Pembina welcomes passing of Sustainable Jobs Act by Senate
Press Release June 19, 2024 VANCOUVER — Megan Gordon, senior analyst with the Equitable Transition program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the passage of…
The children’s charter: Alberta’s trans policies and legislated rights for children
Press Release June 4, 2024 Alberta recently announced that it would follow New Brunswick and Saskatchewan by enacting policies requiring schools to notify and obtain consent from parents in order…
Beheading Canada’s history: The desecration of Sir John A. Macdonald’s image in the Canadian national memory
Press Release May 24, 2024 Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, used to be regarded as one of Canada’s greatest statesmen. Looked upon with high reverence, his name…
Action Canada announces its 2024-2025 Fellows
Press Release OTTAWA, ON, May 23, 2024 – Action Canada today introduces 17 emerging leaders who have been selected for the 2024-25 Fellowship program. This year’s Action Canada Fellows come…
Canada’s inaugural Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Forum (Forum2024.ca), is being held in Ottawa from May 23rd to May 26th, 2024
Press Release OTTAWA, ON, May 22, 2024 – The BIG Forum represents a groundbreaking initiative convening thought leaders, policymakers, academics and advocates from many sectors across Canada and beyond who…
Canada’s resource sector: protecting the Golden Goose
Press Release May 1, 2024 Despite the importance of natural resources to our economy, Canadians often downplay or ignore this sector’s historical and continuing contribution. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in…
Fostering Population Growth, Advancing Anti-Racism, and Building Indigenous Reconciliation in Northern Ontario
Press Release 23 April 2024 – Since February 2020, decision-makers in Ontario’s northern regions have met annually to exchange ideas on Northern Ontario’s population growth and retention initiatives. Throughout the…
Federal progress on climate now requires matching ambition from provinces and industry
Press Release Budget 2024 supports efficient and affordable housing, transportation, clean energy tax credits, and Indigenous loan guarantees OTTAWA — Scott MacDougall, Director of the Electricity program at the Pembina…
2024 Federal Budget – Our Policy Experts’ Insights
Press Release On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Federal Budget. Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the Budget in detail, and…
Should all Indigenous Canadians pay all tax?
Press Release March 19, 2024 Executive Summary Since 1876, the Indian Act has contained a tax exemption for real and personal property owned by Indians,a either individually or collectively, on…
