THINKING AHEAD – THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON
PUBLIC POLICY
MARCH 2006
ANNOUNCEMENT
The IRPP is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackson Wightman as
communications director. A graduate of Mount Allison University and
Carleton University, Mr. Wightman is responsible for all day-to-day
aspects of media relations and contributes to the long-term strategic
vision of IRPP’s communications and outreach strategy.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Federal Budget. In “Accountability and Federalism in the Era of
Federal Surpluses: The Paul Martin Legacy, Part II,” Thomas J.
Courchene urges the new government to bring more accountability to the
budget process and address fiscal tensions between Ottawa and the
provinces.
Refugee Policy. In “Controlling Irregular Migration in Canada:
Reconciling Security Concerns with Human Rights Protection,” François
Crépeau and Delphine Nakache argue that security certificates and other
“deterrent and repressive measures” designed to enhance national
security are severely eroding the rights of foreigners enshrined in
international and Canadian law.
www.irpp.org/indexe.htm
UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS
§ Strengthening Canadian Democracy: The Views of Candidates
Jerome Black and Bruce M. Hicks
§ The History of Maternity and Parental Leave in Canada
Shelley Phipps
POLICY OPTIONS
March 2006
Eighteen authors, including Robin Sears, Jaime Watt, Graham Fraser,
Andrew Cohen, Jonathan Rose and others provide insightful and
penetrating perspectives on the 2006 federal election and the new
Conservative government. Plus, an exclusive interview with the new
Prime Minister, an excerpt from his Quebec City speech on open
federalism, and much more.
Coming up in April: Canada’s medium-term public policy challenges.
www.irpp.org/po
UPCOMING EVENTS
§ Roundtable: “Early Childhood Development and Child Care: What
Do We Know?”
Cosponsored by the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
March 27, 2006, Vancouver, British Columbia
§ Working Breakfast: Policy Options analyses of the federal
election results and the new government
Cosponsored by the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
March 30, 2006, Ottawa, Ontario
§ Working Lunches: “Controlling Irregular Migration: Reconciling
Security Concerns with Human Rights Protection”
April 4, 2006, Toronto, Ontario
April 10, 2006, Montreal, Quebec
§ Roundtable: “The Gomery Commission: Mandate, Recommendations
and Next Steps”
April 27, 2006, Ottawa, Ontario
www.irpp.org/events
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