The Mowat Centre in the News
More work needed on Ottawa's fix for foreign workers
April 30th, 2013 in Globe and Mail
Mowat Centre EI Task Force research cited in the Globe and Mail.
How to curb precarious employment
April 19th, 2013 in Toronto Star
The United Way's Susan McIsaac and Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on precarious employment.
New Canada/U.S. council will tackle problems of Great Lakes
April 11th, 2013 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn and CUSLI Director David Kocan in the Toronto Star on the founding of the new CGLR.
An Argument in Favor of BOC Intervention to Temper Loonie’s Strength
April 10th, 2013 in The Wall Street Journal
New Mowat research on Canadian currency exchange in the Wall Street Journal
Currency speculation: A case for loonie intervention
April 9th, 2013 in The Globe and Mail
New Mowat economic research cited in the Globe and Mail.
Ontario shortchanged by equalization payment rules
April 6th, 2013 in The Toronto Star
Toronto Star opinion column on Mowat Centre's $11B gap report and equalization.
Ontario can no longer take one for the team
April 4th, 2013 in The Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail commentary piece on the future of fiscal federalism in light of the Mowat Centre's $11B gap report.
Ontario must press to close $11B fiscal gap: Editorial
April 2nd, 2013 in The Toronto Star
Toronto Star editorial calling on Ontario government to press Ottawa on fiscal issues.
Ontario has $11B fiscal gap with Ottawa, study finds
April 2nd, 2013 in CBC News
CBC News coverage of the Mowat Centre's $11B gap research report.
Ontario Premier Wynne plans to press for better deal from federal government
April 2nd, 2013 in The Toronto Star
Premier Wynne responds to the Mowat Centre's $11B gap report.
New ‘fiscal gap’ study finds Ottawa milking Ontario of $11 billion a year
April 1st, 2013 in Toronto Star
Toronto Star exclusive on Mowat's $11B gap report
Ontario Still Paying More Than It Gets Despite 'Have-Not' Status, Study Finds
April 1st, 2013 in The Huffington Post Canada
Huffington Post article regarding Mowat Centre $11B gap report.
Ontario being milked for $11 billion, according to public policy group
April 1st, 2013 in Yahoo! News Canada
Yahoo! News coverage of Mowat Centre's $11B gap report.
Ontario unfairly strained by $11-billion ‘fiscal gap’: report
April 1st, 2013 in The Globe and Mail
Canadian Press coverage of Mowat Centre's $11B gap report.
Ottawa defends amount of transfer payments to Ontario
April 1st, 2013 in The Toronto Star
Federal and provincial reaction to Mowat Centre's $11B gap report.
Money still flows out of ‘have-not’ Ontario
March 30th, 2013 in Toronto Star
Noah Zon and Matthew Mendelsohn discuss inequities in federal programs and services
The inequity in equalization
March 7th, 2013 in The Windsor Star
Mowat Centre equalization research featured in the Windsor Star.
New Toronto electoral boundary map carves out riding for waterfront-condo dwellers
February 27th, 2013 in Toronto Star
Mowat Centre Fellow Mike Pal in the Toronto Star on new electoral ridings in the GTA.
Is there a thriving underground economy in Canada?
February 25th, 2013 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Executive Fellow Peter Spiro in the Globe and Mail questions whether or not there is a thriving underground economy in Canada.
Chamber working to strengthen provincial economy
February 6th, 2013 in Inside Halton
Mowat-Ontario Chamber of Commerce research on Ontario's economy featured in InsideHalton.com
Ontario's next premier promises she won't be like McGuinty
January 31st, 2013 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Equalization research cited by Kathleen Wynn in the Globe and Mail.
Ontario firms bullish about own prospects, see glass half-full
January 29th, 2013 in The Globe and Mail
New Mowat research on Ontario's economy cited in the Globe & Mail.
Report says Ontario is big loser in broken equalization program
December 21st, 2012 in National Post
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn quoted on new Equalization report and Ontario's fiscal position.
Why universities are teaching "Indovation"
December 17th, 2012 in Huffington Post
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn discussing diaspora networks in India, in the Huffington Post.
