Max Bell School of Public Policy - MPP student & alumni news /maxbellschool/channels_item/30 en Aftab Ahmed on Canada's Smart Regulation for Competition and Innovation | Policy Options /maxbellschool/node/3234 <p>July 18, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article that explores strategies to reinvigorate Canada's entrepreneurial landscape through smart regulatory reforms on <a href="https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/july-2024/competition-smart-regulation/">Policy Options</a>. "Regulatory sandboxes provide a controlled space for businesses to test new technologies without immediate regulatory burdens," writes Aftab. The use of artificial intelligence and emerging tech could streamline regulatory processes, making compliance easier and more efficient.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:09:10 +0000 Anil Wasif on Revival of Bangladesh during UNGA meetings | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3233 <p>September 23, 2024 | Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/unga-spotlight-biden-to-meet-yunus-in-a-new-era-for-bangladesh/">revival of Bangladesh during the current UN General Assembly</a> in New York. "Yunus’ return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment under Sheikh Hasina’s government," wrote Anil. Yunus and Biden’s talks may very well open doors for deeper economic collaboration.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:49:14 +0000 Aftab Ahmed on Challenging Asia's Great Power Influence | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3223 <p>September 3, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about the <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/can-india-challenge-china-as-asias-great-power-ask-its-neighbours/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.policymagazine.ca/can-india-challenge-china-as-asias-great-power-ask-its-neighbours/">challenging influence of India in the regional Asian subcontinent</a> given the current political environment of Bangladesh. He explains how India's heavy-handed foreign policy has fueled the crisis in Bangladesh and strained its relationships with other neighbouring countries.</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:55:16 +0000 Anil Wasif on Bangladesh's Current Political Upheaval | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3213 <p>July 24, 2024 | Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/a-plea-for-bangladesh-to-meet-this-moment/">article on the current upheaval in Bangladesh</a>. "The past week’s events in Bangladesh, where nearly 200 people have lost their lives in a violent crackdown on student-led protests, is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society.</p> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:00:24 +0000 Tackling the Negative Implications of a Less-Cash Society | CBC News /maxbellschool/node/3200 <p>June 30, 2024 | The digital brigade, powered by e-transfers, PayPal and Apple Pay, has gained unprecedented momentum. This is leading towards a cashless society, as Canadians tend to embrace electronic methods of payments. However, cash holds many significance in the social and economic realm. <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7248846">CBC News</a> featured one of our MPP alum, Aftab Ahmed for their news article about the harm of leaping towards the cashless Canadian economy. </p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:52:54 +0000 Alumna Henna Hundal on Climate Activity /maxbellschool/node/3195 <p>Our alumna, Henna Hundal, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, has been making significant contributions to climate change advocacy. Henna has been featured prominently in the media, addressing urgent environmental issues. As a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conferences, she recently discussed the influence of Big Oil on climate policy in an <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/06/world/video/un-climate-heat-hell-warning-hundal-vause-intv-060612aseg2-cnni-world-fast">interview with CNN's John Vause</a>, following the U.N.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:56:11 +0000 Protecting our Privacy: Strengthening Accountability for Public Surveillance | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3180 <p>May 8, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fifth article for 2024, Asha Sivarajah underscores the importance of safeguarding privacy rights while ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions' use of surveillance technologies.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:24:39 +0000 How do Infrastructure Costs affect Housing Affordability? | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3177 <p>May 2, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fourth article for 2024, Ian Lupton explains the need for a Canadian National Infrastructure Assessment for strengthening the nation’s housing crisis, by supporting a broad range of economic, social and environmental policy objectives. Ian has experience in legislative, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada and the US, and is passionate about utilizing public policy to enhance citizens' daily lives. </p> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:18:44 +0000 Abdelrahman Sherif on the Hot Cities of the World Tour | PBS Mountain Lake /maxbellschool/node/3176 <p>April 26, 2024 | Abdelrahman Sherif, born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, is part of the fifth cohort of MPPs. His expertise in management consulting has allowed him to make significant contributions to a diverse array of transformational and strategic projects, providing firsthand insight into the impact of public policy in the MENA Region. </p> Thu, 02 May 2024 20:24:49 +0000 Should Canadians be Concerned About Corporate Concentration Levels? | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3172 <p>April 23, 2024 | In <i>Policy Magazine</i>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the third article for 2024, Abdul-Hakim Fuseini underscores the importance incentivizing small businesses for a greater Canadian economy growth. Abdul-Hakim previously taught and conducted research in finance, accounting and auditing at the University of Ghana Business School.