First Nations get richer thanks to oil, mining, and forests
Press Release Montreal, November 6, 2018 – Contrary to the widely held belief that they systematically oppose projects, numerous indigenous communities have embraced the development of natural resources to improve their…
OHRC releases new policy guidance on human rights and cannabis
Press Release October 11, 2018 Toronto – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a new policy statement on cannabis and Ontario’s Human Rights Code. “The legalization of cannabis…
Creating the conditions for a dynamic, growing, and inclusive economy: Crowley and Speer for Inside Policy
Press Release Rather than a “high-tax, high-transfer agenda,” governments should focus instead on expanding work and opportunity for all Canadians, write Brian Lee Crowley and Sean Speer. By Brian Lee…
AFN BULLETIN – National Policy Forum on Affirming Rights, Title and Jurisdiction
AFN BULLETIN – National Policy Forum on Affirming Rights, Title and Jurisdiction September 25, 2018 (Gatineau, QC) National Chief Perry Bellegarde convened a successful Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National…
IISD: Damage and Costs Caused by Flooding in Manitoba Could Be Reduced by Investing in Natural Infrastructure
Press Release WINNIPEG, September 19, 2018—The damage caused by the frequent flooding that Manitoba endures annually could be significantly mitigated if more were invested to maintain its natural infrastructure, such…
MLI: Ep. 14 – Pursuing Indigenous and Northern Prosperity with Ken Coates and Dr. Greg Finnegan
Press Release In this episode, Ken Coates is joined by Dr. Greg Finnegan to discuss his role as Chief Executive Officer at Na-cho Nyak Dun Development Corporation. Na-cho Nyak Dun…
MLI Impact Report, Q2, 2018
Press Release In the second quarter of 2018, MLI’s impact was felt particularly on national security, Indigenous relations, natural resources, and economic and tax policy. Aecon deal MLI has been…
MLI Recognized as Top Social Policy Think Tank in North America
Press Release OTTAWA, ON (July 18, 2018): Last night, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s work on criminal justice reform was recognized for its impact in shaping the public discourse, influencing public policy,…
Ecofiscal Commission urges governments to make environmental disasters less likely by closing gaps in policy
Press Release Ottawa, July 11, 2018—Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission today released a new report, Responsible Risk: How putting a price on environmental risk makes disasters less likely. Environmental disasters — for example, train…
MLI impact report, Q1, 2018
Press Release At MLI, our goal is always to influence sound federal public policy by ensuring decision makers are informed of the best policy options. Measuring our impact is crucial…
