Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦
@jbroschek.bsky.social
Political Science Prof and Laurier Research Chair | Federalism/Multilevel Governance | Political Economy | (Active) Transportation and Infrastructure Policy | Kitchener/Waterloo Region
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Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦
@jbroschek.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Hello!
My research compares how governments address major policy challenges that cut across jurisdictions - from the local to the supranational level.
I currently work on
• trade + industrial policy
• transportation infrastructure policy
• local democratic governance
Recent op-ed contributions ⬇️
My research compares how governments address major policy challenges that cut across jurisdictions - from the local to the supranational level.
I currently work on
• trade + industrial policy
• transportation infrastructure policy
• local democratic governance
Recent op-ed contributions ⬇️
Probably he would have to go all the way back to Pearson for best practice.
And/or look into some findings from comparative federalism research.
And/or look into some findings from comparative federalism research.
I mean, fed-prov relations are messy by nature. But I’m not sure it helps when PMs (he’s not the first) are guided largely by a desire to prove they can do it better than their predecessors, and are disinterested in learning from those predecessors’ experiences.
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Probably he would have to go all the way back to Pearson for best practice.
And/or look into some findings from comparative federalism research.
And/or look into some findings from comparative federalism research.
Everything the premier says here should be part of a collaborative intergovernmental decision-making process.
Within a reformed First Ministers Conference.
Deliberations in public whenever possible. Indigenous representatives with seat at the table.
A meaningful contribution to "nation-building".
Within a reformed First Ministers Conference.
Deliberations in public whenever possible. Indigenous representatives with seat at the table.
A meaningful contribution to "nation-building".
British Columbians know our coast and the opportunities it can unlock better than anybody else.
We need to be at table to protect our coast, unlock prosperity and ensure a bright future for all Canadians.
We need to be at table to protect our coast, unlock prosperity and ensure a bright future for all Canadians.
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Everything the premier says here should be part of a collaborative intergovernmental decision-making process.
Within a reformed First Ministers Conference.
Deliberations in public whenever possible. Indigenous representatives with seat at the table.
A meaningful contribution to "nation-building".
Within a reformed First Ministers Conference.
Deliberations in public whenever possible. Indigenous representatives with seat at the table.
A meaningful contribution to "nation-building".
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Very happy that my paper on the future of US trade policy, co-authored with Alessia Invernizzi, is part of this special issue
Our online special issue, The Future of Global Governance and World Order, is out!
It features 15 short essays plus the editors' introduction, all #OpenAccess.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#IOFoGG
It features 15 short essays plus the editors' introduction, all #OpenAccess.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#IOFoGG
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Very happy that my paper on the future of US trade policy, co-authored with Alessia Invernizzi, is part of this special issue
Regardless of the pipeline question itself, the process + language is telling:
“Carney and Smith are personally brokering this deal, the federal official said”.
This may align with governing in econometrics, but it’s certainly not nation-building through deliberation.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
“Carney and Smith are personally brokering this deal, the federal official said”.
This may align with governing in econometrics, but it’s certainly not nation-building through deliberation.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney, Smith moving closer to a deal that could include B.C. oil pipeline: source | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are moving closer to reaching a deal on the future of Alberta's energy sector, according to a senior government official, and that memoran...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Regardless of the pipeline question itself, the process + language is telling:
“Carney and Smith are personally brokering this deal, the federal official said”.
This may align with governing in econometrics, but it’s certainly not nation-building through deliberation.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
“Carney and Smith are personally brokering this deal, the federal official said”.
This may align with governing in econometrics, but it’s certainly not nation-building through deliberation.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Very troubling. And hard not to see certain general similarities between Canada and the EU.
Unlike Trump 1.0, Trump 2.0 is poised to get what he wants.
This is also a consequence of the "politics as deal-making", instead of treating him as a collective action problem.
Unlike Trump 1.0, Trump 2.0 is poised to get what he wants.
This is also a consequence of the "politics as deal-making", instead of treating him as a collective action problem.
The EU is coming under enormous pressure right now to scrap the carbon border levy scheduled to take effect on 1 January.
But without CBAM, there is no functioning EU ETS. And without ETS, there is no EU climate policy.
