Joseph Leger.
He brings deep experience from @concordia.ca, @redcrosscanada.bsky.social, and years of work in high-stakes communications roles. We’re looking forward to the leadership he’ll bring to our public policy work.
He brings deep experience from @concordia.ca, @redcrosscanada.bsky.social, and years of work in high-stakes communications roles. We’re looking forward to the leadership he’ll bring to our public policy work.
There’s still time to register for our webinar on Wednesday!
Don’t miss out on this conversation with IRPP researchers & community leaders as we break down the suite of challenges facing Canadian communities and what we can do to build resilience from the ground up.
🔗 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
Don’t miss out on this conversation with IRPP researchers & community leaders as we break down the suite of challenges facing Canadian communities and what we can do to build resilience from the ground up.
🔗 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
There’s still time to register for our webinar on Wednesday!
Don’t miss out on this conversation with IRPP researchers & community leaders as we break down the suite of challenges facing Canadian communities and what we can do to build resilience from the ground up.
🔗 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
Don’t miss out on this conversation with IRPP researchers & community leaders as we break down the suite of challenges facing Canadian communities and what we can do to build resilience from the ground up.
🔗 irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
We’re just one week away--Don’t miss your chance to hear from community leaders and experts on why community resilience matters now more than ever.
Sign up for our Nov 26 webinar today: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
@gmore70.bsky.social @ricardochejfec.bsky.social @rsamson.bsky.social
Sign up for our Nov 26 webinar today: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
@gmore70.bsky.social @ricardochejfec.bsky.social @rsamson.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We’re just one week away--Don’t miss your chance to hear from community leaders and experts on why community resilience matters now more than ever.
Sign up for our Nov 26 webinar today: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
@gmore70.bsky.social @ricardochejfec.bsky.social @rsamson.bsky.social
Sign up for our Nov 26 webinar today: irpp.org/irpp-event/c...
@gmore70.bsky.social @ricardochejfec.bsky.social @rsamson.bsky.social
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I actually interviewed @caulfieldtim.bsky.social right when he was researching and writing The Certainty Illusion. Here’s that conversation. #ualberta #AlbertaUnbound @irpp.org #irpp
Disinformation Contagion
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November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I actually interviewed @caulfieldtim.bsky.social right when he was researching and writing The Certainty Illusion. Here’s that conversation. #ualberta #AlbertaUnbound @irpp.org #irpp
An energizing evening at the 2025 IRPP Fall Lecture!
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social unpacked misinformation's impact on policy, health & public trust. With powerful opening & closing remarks from @jossreimer.bsky.social, @jenditchburn.bsky.social & Janice Charette.
Thank you to all of you who came!
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social unpacked misinformation's impact on policy, health & public trust. With powerful opening & closing remarks from @jossreimer.bsky.social, @jenditchburn.bsky.social & Janice Charette.
Thank you to all of you who came!
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
An energizing evening at the 2025 IRPP Fall Lecture!
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social unpacked misinformation's impact on policy, health & public trust. With powerful opening & closing remarks from @jossreimer.bsky.social, @jenditchburn.bsky.social & Janice Charette.
Thank you to all of you who came!
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social unpacked misinformation's impact on policy, health & public trust. With powerful opening & closing remarks from @jossreimer.bsky.social, @jenditchburn.bsky.social & Janice Charette.
Thank you to all of you who came!
As Canada navigates major headwinds, the IRPP recommends a suite of policies to support place-based, community-focused resilience.
Read our submission to Natural Resources Canada on what should be in the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan: irpp.org/research-stu...
Read our submission to Natural Resources Canada on what should be in the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan: irpp.org/research-stu...
People and places should be at the centre of the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan - IRPP
Canada faces a series of overlapping headwinds. Global efforts to reduce emissions are reshaping cornerstone industries such as energy and manufacturing. Automation and artificial intelligence are red...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
As Canada navigates major headwinds, the IRPP recommends a suite of policies to support place-based, community-focused resilience.
Read our submission to Natural Resources Canada on what should be in the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan: irpp.org/research-stu...
Read our submission to Natural Resources Canada on what should be in the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan: irpp.org/research-stu...