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:25:54 +0000 Canada Doesn’t Have a Citizens Budget. It Should. | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3163 <p>April 14, 2024 | In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:20:06 +0000 Budget 2024: Canadians Need a National Flood Insurance Program | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3162 <p>April 11, 2024 | In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the first article for 2024, Leah Brodovsky underscores the pressing need for a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as natural disasters, particularly flooding, become increasingly common and costly due to climate change. Leah Brodovsky is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at . Leah holds a BSc. Honours Food Science from the University of Guelph.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:09:52 +0000 The Case for a Pan-Canadian Teleradiology Network | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3119 <p>December 6, 2023 | This op-ed by recent MPP graduate, Aftab Ahmed, is based on the policy titled <em>“Enhancing Access to Diagnostic Imaging: A Proposal for a Pan-Canadian and Interoperable Teleradiology Network” </em>written by our MPP graduates Aftab Ahmed, Anmol Gupta and Harshini Ramesh. </p> <p>This op-ed delves into the potential of expanding and coordinating teleradiology services across Canadian provinces and territories to shorten wait times for diagnostic imaging services like CT scans and MRIs, </p> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:46:08 +0000 Kamala Harris set to attend global climate conference in Dubai | CNN /maxbellschool/node/3115 <p>December 2, 2023 | Kim Brunhuber speaks with MPP alumni <a href="/maxbellschool/article/our-people/henna-hundal">Henna Hundal</a>, a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conference, about what to expect from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the COP28 climate conference.</p> <p>She also talks about COP28 being the first climate conference to have a dedicated day for health effects of climate change. </p> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:59:39 +0000 Health sector corruption in the times of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Newspapers as mirrors of society | Elsevier /maxbellschool/node/3109 <p>November 21, 2023 | Raihana S. Kamal, a Master of Public Policy student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, was a co-author published on Elsevier. Her research paper conducted a comprehensive analysis of health-sector corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh using print media sources from March 2020 to March 2021. The study revealed corruption in every aspect of the health system during COVID-19. The media's role in uncovering these issues emphasized the urgency for transparency to ease the plight of patients and healthcare providers.</p> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:35:24 +0000 An online safety bill in Canada: time to get on with it already | The Hill Times /maxbellschool/node/3092 <p>October 25, 2023 | This piece by MPP Alumnus Phaedra de Saint-Rome,highlights Canada's limited efforts in trying to publish a bill addressing online safety since 2020 and not having one in place to this day. The article provides a timeline of the same bill in the European Union and Australia and shows how other government around the world have been able to take action regarding online safety and harms. </p> <p>"Canadian youth are at greater risk online than their peers in much of the democratic world because our federal government won't table a long-promised bill" said Phaedra. </p> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:10:53 +0000 Alberta university student association calls for government supports in wake of sexual violence report | Edmonton Journal /maxbellschool/node/3067 <p>August 30, 2023 | The Council of Alberta University Students is demanding more government action in the wake of a survey suggesting 50% of respondents have experienced some form of sexual or gender-based violence as a post-secondary student. Executive director and Max Bell School graduate <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpps/2020-21">Alexandra Ages</a> said she is exited with working with the ministry on next steps. </p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:07:52 +0000 From Rhetoric to Reality: Bridging the Gap in Indigenous Justice Initiatives | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3065 <p>Can the Liberal government’s Indigenous Justice Strategy catalyze a new era of transformative reconciliation? The ball is in Justice Minister Arif Virani’s court.