#COP30 #Belem #UNFCCC
But without CBAM, there is no functioning EU ETS. And without ETS, there is no EU climate policy.
#COP30 #Belem #UNFCCC
Trump is unravelling the EU's climate plans
The EU was able to save global climate efforts during Trump's first term. But now European leaders are throwing in the towel, and even cancelling EU climate legislation at America's demand.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Very troubling. And hard not to see certain general similarities between Canada and the EU.
Unlike Trump 1.0, Trump 2.0 is poised to get what he wants.
This is also a consequence of the "politics as deal-making", instead of treating him as a collective action problem.
Unlike Trump 1.0, Trump 2.0 is poised to get what he wants.
This is also a consequence of the "politics as deal-making", instead of treating him as a collective action problem.
Imagine the PM + premiers would not have to “agree” to meet regularly, or express their "intent" to meet in-person:
“The Prime Minister and the premiers agreed to meet regularly, with the intent to meet in person in the new year.”
They would meet b/c it is institutionalized.
shorturl.at/ED9jp
“The Prime Minister and the premiers agreed to meet regularly, with the intent to meet in person in the new year.”
They would meet b/c it is institutionalized.
shorturl.at/ED9jp
Prime Minister Carney concludes First Ministers’ Meeting
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers. The Prime Minister updated the premiers on the government’s work to transform the Canadian economy – fro...
shorturl.at
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Imagine the PM + premiers would not have to “agree” to meet regularly, or express their "intent" to meet in-person:
“The Prime Minister and the premiers agreed to meet regularly, with the intent to meet in person in the new year.”
They would meet b/c it is institutionalized.
shorturl.at/ED9jp
“The Prime Minister and the premiers agreed to meet regularly, with the intent to meet in person in the new year.”
They would meet b/c it is institutionalized.
shorturl.at/ED9jp
The first First Ministers' Meeting since August 6 (also held virtually) seems to enjoy very high priority.
*High performance* executive federalism: Probably done in less than 3 hours.
*High performance* executive federalism: Probably done in less than 3 hours.
November 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The first First Ministers' Meeting since August 6 (also held virtually) seems to enjoy very high priority.
*High performance* executive federalism: Probably done in less than 3 hours.
*High performance* executive federalism: Probably done in less than 3 hours.
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It's kind of hard to look at decisions like this writ large across the West right now, and not feel like we are actively choosing to fuel (ha) our own decline. It's hard to look at what China is doing with clean energy on a scale never seen and think, yeah, we're better positioned for the future.
German taxpayers are handing BMW €273m to once again attempt to push hydrogen-powered cars, when battery prices have once again dropped >50% in the past ~18 month and CATL is on its 5th-gen LFP battery.
CATL, BYD et al must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Sigh.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
CATL, BYD et al must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Sigh.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
Wasserstoff-Autos: BMW erhält staatliche Förderung zur Entwicklung
Hat der Einsatz von Wasserstoff eine Zukunft bei der Autoentwicklung? BMW glaubt nach wie vor daran. Jetzt erhält der Konzern eine staatliche Förderung für die Weiterentwicklung der Technologie.
www.spiegel.de
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It's kind of hard to look at decisions like this writ large across the West right now, and not feel like we are actively choosing to fuel (ha) our own decline. It's hard to look at what China is doing with clean energy on a scale never seen and think, yeah, we're better positioned for the future.
And not only the auto sector. But this would require moving from industrial policies to real industrial strategy: I.e. an honest, encompassing analysis of sectoral viability and corresponding policy needs to facilitate a long-term, fair transition of Canada's established socio-economic model.
It would lead to a very serious, incredibly difficult conversation about the future of the auto sector, and long-term planning for an economy that doesn’t look like it does today.
November 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
And not only the auto sector. But this would require moving from industrial policies to real industrial strategy: I.e. an honest, encompassing analysis of sectoral viability and corresponding policy needs to facilitate a long-term, fair transition of Canada's established socio-economic model.
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Colleagues and I have been promoting the need for a Royal Commission on the future of Canada’s economy for the better part of a year. That many are only now starting to realize that the US *really* isn’t interested in economic cooperation highlights the need for this vital national conversation.
