Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦
@jbroschek.bsky.social
Political Science Prof and Laurier Research Chair | Federalism/Multilevel Governance | Political Economy | (Active) Transportation and Infrastructure Policy | Kitchener/Waterloo Region
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Yes. If I recall correctly, Stephen Maher's detailed article in Maclean's from early October seems to suggest this, too. This was at least what I took away from it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yes. If I recall correctly, Stephen Maher's detailed article in Maclean's from early October seems to suggest this, too. This was at least what I took away from it.
Alasdair Roberts, for example, suggested a “two-track approach”:
The first track would focus on immediate action, the second track on the long-term, promoting a “countrywide conversation", or a "national dialogue" that would "build public support."
thewalrus.ca/enough-of-ta...
The first track would focus on immediate action, the second track on the long-term, promoting a “countrywide conversation", or a "national dialogue" that would "build public support."
thewalrus.ca/enough-of-ta...
Enough of Tactics to Deal with Trump. What Canada Needs Is a Strategy | The Walrus
The emphasis on making deals and showing quick results is coming at the cost of a long-term vision
thewalrus.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Alasdair Roberts, for example, suggested a “two-track approach”:
The first track would focus on immediate action, the second track on the long-term, promoting a “countrywide conversation", or a "national dialogue" that would "build public support."
thewalrus.ca/enough-of-ta...
The first track would focus on immediate action, the second track on the long-term, promoting a “countrywide conversation", or a "national dialogue" that would "build public support."
thewalrus.ca/enough-of-ta...
"constitutive", not constituent.
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
"constitutive", not constituent.
Undergraduate advisor of one of the larger departments here, I agree. Not sure which ones I really prefer. Also, typical "Hi Dr. Borscheck..." (after several exchanges) - I know it's not the most common name, but still.
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Undergraduate advisor of one of the larger departments here, I agree. Not sure which ones I really prefer. Also, typical "Hi Dr. Borscheck..." (after several exchanges) - I know it's not the most common name, but still.
...."There was also a lack of transparency of expected emission outcomes and insufficient systems for measuring results."
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Eng...
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Eng...
2025 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Parliament of Canada on behalf of the Auditor General of Canada—Shortcomings found in the implementation of financial measures to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The audit examined 9 financial measures delivered by 6 federal organizations that are projected to result in federal investments exceeding $100 billion. The audit found that none of those measures were implemented effectively to reduce emissions.
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
...."There was also a lack of transparency of expected emission outcomes and insufficient systems for measuring results."
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Eng...
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Eng...
"The audit examined 9 financial measures delivered by 6 federal organizations that are projected to result in federal investments exceeding $100 billion. The audit found that none of those measures were implemented effectively to reduce emissions.".....
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"The audit examined 9 financial measures delivered by 6 federal organizations that are projected to result in federal investments exceeding $100 billion. The audit found that none of those measures were implemented effectively to reduce emissions.".....
Also interesting: The rise and fall of the politics of "unlocking":
Budget 2021: 2
Budget 2022: 0
Budget 2023: 4
Budget 2024: 65
Budget 2025: 25
(I was surprised after the count as I was under the impression they used it more frequently in the 2025 Budget).
Budget 2021: 2
Budget 2022: 0
Budget 2023: 4
Budget 2024: 65
Budget 2025: 25
(I was surprised after the count as I was under the impression they used it more frequently in the 2025 Budget).
November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Also interesting: The rise and fall of the politics of "unlocking":
Budget 2021: 2
Budget 2022: 0
Budget 2023: 4
Budget 2024: 65
Budget 2025: 25
(I was surprised after the count as I was under the impression they used it more frequently in the 2025 Budget).
Budget 2021: 2
Budget 2022: 0
Budget 2023: 4
Budget 2024: 65
Budget 2025: 25
(I was surprised after the count as I was under the impression they used it more frequently in the 2025 Budget).
"Competitiveness" is another one. 2023: used twice. 2025: I stopped counting.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"Competitiveness" is another one. 2023: used twice. 2025: I stopped counting.
Very informative thread - thank you!
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Very informative thread - thank you!
First draft almost complete.
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
First draft almost complete.
Unfortunately discontinued in 2019, the series really should be revived.
carleton.ca/hos/
carleton.ca/hos/
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Unfortunately discontinued in 2019, the series really should be revived.
carleton.ca/hos/
carleton.ca/hos/