</p> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:23:23 +0000 Canada urgently needs to increase housing supply and transitional supports for veterans | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3052 <p>August 1, 2023 | The article in The Globe and Mail provides highlights from the report created by Taylor Chase, Alison Clement, Sandrine Desforges and Anmol Gupta for Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate as part of the Policy Lab 2023. There is a lack of leadership when it comes to veteran housing, which is split between several federal departments with no central co-ordination. They also warn that the federal government does not have a clear picture of the problem because it is not adequately tracking veterans and their housing status.</p> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:13:14 +0000 A Non-Specialist Treatment Model for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Canadian Carceral Settings: A Telemedical Focus | MGHJ /maxbellschool/node/3023 <p>May 12, 2023 | Julian Lam, a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, was one of the authors that were featured in the Journal of Global Health. His article highlighted a non-specialist treatment model for Hepatitis C virus in Canada. Despite being a high prevalence context, Canadian corrections facilities have largely failed to provide adequate care for those with HCV due to their reliance on traditional treatment models.</p> Tue, 23 May 2023 19:09:36 +0000 From Boomers to Green Jobs: Navigating Canada’s Demographic Transition | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3021 <p>May 15, 2023 | Aftab Ahmed reflected on navigating Canada's demographic transition, where the realities of the aging population coincide with an urgent need to transition toward a green economy. Aftab Ahmed is a Masters of Public Policy candidate with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at .</p> Tue, 23 May 2023 18:18:28 +0000 Building Forward: Learning from Australia's Infrastructure Lessons | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3017 <p>May 8, 2023 | Anil Wasif, Senior Economist with the Ontario Government, wrote that the recent announcement of a comprehensive review of hundreds of Australian infrastructure projects should serve as a cautionary tale for Canada. He has stated that Canada faces similar pressures on its infrastructure pipeline due to various factors, such as a shortage of care facilities for the ageing population. Anil Wasif is a member of the Advisory Board for the Max Bell School of Public Policy and the Founding Director of Strategy for BacharLorai, a Canadian Social Impact Agency. </p> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:55:09 +0000 The future of AI governance a balancing act of privacy, ethics, and progress | The Hill Times /maxbellschool/node/2993 <p>March 16, 2023 | Master of Public Policy Candidate Aftab Ahmed, wrote about the innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne recently launching the second phase of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. Ottawa’s attempts to frame the ‘rules of the game’ for its digital economy is commendable, and the U.S. should be observing and emulating this approach. He said "Let me be clear: technology is not the enemy. Novel innovations can undeniably act as positive economic disruptors."</p> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:29:07 +0000 Building Mental Health Policies into All Policies /maxbellschool/node/2989 <p>March 6, 2023 | MPP Candidate, Sandrine Desforges, wrote an article on integrating mental health in all policies (MHIAP). She wrote that this approach would seek to promote mental health and well-being by expanding the scope of the efforts dedicated to improving population mental health to all policies. She also added that a MHIAP approach would require all sectors to take into account the potential mental health implications of all decisions. </p> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:57:21 +0000 Assessing the Impact of Canada's Feminist Foreign Assistance | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2978 <p>February 14, 2023 | Following <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/kevin-page">Kevin Page's </a>complexity seminar, Caroline Wilson wrote about the Canadian government making a significant shift in the right direction in terms of their commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. She also mentioned that the method of application of policies has to be justified in the program monitoring and evaluation phases. Caroline Wilson is a Master of Public Policy candidate at .</p> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:04:14 +0000 Reforming the United Nations: How Canada Can Lead on Human Rights | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2974 <p>February 9, 2023 | Following<a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/kevin-page"> Kevin Page's </a>complexity seminar, Elisa Alloul wrote about how the lack of accountability on how gross human rights abusers have joined UN bodies is hurting the UN's legitimacy and credibility. Elisa Alloul is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at .</p> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:19:33 +0000 Making Canada's Foreign Assistance More Accessible and Transparent | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2972 <p>February 7, 2023 | In an ongoing conversation about the significant global challenges today from climate change to the war in Ukraine following <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/kevin-page">Kevin Page</a>'s complexity seminar, Alison Clement wrote about these challenges requiring strong, united responses from the world's leading democracies. Alison Clement is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at .