Joseph Leger (he/him)
jleger-irpp.bsky.social
Joseph Leger (he/him)
@jleger-irpp.bsky.social
Vice-President of Communications and External Relations at the Institute for Research on Public Policy.
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@lapresse.ca parle de nous! Notre étude montre que, malgré l’appui à une «seule économie canadienne», le système continue de récompenser le protectionnisme provincial.

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Diya Jiang, @danielbeland.bsky.social & @trevortombe.bsky.social

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Étude | Le rêve d’« une seule économie canadienne » se heurte à la réalité
La volonté du gouvernement Carney d’avoir « une économie canadienne plutôt que treize » a beau être « attrayante » politiquement, elle se heurte à un système qui « récompense le protectionnisme provin...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Calls for a “One Canadian Economy” have grown amid U.S. tariffs. But new IRPP research finds govts face strong incentives to maintain interprovincial trade barriers.

📄Diya Jiang, @danielbeland.bsky.social & @trevortombe.bsky.social identify obstacles and solutions. centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
The Politics of Internal Trade: Narratives, Public Opinion and Canadian Federalism - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Introduction In response to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, triggered by Donald Trump’s return to the White House, calls to liberalize trade within Canada have gained unpre...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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The information environment is chaotic and it’s not accidental.

@caulfieldtim.bsky.social joins Futureproofing Canada to unpack how misinformation spreads, why fake reviews work and what this means for trust and public policy.

🎧👇
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January 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Canada can attract more than just big-city investment 🌍💼

In the latest Futureproofing Canada, Laurel Broten, CEO of Invest in Canada, explains how foreign investment strengthens communities, supports jobs, & drives industries.

🎧Available wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/fore...
January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The power of online reviews 🎙️

Why does misinformation spread so easily? @caulfieldtim.bsky.social breaks it down on Futureproofing Canada.

🎧 Full episode: YouTube + wherever you get your podcasts.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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As 2025 wraps up, we’re feeling grateful.

It was a year of urgent questions for Canada. Thanks to your support, we spent it doing independent, evidence-based research Canadians can trust.

Support research that matters. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/8525
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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New Futureproofing Canada episode with @caulfieldtim.bsky.social is out now!

He & Jennifer discuss how misinformation shapes beliefs and policy, and what Canada can do to strengthen media literacy and critical thinking.

Available on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts
irpp.org/podcast/misi...
The Age of Misinformation: What It Means for Canada’s Future - IRPP
In this episode, Futureproofing Canada host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Timothy Caulfield about the impact of misinformation in Canada.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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You’re not going to want to miss this lively discussion about place-based skills development strategies from around the world!

Register today: fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@shaimaayassin.bsky.social @jimbostanford.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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In 2015, only 16% strongly agreed Canada had too much immigration. By 2024, that number doubled to 33%.

This IRPP paper by @randybesco.bsky.social and @natashagoel.bsky.social reveals a striking reversal in Canadians’ views on immigration: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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En 2015, seulement 16% des Canadiens étaient fortement d’avis que l’immigration était trop élevée. En 2024, ce chiffre a doublé à 33%.

Cette recherche IRPP par @randybesco.bsky.social & @natashagoel.bsky.social révèle un renversement majeur dans l’opinion publique: centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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On Dec 9,IRPP & @fsc-ccf.bsky.social will discuss their latest research on place-based skills development. IRPP will present findings, followed by a panel w/ @shaimaayassin.bsky.social, Jennifer Robson & @jimbostanford.bsky.social, moderated by Alex Stephens.

🎟️ fsc-ccf-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Christopher Deacon (President & CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social) explains how Canadian identity, diverse and distinctive, is expressed through arts and culture and can inspire resilience and pride.

Full podcast episode available on all platforms & our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ho4uJSRH7Zk
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Vous souhaitez découvrir ce que le Canada peut apprendre d'autres pays qui misent sur le développement des compétences axé sur le lieu ? Nos 8 études de cas internationales et notre rapport final sont désormais en ligne, en partenariat avec le Centre des Compétences futures: irpp.org/fr/developpe...
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Curious what Canada can learn from other countries doing place-based skills development?

Our 8 new international case studies and synthesis report are out now, in partnership with the Future Skills Center: irpp.org/place-based-...
December 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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🎙️Why the Arts matter.

New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.

🎧Listen wherever you get your podcasts: irpp.org/podcast/futu...
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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🚨 Major IRPP report release today!

Canada needs a bold industrial strategy to secure its future. This report lays out the roadmap, from housing innovation to trade diversification & Indigenous economic Reconciliation.

Read our recommendations: tinyurl.com/72ees5fn
Building for the Future: How Industrial Policy Can Strengthen Canada’s Economy and Sovereignty - IRPP
A report from the IRPP shows how a smart industrial policy strategy can help Canadian governments address unprecedented challenges.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM