As more Canadians face housing uncertainty, the traditional poverty line is no longer adequate for determining the need for government assistance. New research from the School of Public Policy recommends the Homelessness Income Cut Off (HICO) as a better tool for policymakers. The HICO focuses on the income necessary to prevent homelessness after individuals and […]
In an increasingly unpredictable and insecure world, there is an opportunity for the resources sector to seize the moment and help build a more resilient Alberta and Canada. As the global order that’s underpinned economic stability for decades is tested by political upheaval, protectionist trade policies and the decline of multilateral organizations, the Alberta Chamber of Resources (ACR) also sees generational opportunities for economic development. Canada is at a critical, yet promising, point to secure our future economic and social prosperity, said ACR President Brian Humphreys. “It’s critical in terms of how the aggressive tariff war initiated by the United States has undermined access to our most important trading […]
For Nazifa Rahman, sustainability is not just a professional interest, it is a responsibility shaped by history, community and future generations. “We carry our ancestors’ resilience and generations of prayers,” she said. “We owe the future more than survival.” Rahman, was recently recognized among Alberta’s Top 30 Under 30 by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation. She is completing the Sustainable Energy Development […]
How conflict in the Middle East could propel the country to energy-superpower status By Robert J. Johnston From Alberta’s oil sands to Newfoundland’s offshore petroleum, Canada has some of the largest oil and gas reserves in the world. But despite this abundance, it’s mostly been a price taker within the global market—in other words, events elsewhere […]
Source: Maclean's Magazine
As higher oil prices upend the revenue forecasts in the Alberta government’s Budget 2026, economist Trevor Tombe told a Forum audience the province needs to brace for more oil price volatility with its finances. The surge in oil revenues could turn the forecast budget deficit into a surplus if prices remain high but Tombe noted the province has a greater reliance on rollercoaster resource revenues for a balanced budget than at any time […]
As our population ages, it is critical that older adults are not simply dismissed with stale stereotypes but are valued as productive members of the community. Experts from the University of Calgary’s Centre on Aging recently facilitated a Forum discussion at the School of Public Policy for students and the public on how ageism manifests […]
Learning about trade negotiations is one thing but immersing in simulated bargaining sessions is an entirely new ball game, providing students with an elevated learning experience beyond the classroom. A group of Master of Public Policy (MPP) students at the School of Public Policy got a firsthand look at the complexity of global trade diplomacy through an immersive negotiation simulation organized by the New North […]
The price tag for male perpetration of domestic violence is immeasurable but a new study from the School of Public Policy puts the costs for policing, justice system and victim-related expenses alone in Calgary at $58 million a year. The research paper, It Costs More to Do Nothing: Preventing Male Perpetration of Domestic Violence, found that failing to prevent domestic violence is far more costly than investing in early intervention. “We cannot […]
Jim and Barbara Palmer were integral to the launch of the School of Public Policy in 2011 and left a legacy of supporting efforts to make Canada a better, more compassionate and prosperous country for the good of all Canadians. Barbara Palmer died on Jan. 31 at age 96. She was well known as a […]