JSGS Policy Brief
The Policy Brief is a digital and print publication, written by JSGS scholars and leading policy experts, to provide context and perspective on important public issues and to further discussion and debate within the public sector. It provides policy makers and those interested in policy formation with timely and expert analysis, observations and potential policy approaches to relevant issues concerning the public.
Pipeline Policy, Politics and the Public Interest
By: Dale Eisler, Senior Policy Fellow, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
The dispute between the governments of Alberta, British Columbia and Canada over the proposed Trans-Mountain pipeline presents a compelling case study on a fundamental challenge th...
Ensuring prosperity: A new Canadian trade agenda
By: Colin Robertson, former Canadian Diplomat and Federal Trade Official
Trade is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy and society. The very idea of Canada was formed on the need to create a union based on trade and commerce.
Are superclusters sensible policy?
By: Peter W.B. Phillips, Distinguished Profressor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy; Director, Johnson Shoyama Centre for the Study of Science and Innovation Policy
After two years of anticipation and competition, the federal government announced Feb 15 the five winning “superclusters” designed to spur economic development and innovation in Ca...
The grim reality of Canada’s biggest policy failure
By: Dale Eisler, Senior Policy Fellow, JSGS
When it comes to judging a public policy approach, the starting point is to agree there is a reality that, based on existing social and economic norms, is unacceptable. With that ...
Assessing Social Impact Bonds in Canada
By: Iryna Khovrenkov, Assistant Professor, JSGS, University of Regina; and Cindy Kobayashi, President, 4Change Consulting
In 2015, as part of his mandate letters, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau identified the development of a Social Finance and Social Innovation Strategy as a priority. With Canada faci...
An Effective Retail and Distribution Model for Recreational Cannabis
By: Dr. Jason Childs, U of R Associate Professor; George Hartner, U of R Lecturer
The looming legalization of recreational cannabis is a policy decision by the Government of Canada that has far-reaching social and economic implications.