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(Re)defining Transatlantic Relations? Biden’s First 100 Days
- Analysis
- May 13, 2021
A little over 100 days into President Joe Biden’s administration, an impressive U.S. diplomatic reset with Canada and the European Union is well underway to undo the damage of the Trump presidency. This is undoubtedly a welcome change, but it has yet to deliver tangible policy breakthroughs. The next few months will determine whether the
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New Challenges Threaten Zimbabwean Democracy
- Analysis
- May 11, 2021
Zimbabwe has been gripped by political controversy over the past six weeks, as opposition parties and activists objected to the passing of two bills amending the country’s constitution, threatening to erode Zimbabwe’s ailing democracy further. The bills pushed through several changes, including removing age limits for judges and an extension of presidential powers to appoint members of
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The Bank of Canada Must Seize the Pandemic Moment and Do More for Canadians
- Analysis
- May 5, 2021
The Bank of Canada, like central banks around the world, is currently facing enormous upheaval and uncertainty due to the enduring COVID-19 pandemic. Will its leadership seize the moment as an opportunity to innovate and respond to the challenges ahead, including rising inequality and climate change? Or will it treat the present crisis as a
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Federal Budget 2021: Foreign Aid
- Analysis
- May 3, 2021
Canada talks an excellent game when it comes to foreign aid. Successive Canadian governments tout impressive-sounding new initiatives and brag about the country’s leadership on the world stage. Most recently, the Trudeau government has emphasized the importance of pandemic-related relief in low- and middle-income countries and Justin Trudeau himself has led the call for “equal global access
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