</p> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:07:07 +0000 Transparency in the World Cup: Canada Should Lead by Example | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2971 <p>February 7, 2023| Following<a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/kevin-page"> Kevin Page</a>'s Complexity Seminar, Aftab Ahmed reflected on the country's reputation for shaping and adhering to international norms being on the line when Canada co-hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Aftab Ahmed is a Masters of Public Policy candidate with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at .</p> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:17:40 +0000 Building National Pharmacare on a Flawed Foundation | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2970 <p>February 6, 2023 | As Canada sets forth to build a national pharmacare plan, following <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/kevin-page">Kevin Page</a>'s Complexity Seminar, MPP candidate Anmol Gupta wrote this op-ed to address the need to  reflect on the performance of the public system before it's expanded to cover all Canadians. Anmol is a Master of Public Policy Candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at and a Doctor of Medicine candidate in the United States .</p> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:50:19 +0000 Which path do we want to be on? | The Daily Star /maxbellschool/node/2952 <p>January 12, 2023 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students-alumni/2022-23">Aftabuddin Ahmed</a>, a current MPP student, stated that this year will define whether Bangladesh can preserve its institutional ambitions towards being a liberal democracy. This brand of political illiberalism, methodically and deliberately camouflaged by ruling elites under the aegis of economic growth, indicated that there is enough apprehension surrounding Bangladesh signing a death warrant for democratic practices. </p> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:29:48 +0000 Hockey Canada scandal is not an isolated event. Forceful government action is past due | CBC Opinion /maxbellschool/node/2930 <p>November 11, 2022 | In the opinion column by Alison Clement and Sandrine Desforges, Master of Public Policy candidates at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, they talk about the news of Hockey Canada using 7.6 million dollars from a reserve fund of registration fees to cover nine sexual assault or abuse claims. An aditional 1.3 million dollars was paid through Hockey Canada's insurance to settle </p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:36:21 +0000 Embracing "Strategic Clarity" on Taiwan | It was always burning /maxbellschool/node/2925 <p>November 11, 2022 | In the face of an increasingly bellicose China buttressed by its mighty economic and military strengths, Washington’s “strategic ambiguity” has become insufficient to pre-empt China’s ambitions. A shift towards "strategic clarity" could pave the way to deter Chinese aggression in the region, provided it remains subtle and is carefully managed, Pangying Peng says. </p> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:34:40 +0000 Canada's national security institutions have fallen woefully behind | Policy Options /maxbellschool/node/2924 <p>November 3, 2022 | The article, written by MPP Candidate Jack Burnham, was based on a discussion held in which focused on " The future of national security in the world of the "n-block war." Panelists included <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh">Jennifer Welsh</a>, Ali Dizboni and <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a>, while the panel was moderated by <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/andrew-&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></a></p> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:56:47 +0000 The Role of Energy Transition in Addressing Climate Change | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2881 <p>August 4, 2022 | In an ongoing conversation about the role of energy transition in addressing climate change since the end of <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/kevin-page">Kevin Page</a>'s Complexity Seminar, MPP alumnus Umer Farooq wrote this op-ed in collaboration with Page. Umer is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at . He has a Doctorate in Engineering.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:11:30 +0000 A Plea for Greening Canada’s Housing Policy | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2857 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The fourth article is "A Plea for Greening Canada’s Housing Policy" about the housing and climate change crises wreaking havoc on the Canadian economy by Nimmi Hamid.</p> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:11:07 +0000 Canada’s CANnabis, or CAN’Tabis ? | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2856 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The fourth article is "Canada’s CANnabis, or CAN’Tabis ?" about Canada’s cannabis legalization review that was due in October 2021 - but it has yet to commence.</p> <p>Nandini Paliwal is a master’s student at Max Bell School of Public Policy at and is a civil servant from India, currently on sabbatical.</p> <p><a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/canadas-cannabis-or-cantabis/">Read the article here.</a></p> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:27:13 +0000 Canada’s Huawei decision: Next Steps | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2855 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The third article is "Canada’s Huawei decision: Next Steps" by Sugandha Gupta. Gupta is a Master’s student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Delhi, as well as a Master of Science in Economics from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.