Open letter to the next prime minister: We need a royal commission on Canada’s future
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November 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Colleagues and I have been promoting the need for a Royal Commission on the future of Canada’s economy for the better part of a year. That many are only now starting to realize that the US *really* isn’t interested in economic cooperation highlights the need for this vital national conversation.
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A comprehensive trade and security deal with the US was never, ever possible: an ongoing series.
It is frustrating that this basic point is only now starting to become the conventional wisdom, a full year (actually, seven years) after governments had all the facts necessary to reach this conclusion.
It is frustrating that this basic point is only now starting to become the conventional wisdom, a full year (actually, seven years) after governments had all the facts necessary to reach this conclusion.
Opinion: U.S. use of poison pills in Asian trade deals signals trouble for Canada in USMCA renegotiations
Restrictive provisions are intended to give Washington an economic edge against Beijing
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A comprehensive trade and security deal with the US was never, ever possible: an ongoing series.
It is frustrating that this basic point is only now starting to become the conventional wisdom, a full year (actually, seven years) after governments had all the facts necessary to reach this conclusion.
It is frustrating that this basic point is only now starting to become the conventional wisdom, a full year (actually, seven years) after governments had all the facts necessary to reach this conclusion.
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You are absolutely right Mr. Carney that great cities need great public transit. That's why your government should fund ION light rail to connect Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge across the great rivers that divide them (Grand River, Speed River, Highway 401)
But seriously please fund ION expansion
But seriously please fund ION expansion
The REM is essential infrastructure — an automated light metro system across Greater Montréal that will connect more and more of the city as it grows.
Great cities have great public transit, and that’s what we’re investing to build more of across Canada in Budget 2025.
Great cities have great public transit, and that’s what we’re investing to build more of across Canada in Budget 2025.
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM
You are absolutely right Mr. Carney that great cities need great public transit. That's why your government should fund ION light rail to connect Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge across the great rivers that divide them (Grand River, Speed River, Highway 401)
But seriously please fund ION expansion
But seriously please fund ION expansion
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What a terrible time to be capable of imagination.
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
What a terrible time to be capable of imagination.
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MAGA wants to destroy the German conservatives / Christian Democrats. They are aiming for regime change. www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
MAGA wants to destroy the German conservatives / Christian Democrats. They are aiming for regime change. www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Parochial.
The damage done by certain councillors, mayors + columnists contributing to this mess is immense.
It will take decades until an Ontario government may re-consider allowing one of the most effective tools to tackle the root cause of the problem: speed.
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
The damage done by certain councillors, mayors + columnists contributing to this mess is immense.
It will take decades until an Ontario government may re-consider allowing one of the most effective tools to tackle the root cause of the problem: speed.
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
Speed cameras are dead, and Ford gets another 9 lives
Premier Ford made a U-turn when he ordered speed cameras to stop issuing fines, but it’s a welcome move that will extend his political life, Luisa D’Amato writes
www.therecord.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Parochial.
The damage done by certain councillors, mayors + columnists contributing to this mess is immense.
It will take decades until an Ontario government may re-consider allowing one of the most effective tools to tackle the root cause of the problem: speed.
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
The damage done by certain councillors, mayors + columnists contributing to this mess is immense.
It will take decades until an Ontario government may re-consider allowing one of the most effective tools to tackle the root cause of the problem: speed.
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
Imagine we had an ambitious, integrated industrial strategy that aims at decoupling economic growth from emissions across all sectors and policies, based on a Canadian Green Deal framework.
We could maybe join this list of 35 countries at some point.
theconversation.com/the-worlds-c...
We could maybe join this list of 35 countries at some point.
theconversation.com/the-worlds-c...
The world’s carbon emissions continue to rise. But 35 countries show progress in cutting carbon
In 2025 the world has fallen short, again, of peaking and reducing its fossil fuel use. But there are many countries on a path to greener energy.
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Imagine we had an ambitious, integrated industrial strategy that aims at decoupling economic growth from emissions across all sectors and policies, based on a Canadian Green Deal framework.
We could maybe join this list of 35 countries at some point.
theconversation.com/the-worlds-c...
We could maybe join this list of 35 countries at some point.
theconversation.com/the-worlds-c...
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Oh, Canada...
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Oh, Canada...
One structural problem of Canadian federalism on full display - it has obviously been too long ago:
"Dear Prime Minister: Canada’s relationship with the United States has changed significantly since the last time First Ministers met."
"Dear Prime Minister: Canada’s relationship with the United States has changed significantly since the last time First Ministers met."
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
One structural problem of Canadian federalism on full display - it has obviously been too long ago:
"Dear Prime Minister: Canada’s relationship with the United States has changed significantly since the last time First Ministers met."
"Dear Prime Minister: Canada’s relationship with the United States has changed significantly since the last time First Ministers met."
Instead of emulating Pearson by revitalizing FMCs to deliberate collaboratively - and to some extent publicly - nation-building projects, Ottawa seems to prefer bilateral conversations after which new projects are announced.
This is reminiscent of what…
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
This is reminiscent of what…
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Next round of major projects getting government fast-track coming Thursday: Carney
The second round of major so-called nation-building projects will be announced this Thursday in Prince Rupert, B.C., Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Instead of emulating Pearson by revitalizing FMCs to deliberate collaboratively - and to some extent publicly - nation-building projects, Ottawa seems to prefer bilateral conversations after which new projects are announced.
This is reminiscent of what…
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
This is reminiscent of what…
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Maybe we would see a different pattern if the federal government had taken seriously proposals to foster a broader “national dialogue” (A. Roberts), e.g. by establishing something like a Royal Commission for the 21st century.
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/03/roya...
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/03/roya...
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Maybe we would see a different pattern if the federal government had taken seriously proposals to foster a broader “national dialogue” (A. Roberts), e.g. by establishing something like a Royal Commission for the 21st century.
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/03/roya...
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/03/roya...
From Laurier's John Milloy, former Ontario cabinet minister. Worth reading.
www.therecord.com/opinion/cont...
www.therecord.com/opinion/cont...
The Ford government needs to know this is unacceptable
Why are political staffers – not ministry officials – making decisions about who gets taxpayer funds?
www.therecord.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
From Laurier's John Milloy, former Ontario cabinet minister. Worth reading.
www.therecord.com/opinion/cont...
www.therecord.com/opinion/cont...
Excellent op-ed. Federalism seems almost just like a minor inconvenience rather than a constituent element of effective policy-making for the long-term.
And an element in dire need for reform, I would add.
And an element in dire need for reform, I would add.
GIFT LINK - My Toronto Star op-ed on the federal budget, and the failure to account for provincial action on post-secondary education. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Mark Carney’s budget is blind to the real causes of Canada’s problems
The prime minister's first budget emphasizes infrastructure and resource extraction but fails to leverage our most significant economic drivers.
www.thestar.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Excellent op-ed. Federalism seems almost just like a minor inconvenience rather than a constituent element of effective policy-making for the long-term.
And an element in dire need for reform, I would add.
And an element in dire need for reform, I would add.
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Great piece by @theturner.bsky.social.
"There might be a moment, nearer at hand than many expect, when a revolution too cheap to contain and too big to ignore forces Canada to choose more conclusively which side of the divide will best fuel its future."
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
"There might be a moment, nearer at hand than many expect, when a revolution too cheap to contain and too big to ignore forces Canada to choose more conclusively which side of the divide will best fuel its future."
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: A decade after the Paris Agreement, the clean economy is winning
As the world’s climate negotiators gather in Brazil, they must understand that the energy transition is now inevitable
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Great piece by @theturner.bsky.social.
"There might be a moment, nearer at hand than many expect, when a revolution too cheap to contain and too big to ignore forces Canada to choose more conclusively which side of the divide will best fuel its future."
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
"There might be a moment, nearer at hand than many expect, when a revolution too cheap to contain and too big to ignore forces Canada to choose more conclusively which side of the divide will best fuel its future."
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
“It’s disappointing to see that there isn’t a strong emphasis by the government on estimating the expecting emissions from each tax credit, and as well estimating the value for money for Canadians in these large-scale subsidies”
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Watchdog warns of low uptake of emissions-reduction measures as Ottawa seeks to spend billions more
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco says Ottawa’s investments in projects to reduce emissions have been implemented poorly
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“It’s disappointing to see that there isn’t a strong emphasis by the government on estimating the expecting emissions from each tax credit, and as well estimating the value for money for Canadians in these large-scale subsidies”
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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