Ontario abandons voter equality
December 10th, 2012 in National Post
Mowat Fellow Mike Pal and Mowat Policy Analyst Melissa Molson on Ontario's lack of rep-by-pop in the National Post.
The Solution to Homelessness Is In Our Hands
December 7th, 2012 in The Toronto Star
Mowat researcher James Hughes proposes policy solutions for the homelessness issue in Canada in the Toronto Star.
After all the time and money invested, will e-health ever deliver on its promise?
December 5th, 2012 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Fellow Will Falk discusses Mowat Shifting Gears Health research in the Globe & Mail.
Looking to California for higher education policy inspiration
November 28th, 2012 in National Post
Mowat researcher and SPPG faculty member Ian Clark on Ontario's higher education policy in the National Post.
Ontario Liberal contender Kathleen Wynne looks for fairer deal from Ottawa
November 27th, 2012 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn and Mowat equalization research cited in the Globe & Mail.
Proposed electoral map for Ontario doesn’t increase voter equality, experts argue
November 20th, 2012 in The Montreal Gazette
Mowat Rep-By-Pop research cited in the Montreal Gazette.
Shaking up Toronto's federal election map upsets communities
November 12th, 2012 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Fellow Michael Pal discusses electoral boundary issues for Ontario in The Toronto Star.
Sports landscape in flux
November 3rd, 2012 in Montreal Gazette
Mowat Centre NHL research cited in the Montreal Gazette.
Peel launches poverty reduction plan
October 24th, 2012 in Mississauga.com
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn quoted in the Mississauga News on Peel's new poverty reduction plan.
The hoser effect: could Waterloo Region fix the NHL lockout?
October 18th, 2012 in The Record.com
Mowat NHL research cited in the Waterloo Record
Raw deal: The Canadian resource economy -- Part 2
October 18th, 2012 in Rabble.ca
Mowat Energy research cited on Rabble.ca
Federal transfer payment overhaul could be costly for B.C.
October 10th, 2012 in The Vancouver Sun
Mowat equalization research cited in The Vancouver Sun.
Staples: Alberta boundary commission stands up for voter equality
October 5th, 2012 in The Edmonton Journal
Mowat Fellow Michael Pal cited in Edmonton Journal article on rep-by-pop.
NHL needs to acknowledge the 'hoser effect'
September 28th, 2012 in Globe and Mail
Mowat NHL research cited in the Globe and Mail
Energy Superpower-or Underachiever?
September 25th, 2012 in U of T Magazine
The University of Toronto Magazine takes an in-depth look at new Mowat energy research
Canada not an 'energy superpower': report
September 6th, 2012 in The Globe and Mail
New research from the Mowat Centre's energy research hub cited in the Globe and Mail.
Canada is not an engery superpower, desperately needs new, national strategy
September 6th, 2012 in Maclean's Magazine
New Mowat Centre energy research cited in Maclean's magazine.
How to take charge of Canada's energy technology future
September 6th, 2012 in iPolitics
Mowat energy researcher Tatiana Khanberg's op-ed featured in iPolitics.
More Reform Needed on Canadian Electoral Boundaries
September 5th, 2012 in Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn and Mowat Fellow Michael Pal on the new electoral boundaries for Canada.
EI changes must be examined at the regional level
July 23rd, 2012 in The Globe & Mail
David Campbell discusses his views on the Mowat Centre's EI research and proposals in the Globe and Mail.
EI changes to hit new workers in big cities hardest, study says
July 11th, 2012 in The Toronto Star
New Mowat EI research cited in the Toronto Star.
Canada Resource Riches Dig an East-West Split
June 25th, 2012 in Wall Street Journal
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Wall Street Journal on east-west economic and resource tensions in Canada.
Hot job market feeds Alberta's record population boom
June 22nd, 2012 in Globe and Mail
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe and Mail discussing how new changes to EI legislation are affecting the Canadian job market.
Regulating remittance fees makes sense
June 8th, 2012 in iPolitics
Mowat policy associate Jon Medow on iPoltics discussing a new proposed law for remittances.