</p> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:40:04 +0000 No Time to Waste in Canada’s Tryst with Cyber Warfare /maxbellschool/node/2851 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The first article is "No Time to Waste in Canada’s Tryst with Cyber Warfare" by Naveen Kanwadia. Naveen Kanwadia is a master’s student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at and prior to starting his graduate studies, was handling public policy and regulatory affairs for The Walt Disney Co. in Asia.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:08:12 +0000 A Country Covered by Water, but not by Insurance /maxbellschool/node/2850 <p>In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> <p>The first article is "A Country Covered by Water, but not by Insurance" by Caroline Merner. Caroline Merner is a Master’s student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability and International Development from Dalhousie University. Caroline co-founded Youth4Nature (formerly Climate Guides), a non-profit organization mobilizing youth for nature and climate action.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:00:09 +0000 A Review of Québec’s Cap-and-Trade System /maxbellschool/node/2778 <p>In the summer of 2021, <a href="/maxbellschool/programs">Max Bell School Master of Public Policy</a> candidates Danielle Appavoo, Mariel Aramburu, Ricardo Chejfec, and Anil Wasif responded to a call to the academic community from Québec’s Minister of Finance, M. Eric Girard. The Minister was interested in proposals from universities and research groups, namely on (i) fiscal policy in Québec, (ii) the province’s economic potential and (iii) the fight against climate change.</p> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:15:05 +0000 Fentanyl kills more young Americans than COVID. The underlying causes should worry us all. | USA Today /maxbellschool/node/2777 <p>February 6, 2022 | MPP alumna Henna Hundal has penned a new article for USA Today, delving into the the addiction and overdose crisis that has caused devastation across the United States, Canada, and many other countries around the world. </p> <p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/02/06/fentanyl-deaths-young-americans-fear-and-depression-drive-overdoses/9314171002/?gnt-cfr=1">Read the article</a>.</p> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:13:11 +0000 Want S.F. to achieve net-zero carbon emissions? Don’t forget to green the health care industry | San Francisco Chronicle /maxbellschool/node/2752 <p>January 10, 2022 | "Nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions can be traced to health care activities in developed countries," writes MPP alumna <a href="/maxbellschool/article/articles-mpp-our-people/our-mpp-students-henna-hundal">Henna Hundal</a>. Read her full argument for the crucial importance of including the healthcare sector in decarbonization efforts. </p> <p><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Want-S-F-to-achieve-net-zero-carbon-emissions-16758852.php">Read the article</a>.</p> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:57:22 +0000 Noise observatory still necessary, still in the works, councillors say | Montreal Gazette /maxbellschool/node/2693 <p>October 2, 2021 | MPP alumnus Matis Allali—who was part of a team of students that <a href="/maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-lab-briefs/public-policy-options-noise-pollution-management-reflection-montreal">studied noise pollution management policies</a> for their <a href="/maxbellschool/programs/mpp-program-overview/mpp-detail/policy-lab">Policy Lab</a> project—comments on renewed calls for a noise observatory in Montreal.</p> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:34:51 +0000 Re-envisioning the Global Framework for the Next COVID-19 | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2561 <p>June 14, 2021 | What harsh lessons have the international community faced while battling a global pandemic? In his article for Policy Magazine, MPP student <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2020-21#AsifKhan">Asif Imran Khan</a> sheds some light on how the authority of global health governance has been shaken by COVID-19. Read on to see how the World Health Organization can re-envision their framework in order mobilize the international community against future crises.</p> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:40:49 +0000 Inequality in the COVID Recovery, from Infection Rates to Vaccine Access | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2569 <p>June 15, 2021 | COVID-19 infection rates in Toronto have plummeted. But analysis of infection and vaccination statistics across different neighbourhoods in the city lays bare the discriminatory outcomes produced by government missteps at every stage of the pandemic.</p> <p>MPP candidate <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2020-21#RudaynaBahubeshi">Rudayna Bahubeshi</a> dove into the data, penning an <a href="http://policymagazine.ca/covid-and-vaccine-numbers-reveal-inequities-in-toronto/">article for Policy Magazine</a>.</p> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:05:21 +0000 Police Use of Body Cameras: No Quick Fix | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2571 <p>June 16, 2021 | Body cameras are not a panacea for the systemic problems in policing. "There needs to be a fundamental change in police practices and culture," says MPP candidate says <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2020-21#YvetteYakibonge">Yvette Yakibonge</a> "But to truly change behaviours, there needs to be a change in mindset."</p> <p><a href="https://policymagazine.ca/police-use-of-body-cameras-no-quick-fix/">Read her article</a> in Policy Magazine.