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Donald Trump’s Presidency Twelve Days In: What Canadians Need to Know

February 1, 2017

It has been just under two weeks since Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, and his administration has been extremely busy. From signing…

The North American Free Trade Agreement and President Donald Trump

January 18, 2017

On Friday January 20th, 2017, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. During his first few weeks in office, the world will be…

The Legalization of Marijuana: What’s in store for 2017

January 4, 2017

This year, marijuana is expected to be legalized in Canada. As a result, Canada will become the first G7 nation to fully legalize marijuana use. What does this mean for…

Liberal Government Approves Controversial Trans Mountain Pipeline

December 14, 2016

On November 29, 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau granted his approval for two major pipeline projects, the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project as well as Enbridge’s Line 3…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s First Year in Office

November 30, 2016

On October 9th, 2015, Canadians elected Justin Trudeau to be the nation’s 23rd Prime Minister, and on November 4th, 2016, he celebrated his one-year anniversary in office. Background: Trudeau made…

Canada’s Innovation Agenda

November 15, 2016

The Government of Canada’s innovation agenda continues to gain publicity as Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development, tours Canadian provinces. In addition to public engagement, Canada’s Innovation…

Historic Indigenous land claim agreement: a significant step toward reconciliation

November 1, 2016

October 18, 2016 marked a momentous milestone in resolving the centuries-old land dispute between the Algonquins of Ontario and the governments of Canada and Ontario. A historic Agreement-in-Principle was signed…

The Legalization of Marijuana: What’s Next

October 25, 2016

A key element of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s platform during the 2015 federal election was the controversial legalization of marijuana. According to Trudeau, the legalization, regulation and restriction of access…

Liberal Government strives to renew relationship with Indigenous Peoples

October 18, 2016

In the Liberal Party platform, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes several promises to help restore a positive relationship with Canada’s Indigenous population. His five core promises include: Launching a national…