The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked urgent conversations on global market security and the threats and opportunities for Canada’s oil and gas industries. Dr. Robert “RJ” Johnston shared his expertise on global energy and geopolitics during a roundtable discussion hosted by the School of Public Policy in partnership with […]
Bryce Starlight says his experience supporting prosperity and self-determination with the Tsuut’ina Nation has convinced him it is a critical factor in driving successful Indigenous Reconciliation. As Vice President of Business Development of Taza Development Corp., Starlight has seen the impact of one of North America’s largest Indigenous economic development projects on Tsuut’ina land in […]
The agreement reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is rightly being celebrated in both countries and most global capitals. In a world filled with daily trade news that ranges from alarming to depressing, a rare, bright note is needed and well-received. However, the immediate questions arise as to what […]
Source: China Daily
In a trade war with the U.S., Canada doesn’t have much leverage against an economy that’s 10 times larger than our own. One of the few pressure points is energy: Canadian oil is one area where President Trump backed off on tariff threats. That’s why the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its corresponding takeover of […]
Source: Maclean's Magazine
Karen G. Garrido joined the Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) program with extensive knowledge and experience. Originally from Peru, Garrido is an economist with both a master’s degree in public policy and an MBA. She also received training from Johns Hopkins University and worked in international social development across labour, health, and education. Garrido gained experience […]
Media coverage this week focused on the geopolitical fallout following the arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. Experts from the School of Public Policy joined the conversation to share their insights. Martha Hall Findlay, Director, School of Public Policy, Dr. Trevor Tombe, Director, Economic and Fiscal Policy, and Dr. Robert (RJ) Johnston, Director, Energy and Natural Resources, each provided commentary on the risks and opportunities for Canada’s energy security, trade dependencies and policy. “We have to look after Canada’s best interests,” said Hall Findlay on CBC listen West of Centre podcast […]
Canada’s climate policy landscape is complex, with various orders of government implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Canadian Climate Policy Partnership (C2P2), led by Dr. Jennifer Winter, mitigates challenges associated with this complexity by providing a one-stop-shop for climate policy information. “C2P2 is a cross-Canada network of academics and societal partners engaging in Canadian climate policy research,” […]
By Dr. Robert (RJ) Johnston, Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy The seizure and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in Caracas on January 3rd raises both geopolitical and oil-sector questions for Canada. The geopolitical questions are complex and daunting. The oil market questions are complex but more manageable. Understanding […]
Source: Policy Magazine
Providing municipal services in rural and remote municipalities is a costly undertaking for local governments, and it is especially challenging when some people using those services aren’t helping to pay for them. For his Capstone project to earn his Master of Public Policy, William Dunstan wanted to understand how much greater that challenge is for municipalities in Northern Ontario […]