</p> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:30:03 +0000 Race to the Top — Fixing Childcare Once and for All | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2574 <p>June 17, 2021 | When the Liberal government tabled this year's budget, it came with a commitment to finishing the 50 year-long process of establishing a system which makes childcare accessible to every family in this country. In his article for Policy Magazine, MPP candidate <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2020-21#AnilWasif">Anil Wasif</a> outlines what must be considered if the outcome of this pledge is to be any different from those of previous governments over the past half century.</p> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:10:44 +0000 Home Prices Booming Because the System Encourages It | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2575 <p>June 17, 2021 | The Canadian housing market is hotter than ever. Why? Because it's designed to be that way. In her article for Policy Magazine, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2020-21#MikaylaZolis">Mikayla Zolis</a> breaks down the factors that keep housing prices high—from restrictive zoning to opaque bidding processes.</p> <p><a href="https://policymagazine.ca/home-prices-booming-because-the-system-encourages-it/">Read the article</a>.</p> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:32:50 +0000 What are Budget Consultations Good for, Anyway? | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2597 <p>June 18, 2021 | What purpose do budget consultations serve? Whose voices are being heard, and do average Canadians really have any say on how the federal budget is constructed? MPP candidate Mariel Aramburu comments in Policy Magazine.</p> <p><a href="https://policymagazine.ca/what-are-budget-consultations-good-for-anyway/">Read the article</a>.</p> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:46:32 +0000 How systemic anti-Blackness affects who gets grants and sector workers’ well-being | The Philanthropist /maxbellschool/node/2488 <p>April 26, 2021 | MPP candidate Rudayna Bahubeshi writes in The Philanthropist about the impacts of systemic anti-Blackness in the non-profit sector.</p> <p>Read the article <a href="https://thephilanthropist.ca/2021/04/over-scrutinized-underfunded-and-unsupported-how-systemic-racism-affects-who-gets-grants-and-sector-workers-well-being/">here</a>.</p> Wed, 05 May 2021 15:33:44 +0000 Montreal needs noise observatory, experts say | Montreal Gazette /maxbellschool/node/2609 <p>August 2, 2021 | As part of their <a href="/maxbellschool/article/articles-policy-lab-briefs/public-policy-options-noise-pollution-management-reflection-montreal">2020 Policy Lab</a>, a team of Max Bell School students examined ways to measure and mitigate the effects of sound pollution in Montreal. In this Montreal Gazette piece, read about their analysis and the impacts it's having on public policy.</p> <p>Access the article <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-needs-noise-observatory-experts-say">here</a>.</p> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:18:38 +0000 Opinion: Biden’s refugee cap should prioritize Afghanistan’s religious minorities | The Washington Post /maxbellschool/node/2472 <p>April 26, 2021 | President Joe Biden's plan to fully withdraw American troops from Afghanistan has been met by extensive debate, but little of the discourse has centred on the plight of religious minorities—particularly Sikhs and Hindus—whose fate in Afghanistan remains worryingly uncertain.</p> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:36:44 +0000 Ontario announces paid sick leave program | CBC /maxbellschool/node/2476 <p>April 28, 2021 | MPP alumna <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20#PaisleySim">Paisley Sim</a>, who recently wrote an <a href="/maxbellschool/channels/news/how-fix-patchwork-system-paid-sick-leave-canada-irpp-330711">IRPP policy brief</a> on paid sick leave in Canada, was interviewed by the CBC after the Government of Ontario announced a plan to temporarily provide workers in the province with three paid sick days.</p> <p>Watch the interview <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1891238467974">here</a>.</p> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:46:20 +0000 How to fix the patchwork system of paid sick leave in Canada | IRPP /maxbellschool/node/2471 <p>April 23, 2021 | In our fragmented federal system, policies on issue like paid sick leave can vary drastically from province to province. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the problems with such disparities. In her recent brief for the Institute for Research on Public Policy, MPP alumna <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20#PaisleySim">Paisley Sim</a> laid out a solution that would ensure people across Canada get the support they need in this time of crisis.</p> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:20:11 +0000 Variation in the Canadian Provincial and Territorial Responses to Covid-19 | Blavatnik School /maxbellschool/node/2412 <p>In collaboration with Oxford University's Blavatnik School and Institute for Research on Public Policy and its Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation, Max Bell School alumni and <a href="/channels/channels/news/institute-research-public-policy-joins-max-bell-school-policy-scholars-program-323091">Policy Scholar</a> <a href="/maxbellschool/programs/current-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20#PaisleySim">Paisley Sim</a> co-authored a working paper that explores the relative stringency of COVID-19 policies in Canada.</p> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:30:50 +0000 The Emergencies Act is Dead | Canadian Science Policy Centre /maxbellschool/node/2388 <p>February 10, 2021 | As each province deals with their respective struggles in healthcare capacity, vaccination rates, travel restrictions, and other COVID-19 related policies, the federal government weighs the possibility declaring a national crisis. Take a look at what Max Bell School alumni Anil Wasif, Alexandra Ages, Ellen Rowe, and Leonardo Lozano have to say about the evolving landscape of federal pandemic policy in Canada. </p> <p><a href="https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/the-emergencies-act-is-dead/">Read the article</a></p> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:48:25 +0000 Towards an Understanding of Open Innovation Ecosystems Dynamics: The Case of Montreal New Tech /maxbellschool/node/2321 <p>December 7, 2020 | By observing the Montreal region's innovation ecosystem, this research paper, co-written by Max Bell School MPP student <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20#EuniceMercadoLara">Eunice Mercado-Lara</a>, presents a study case that aims to understand the main success factors for open innovation ecosystems (Chesbrough, 2003; Grandstrand &amp; Holgersson, 2020).</p> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:27:42 +0000 Rethinking Quebec’s Support for Electric Vehicles /maxbellschool/node/2234 <p>In this report for the Quebec government, our Director Christopher Ragan with the support of MPP students Matis Allali, Ruhee Ismail-Teja, Riad Katkhoda &amp; Charlotte Reboul examine how terminating electric vehicle subsidies can strengthen Quebec's climate policy.</p> <p><a href="/maxbellschool/files/maxbellschool/channels/attach/rethinking_quebecs_support_for_electric_vehicles.pdf">Read the report</a></p> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:13:12 +0000 Cities in Crisis Need Urgent Federal Support | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2033 <p>June 19, 2020 | The unfolding economic and public health crisis caused by COVID-19 has revealed cracks in healthcare while underscoring the challenges of Canada's decentralized fiscal federalism. With cities facing increased service delivery pressures and a steep decline in revenues, provinces must invest in municipal economic development on equal footing with the federal government.</p> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:23:59 +0000 Anti-Asian Racists Must Pay Legal Price | New Canadian Media /maxbellschool/node/2440 <p>March 19, 2021 | In this article for New Canadian Media, MPP candidate <a href="/maxbellschool/article/articles-mpp-our-people/our-mpp-students-camilla-shuang-liu">Camilla Liu</a> recounts the racism she has faced and explains why such bigotry must be met with legal consequences.</p> <p>Read the <a href="https://newcanadianmedia.ca/anti-asian-racists-must-pay-legal-price/">article</a>.</p> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:08:43 +0000 When It’s Measured, it Matters: Disaggregated Race Data in Canada | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2027 <p>June 17, 2020 | For years, advocates have been criticizing the Canadian government for neglecting to implement race-based data collection in policing, the justice system, health care, education, and employment. This kind of disaggregated data is essential for policy makers, as it exposes hidden data trends and establishes the scope of systemic inequality. In this Policy Magazine article, MPP candidate <a href="/maxbellschool/programs/current-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20#JanoahWillsie2" target="_blank">Janoah Willsie</a> illustrates the pressing need for race-based data c</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:57:14 +0000 COVID-19 and Canada’s Charities: An Existential Funding Crisis | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2025 <p>June 18, 2020 | From food banks to women’s shelters, the COVID-19 pandemic has left Canada’s charitable sector overstretched and underfunded like never before. Less funding means less operational capacity at a moment when demand for social services is anything but flattening. In this article, MPP student <a href="/maxbellschool/programs/current-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20#JamisonVoisin2" target="_blank">Jameson Voisin</a> expresses how, without urgent intervention, COVID-19 may be the final straw for many of Canada's charitable organizations.</p> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:58:09 +0000 Fixing the Mess of Ottawa’s LRT — All Aboard for Policy that Works | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2017 <p>June 16, 2020 | In 2007, the City of Ottawa adopted an Accountability and Transparency Policy, which outlined seven municipal governance principles to promote transparency.</p> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:14:18 +0000 It’s Time for Big Ideas – Time for a First Nations Universal Basic Income Program | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/2015 <p>June 15, 2020 | In Canada, First Nations people experience lower health, social, and education outcomes than non-First Nations Canadians across the board. These vulnerabilities have only been exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, Max Bell MPP candidate <a href="/maxbellschool/programs/current-students/mpp-cohort-2019-20/#KayliAvveduti">Kayli Avveduti</a> argues that economic reconciliation in the form of a Universal Basic Income could be a policy solution that pulls First Nations children and families out of poverty. </p> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:11:11 +0000