In the absence of payday loan alternatives for people short on cash and credit, new regulations should first seek to do no harm, Brian Dijkema and Johanna Lewis argue in the Globe and Mail.
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Op-Ed
Payday Loans Are Awful and New Government Rules May Not Help
September 3, 2023
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News
Are Families Fleeing Public Schools?
Families have education options beyond their neighbourhood schools. What policies can enhance and improve access to those options?
September 1, 2023
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News
One Simple Change Could Save Toronto Millions of Dollars
Toronto could make a real dent in its $46.5 billion shortfall if it allowed all qualified bidders to compete for construction contracts, Renze Nauta tells Newstalk 1010.
August 31, 2023
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Op-Ed
A Simple Fix to Help Solve Toronto’s $46.5 Billion Budget Problem
Before increasing taxes or cutting services, Toronto should make a simple reform that could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year: open tendering.
August 30, 2023
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News
Ontario Should Do More than Ban Athletes from Gambling Ads
Brian Dijkema, VP of External Affairs at Cardus, tells CTV News Ontario should reform gambling to help those most hurt by it.
August 30, 2023
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News
New study shows religious women have – and desire – more kids
“Religion supplies a set of moral and philosophical logics that help people deal with difficulties in life, a sense of meaning to overcome challenges, and a community to support you in difficult times." Lyman Stone speaks with Canadian Affairs about Cardus research on religion and fertility.
August 18, 2023
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Op-Ed
Public funds for independent schools is a worthwhile investment in society
"Good education is in the public interest." Could increasing public funding for independent schools reduce socioeconomic disparities in education?
August 8, 2023
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Anti-MAiD Forces ‘Need to Tell Better Stories’
A Cardus panel discussion looks on assisted suicide in Canada looks at how we got here and how things can change.
August 1, 2023
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Op-Ed
Staff Shortages a Bad Look for Canada’s Expensive Daycare Program
The success of the federal government’s national daycare plan hinges on parents actually gaining access to subsidized spaces.
July 27, 2023