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Considerations for Independent Schools in Alberta’s School Construction Accelerator Program
As the Government of Alberta studies how to structure funding for independent schools in Alberta’s School Construction Accelerator Program, this brief outlines several considerations for the program’s design.
Oct 16, 2024
The Frustration of Canada’s Over-Credentialed Working Class
More than half of those in working-class jobs are overqualified for the work they do.
Oct 10, 2024
Benefits for Whom?
Assessing British Columbia’s Community Benefits Agreement
Sep 12, 2024
Federal Consultation on Early Learning and Child Care
In response to the ESDC Discussion Guide, we outline why the Canada-wide child care program does not meet the needs of low-income families and offer recommendations to better serve all Canadian families.
Sep 12, 2024
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Education
Cardus Education studies excellence in education, graduate outcomes, and the development and accessibility of diverse schooling options to meet student and family needs.
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Cardus Work & Economics studies policies related to organized labour, work, gambling and saving, and charities in order to support the common good.
Family
Cardus Family studies the family, child care, and marriage, as well as the ways they can help strengthen civil society.
Spirited Citizenship
Cardus Spirited Citizenship supports the ongoing development of the common good at a city scale, exploring social structures, relational networks, and emerging ideas and practices.
Health
Cardus Health encourages the development of social systems that support the desire for a natural death, improve the quality and availability of palliative care, and equip patients and caregivers in end-of-life situations.
Faith Communities
Cardus Faith Communities studies Canadians’ freedom of religion and conscience, the place and role of religion in society, and the ways in which religious congregations contribute to the common good.
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We use standard social-scientific methods and put our reports through a peer review process, using outside experts to evaluate and strengthen the quality of our work before publishing it.
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View All Media CoverageAgar: Unsaved Millions Mean Residents Don’t Matter at City Hall
"When a city council won’t do strong fiscal management, it takes the easy path and just raises taxes," writes columnist Jerry Agar.
Oct 29, 2024
Unfair Bidding for Construction Contracts Costs Toronto Millions
Why does Toronto insist on paying more for its construction projects, when Cardus research has shown that fair and open bidding would save hundreds of millions of dollars?
Oct 28, 2024
Assisted Dying ‘Abused’ in Canada, Admits Group That Helped Legalise It
“Had proponents of legal euthanasia listened to ... disability groups initially we might not be in this situation," said Rebecca Vachon, health program director at Cardus.
Oct 28, 2024
Why the U.S. Should Not Follow Canada’s Lead on Child Care
Canada's national daycare program has completely destabilized the sector and made it more difficult to access child care programs.
Oct 21, 2024