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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Kristopher Kinsinger, an Ontario lawyer and civil liberties advocate, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly in Canada.
They delve into the legal framework and jurisprudence around our fundamental Charter rights, and highlight recent Supreme Court cases that have grappled with the limits of hate speech and offensive expression.
They also explore a current case Kinsinger is involved in, where he represents the Canadian Constitution Foundation in a challenge to a municipal bylaw restricting "objectionable" conduct on public property.
Kinsinger offers sharp insights into the shifting landscape of civil liberties and underscores the urgent need to safeguard the fundamental freedoms that uphold a free and democratic society.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow and National Security Project Lead at MLI, sits down with Jamie Tronnes, the Executive Director of MLI's Center for North American Prosperity and Security in Washington, DC. They dive deep into the pressing issues surrounding Canada's immigration policy and its impact on the Canada-U.S. border:
What changes has Canada made to its immigration system in the wake of COVID-19, and how is this affecting the flow of people across the northern border? How are temporary foreign workers and international students faring in Canada, and what are the implications of their potential southward movement? What policy recommendations do experts have to address these complex cross-border challenges?
Tune in to hear Jamie Tronnes' insightful analysis and practical solutions to this critical Canada-U.S. policy issue.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this extended episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, continues his conversation with Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice largely serves marginalized communities. This longer format offers deeper insights into Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program.Together, they explore:
The history of MAiD in Canada, from its initial legislative framework to the current expanded regime;The criteria and terminology for MAiD eligibility, examining issues like vagueness, lack of medical grounding, and risks of abuse;Dr. Coelho’s work with Ontario’s MAiD Death Review Committee, including disturbing findings that reveal systemic challenges faced by marginalized groups;The philosophical underpinnings of MAiD, including assumptions about the value of human life, assumptions about autonomy, the negative view of suffering, and the fear of dependence and being a burden; The positive value of suffering and growing closer to one another through times of challenge, highlighting the benefits of giving and receiving care, and the need for robust palliative and other health and social supports.
Dr. Coelho strongly argues that MAiD must not become a solution to societal neglect, contending that Canada's regime lacks critical safeguards.If you found the initial conversation valuable, this extended episode takes an even deeper look at this complex and vital issue.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Jamie Ferrill, Head of Financial Crime Studies & Lecturer at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, to tackle Canada’s growing challenges with transnational crime and money laundering.
Ferrill explains how criminal networks exploit global trade routes and complex supply chains to shift massive illicit funds across borders and through Canada.
She explore the vulnerabilities in Canada’s trade relationships with the U.S. and China, the rise of trade-based money laundering, and how criminal organizations use tactics like gold smuggling, art undervaluation, and luxury goods trading to conceal millions.
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Welcome to Inside Policy, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice is dedicated to serving marginalized communities.
Together, they discuss Dr. Coelho's recent work with Ontario’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Death Review Committee and the disturbing findings from its first report. They delve into the systemic challenges facing marginalized groups who are disproportionately affected by MAiD.
Dr. Coelho contends that MAiD should not become a response to societal neglect and argues that Canada’s regime lacks robust safeguards.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Ryan Alford, a professor of law and MLI Senior Fellow. They delve into the pressing issues surrounding mandatory minimums and the evolving landscape of criminal justice reform in Canada.
They examine the implications of recent court rulings on mandatory minimums and the ongoing speculation regarding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause in response to perceived judicial overreach.
The conversation further explores the broader implications of crime trends in Canada, including the rising rates of violent crime and the challenges that both federal and provincial governments face in addressing public safety concerns.
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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.
In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and former deputy head of NATO's Innovation Unit, to discuss how the West's policy of fear and non-escalation projects weakness and places Europe and even North America in greater danger.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Dave Snow, a professor of political science at the University of Guelph and MLI Senior Fellow, to explore the complexities of bail legislation and crime trends in Canada.
Both discuss MLI's recently released Urban Crime Report, the implications of Bill C-48, which introduced a reverse onus for bail in specific cases, and the potential consequences of this approach on violent crime and the criminal justice system. The conversation also covers the roles of federal and provincial governments in crime prevention and the need for improved reporting mechanisms.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Matthew Spoke, a Canadian tech entrepreneur and Founder of Moves, a fintech company for the gig economy, to discuss what lies at the root of Canada's current housing crisis.
Both discuss how restrictive land use policies, high development charges, and rent controls have driven up housing costs, while underscoring the urgent need for provincial leadership to tackle supply shortages and streamline housing policy.
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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.
In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Una Bērziņa-Čerenkova, political scientist and China scholar, to discuss the shifting attitudes towards China across the Baltic countries. In recent years, China has gone from being seen as an economic opportunity (one that the Balkans were in danger of missing out on) to an authoritarian security challenge.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Emma Hilton, a leading expert on sex and sports, on the complexities of gender categories in athletic competition, particularly at the Olympics:
What are the performance disparities between males and females in sports? Can testosterone suppression level the playing field? How are individual sports federations redefining fairness?
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Alan Bersin, a former Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security and Commissioner of the US Customs and Border Protection, to explore modern border management between the U.S. and Canada.
They discuss how a trilateral, technology-driven approach to border security can bolster trade, combat illicit activities like fentanyl trafficking, and make North America more competitive globally.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, on the growing impact of regulatory creep on free expression in Canada:
How are professional regulators limiting freedoms? What are the implications for Canadians' rights? Can we reverse this trend?
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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.
In this episode, MLI senior fellows Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Marcus Kolga, and Alexander Lanoszka discuss their experience in Prague at a premier global security forum, GLOBESEC.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Dr. Todd Hataley to discuss the growing threat of transnational organized crime in Canada, the fentanyl crisis, and how Canada can better secure its border with the U.S.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Dr. Artis Pabriks, Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia, to discuss Canada-Latvia relations, with a focus on cooperation in the development of defence technologies, including drones.
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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.
In this episode, Benjamin Tallis joins Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen to discuss neo-idealism, an ideological framework by which western democratic nations can promote the fundamental values of freedom and democracy on the world stage and counter the forces of authoritarianism and tyranny.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode you'll hear Alexander Dalziel in conversation with Heather Exner-Pirot on the geopolitical implications of energy security, focusing on Canada's strategic position as a major energy producer and exporter.
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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
In this episode you'll hear Alexander Dalziel in conversation with Christian Leuprecht on the rise of financial crime in Canada and what our government should be doing about it.
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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.
In this episode you'll hear transatlantic program director Balkan Devlen in conversation with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka. Devlen, Lanoszka and Shimooka unpack Canada's announcements at the NATO Summit and the governments tendency to substitute policy press releases for concrete action.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.
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