Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Macdonald-Laurier Institute The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is Canada's leading independent, nationally focused think tank based in Ottawa.

We exist to make poor public policy unacceptable in the nation's capital. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a truly independent public policy think tank, speaks to national policy makers, the national media and the national population about the full range of issues that affect Canada as a whole.

"The decisions Ottawa is making to increase Canada-China engagement will shape the Canada-US relationship regardless of ...
06/12/2026

"The decisions Ottawa is making to increase Canada-China engagement will shape the Canada-US relationship regardless of which party holds power in Washington," warns Dennis Molinaro.

Beijing is not offering partnership. It seeks access to the United States through Canada, and leverage over Canada itself.

"At a time when the United States under the Trump administration is mocking its northern neighbour... reviving the use o...
06/12/2026

"At a time when the United States under the Trump administration is mocking its northern neighbour... reviving the use of titles would be a highly visible way of elevating and celebrating Canadian sovereignty and its belief in meritocracy," writes Matthew Downey.

Bold action is needed in promoting a unifying, nonpolitical system of celebrating Canadian achievement in a way that is visible and accountable both domestically and internationally.

For Inside Policy Talks, Peter Copeland sits with Michael Bonner to discuss the future of liberalism:Bonner contends tha...
06/11/2026

For Inside Policy Talks, Peter Copeland sits with Michael Bonner to discuss the future of liberalism:

Bonner contends that liberal societies have severed the moral, philosophical and theological foundations that made their societies’ account of freedom intelligible.

Watch the full discussion here 👇

Many of the institutions that once gave liberal societies their coherence are now shadows of their former selves.

"Social media addiction is rampant among the smartphone generation and is so far advanced that curbing screen time is no...
06/11/2026

"Social media addiction is rampant among the smartphone generation and is so far advanced that curbing screen time is now a matter of child protection."

Social media use is so prevalent and entrenched across all age levels that only a blanket ban on social media can break the cycle of overuse and dependence.

The notwithstanding clause was designed as a constitutional safeguard, not a loophole.Jeremy Geddert warns that efforts ...
06/10/2026

The notwithstanding clause was designed as a constitutional safeguard, not a loophole.

Jeremy Geddert warns that efforts to curb its use risk concentrating more power in the courts and less in democratic institutions.

Carney, unable to convince Parliament and the provinces, stealthily cloaks his constitutional changes behind the robes of Liberal-appointed justices.

"To his credit, Carney acknowledged that Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians," writes Alan Kessel."But an...
06/09/2026

"To his credit, Carney acknowledged that Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians," writes Alan Kessel.

"But an inflection point in history demands more than acknowledgement... The prime minister offered reflection when the moment required resolve."

One cannot fully explain the current antisemitism crisis while omitting October 7 and Islamist extremism.

If a program is meant to address labour shortages, don't Canadians deserve to know how those goals are being defined and...
06/09/2026

If a program is meant to address labour shortages, don't Canadians deserve to know how those goals are being defined and measured?

Senior Fellow Michael Barutciski's call for greater transparency around the temporary foreign worker program were recently cited in this G&M editorial:

While new arrivals are down, the number of people on work permits in Canada is rising

"The conservative movement in Canada is a blended fabric, a coalition," writes Shawn Whatley."The Canadian Right contain...
06/08/2026

"The conservative movement in Canada is a blended fabric, a coalition," writes Shawn Whatley.

"The Canadian Right contains classical liberals, libertarians, social conservatives, monarchists, prairie populists, Tories, and more. Attempting to make it a pure fabric will tear it apart."

Lessons from Winds of Change: Friendship, coalition, and comfort with contradiction.

"Antisemites don’t separate antizionism from Jew hatred—it is part and parcel," argues Jack Mintz."For this reason, Cana...
06/08/2026

"Antisemites don’t separate antizionism from Jew hatred—it is part and parcel," argues Jack Mintz.

"For this reason, Canada’s continuing hostility towards Israel in foreign policy only encourages neo-antisemitism at home."

Is the golden age over for Jews in Canada?

"Moscow & Minsk must understand that opening a new front would impose enormous costs," argues Yaroslav Baran."If Lukashe...
06/05/2026

"Moscow & Minsk must understand that opening a new front would impose enormous costs," argues Yaroslav Baran.

"If Lukashenka recognizes... that direct intervention could threaten his regime’s survival, the likelihood of an expanded war diminishes."

The best way to prevent a wider European conflict is not to hope it will not happen. It is to convince those contemplating it that it cannot succeed.

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