The Mowat Centre in the News
We need a Grand Bargain to save our public services
on August 9th 2010
Joshua Hjartarson and Karim Bardeesy discuss Ottawa examining tax swaps and European-style social insurance in the Globe & Mail.
Securities Regulator Belongs in Toronto
on July 22nd 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn and Josh Hjartarson on the reasons for locating a federal securities regulator in Toronto.
Marchés financiers: vive Toronto!
on July 19th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn and Josh Hjartarson on the proposed federal securities regulator in La Presse.
Ontario Seeks Legal Standing in Ottawa's Securities Fight
on July 15th 2010
Mowat research cited in Toronto Star feature on the new proposed federal securities regulator.
Securities Reform: Will Region Trump Region?
on July 15th 2010
Mowat Centre Policy Director Josh Hjartarson on the new proposed federal securities regulator.
Court Fight Brewing Over National Securities Regulator
on July 15th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe & Mail on the proposed federal securities regulator.
Back Step on Securities
on July 15th 2010
A Toronto Star editorial on the new proposed federal securities regulator.
Proposal to scatter regulator offices a ‘huge step backward'
on July 14th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe & Mail on the new, proposed federal securities regulator.
Perform or Perish
on July 9th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn on regional economic development in the National Post.
Unravelling Canada's crazy quilt.
on June 30th 2010
Mowat Centre Ontario research cited in Maclean's annual Canada Day news feature article.
49th Parallels
on June 18th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn Quoted in the Economist on whether a North American Divide Still Exists
Better Ballots Event Gives Voice to All Mayoral Candidates Literally
on June 1st 2010
A news article on the Better Ballots debate co-sponsored by the Mowat Centre.
Settling Immigrants
on May 31st 2010
Mowat Research Cited in Toronto Star Editorial on Settling Immigrants in Ontario
Transfer Immigrant Services to Ontario: U of T report
on May 28th 2010
Mowat Research Cited in Toronto Star Feature on Immigration Services in Ontario
Helping Newcomers Adjust to Canada
on May 28th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn in the National Post on Best Immigration Policies for Canada
Liberal Party Favours More Federal Seats for Quebec
on May 17th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn on the Liberal party's position regarding increased federal seats in the House of Commons.
Matthew Mendelsohn on TVO's The Agenda With Steve Paikin
on May 16th 2010
A Discussion of Mowat Centre Rep-By-Pop Research
A Bigger House, A Better Democracy
on April 12th 2010
Mowat Rep-By-Pop Research Cited By Winnipeg Free Press
Be Careful What You Wish For Monsieur Duceppe
on April 11th 2010
Mowat Identity Research Cited in Toronto Star Op-Ed Piece on Quebec
Badly Represnted
on April 7th 2010
Mowat Centre Rep-By-Pop Research Cited in Ottawa Citizen and Edmonton Journal
Saskatchewan's Influence on Federal Stage Will Only Weaken
on April 7th 2010
Mowat Centre Rep-By-Pop Research Cited in Star Phoenix Editorial
Ontario to Get 18 More Seats in House of Commons
on April 4th 2010
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on New Rep-By-Pop Bill
New Seats can't undo Mulroney's Damage
on April 4th 2010
Coverage of the Mowat Centre's Research on Canadian Rep-by-Pop
Legislation to Rebalance House of Commons Set to Be Introduced Today
on April 1st 2010
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn Quoted in Globe & Mail on Rep-By-Pop Legislation
Not All Votes Created Equal
on March 29th 2010
St. John's Telegram Discusses Mowat Rep-By-Pop Research
Reforming Employment Insurance
on March 26th 2010
An Op Ed on the Mowat Centre EI Task Force in the National Post
Voter Inequality Our Specialty?
on March 25th 2010
Mowat Centre Research on Rep-By-Pop Cited in the Edmonton Journal
Two Reforms For the Price of One
on March 24th 2010
A Globe & Mail Editorial Citing Mowat Centre Research on Rep-By-Pop
Unequal Votes Threatening Canadian Democracy, Study Finds
on March 23rd 2010
A Globe & Mail Feature on the New Mowat Centre Studies on Rep-By-Pop
The Joys of Calgary, And The Gloom in Toronto
on March 23rd 2010
The Economist Cites Mowat Centre Identity Research
Sorry, Canada, The U.S. Has The Better Safety Net
on March 22nd 2010
Mowat Centre Fellow Tony Keller on Canadian Pensions
TVO Features Mowat Research Note in Its "Inside Agenda" Blog
on March 1st 2010
Mowat research on Ontario and the federation featured on TVO's "Inside Agenda" Blog
Economic Fallout Upsets Canadian Status Quo, Norms
on February 26th 2010
Mowat Centre research featured in StarPhoenix report on Canada's changing dynamics
Dissatisfied Ontario No Longer 'Happy Camper' of Confederation
on February 24th 2010
Matthew Mendelsohn on Ontarians' shifting views of the Canadian federation.
The Current System of Selling Homes Makes No Sense
on February 12th 2010
Mowat Centre Fellow Tony Keller on the Business of Buying and Selling Homes in Canada
Premier speaks at Mowat Centre Launch
on February 1st 2010
Premier Dalton McGuinty's on why Ontario needs the Mowat Centre.
Mowat Centre Launch on CBC's Metro Morning, Tues. January 26
on January 28th 2010
CBC radio's Andy Barrie interviews Mowat Centre founding director Matthew Mendelsohn.
New Think Tank, Mowat Centre, Will Make Ontario's Case to the Feds
on January 28th 2010
New On-Line Magazine "Yonge Street" Profiles Mowat Centre Launch.
A New Ontario Window on National Policy
on January 28th 2010
Mowat Op Ed in the Toronto Star: Matthew Mendelsohn on a new Ontario public policy window for Canada.
Premier McGuinty Officially Launches the Mowat Centre
on January 26th 2010
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty joins in celebrating the official launch of the Mowat Centre.
Matthew Mendelsohn Appears on TVO's "The Agenda With Steve Paikin"
on January 7th 2010
The Debate: Ontario's Labour Peace: Bought or Brought?
Matthew Mendelsohn Appears on TVO's "The Agenda With Steve Paikin"
on December 7th 2009
"Healthy But Stupid", A Policy Debate on TVO's "The Agenda With Steve Paikin"
Pour un Ontario Fort
on November 18th 2009
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn in La Presse on a strong Ontario.
Nouveaux sièges en Ontario, TFO
on October 7th 2009
Matthew Mendelsohn discusses under-representation of Canadians in Ontario, Alberta and BC in the House of Commons.
Ottawa Moves to Reshape the House, The Globe & Mail
on September 24th 2009
Will the federal government respond to demands to increase the number of seats in the House?
Ontario's Back is to the Wall, The Globe & Mail
on April 9th 2009
How will Ontario's changing economic fortunes affect Canada?
Why has the Equalization program never been evaluated using evidence?
on March 27th 2009
Matthew Mendelsohn speaks at McGill's Institute for the Study of Canada.
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Analysis and Opinion
The Census: A Compromise and the Seeds of Long-Term Change
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As the provincial premiers gather for the Council of the Federation meeting in Winnipeg, there is undoubtedly...
Ideology, Autonomy and the Census
Debra Thompson
After Tony Clement announced that the census long-form would now be voluntary, the Conservative government’s...
Securities Reform: Will Region Trump Reason?
Joshua Hjartarson
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