Flow-through shares should be for all, not just resource companies
June 8th, 2012 in the Financial Post
Mowat innovation research cited in the Financial Post.
Changes to EI leave the job unfinished
June 4th, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn's op-ed in the Globe and Mail discussing changes to federal EI regulations.
National energy plan near impossible
June 3rd, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe and Mail discussing a national energy strategy for Canada.
EI: An inequitable system that distorts the labour market
May 30th, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat researcher David Gray discusses recent changes to federal EI legislation in the Globe & Mail.
Do EI reforms make the grade?
May 30th, 2012 in Business News Network video
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on Business News Network on new changes to federal EI legislation.
Power Play with Don Martin: Will abuse of system stop?
May 28th, 2012 in CTV News video
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn speaks to Don Martin about new changes to federal EI legislation.
Do the proposed changes to the EI system sound fair to you?
May 28th, 2012 in in CPAC video
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn on CPAC's
Sweeping EI changes usher in three new tiers of jobless workers
May 25th, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe & Mail on new changes to federal EI legislation.
Why fixing what's really wrong with EI won't be easy
May 23rd, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe and Mail on the systemic problems with the EI program.
Chris Selley’s Full Pundit: EI needs reinventing, not tweaking
May 23rd, 2012 in the National Post
The National Post's Chris Selley cites the convincing Mowat research that appeared in a recent Ottawa Citizen editorial on EI.
EI rules are from a different era
May 22nd, 2012 in the Ottawa Citizen
An Ottawa Citizen editorial on the EI program extensively citing Mowat Centre EI research.
Reinventing Canada's tax sytem
May 18th, 2012 in the National Post
Mowat researcher Jean-François Tremblay's op-ed in the National Post on Canada's tax system.
EI recipients asked to consider moving to find job in study
May 17th, 2012 in CBC News
Mowat policy associate Jon Medow on CBC.ca on new proposed changes to EI legislation.
Federal study suggests moving EI recipients to areas with more jobs
May 17th, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat policy associate Jon Medow in the Canadian Press on proposed changes to EI legislation.
Tories have right jobless policy, wrong reaction
May 17th, 2012 in National Post
Mowat Centre EI Task Force research cited in the National Post.
Workers won't be forced to take unsuitable jobs: Finley
May 15th, 2012 in CTV News
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on CTV.ca discussing changes to federal EI legislation.
Reform to treat all workers alike
May 15th, 2012 in CTV News
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on CTV's Power Play with Don Martin on impending changes to federal EI legislation.
Budget bill gives Conservatives broad power over EI rules
May 3rd, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat policy associate Jon Medow in the Globe and Mail on new changes to the EI program.
Ontario, doctors brace for showdown over fees
May 1st, 2012 in the Ottawa Citizen
Mowat health care research cited in Ottawa Citizen piece on negotiations about doctors' salaries.
Canada needs temporary unemployment assistance program: Report
April 18th, 2012 in HR Reporter
Canadian HR Reporter discusses the new Mowat paper on Temporary Unemployment Assistance (TUA).
Canada needs temporary unemployment assistance
April 17th, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
The Globe & Mail covers new Mowat EI research on a proposed Temporary Unemployment Assistance program.
Federal funding for job training shouldn't be linked to EI
April 17th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on the Mowat Centre's proposed Temporary Unemployment Assistance (TUA) program.
Budget season means open season in bitter federal-provincial relations
April 2nd, 2012 in the Canadian Press
Mowat Policy Director Josh Hjartarson comments on Ontario's fiscal capacity in The Canadian Press.
Health transfer data show Alberta wins at other provinces' expense
March 21st, 2012 in the Winnipeg Free Press
Mowat Policy Director Josh Hjartarson on new health transfer data and how it relates to Ontario.
Ontario staggers under burden of fiscal federalism
March 7th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star discussing how Ontario fares under fiscal federalism.
Don't pit young against old
March 2nd, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat researcher Thomas Klassen follows up his pension research paper with a new op-ed in the Globe & Mail.
Alberta needs to earn national support for oil sands
March 1st, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on Alberta, Ontario and the oil sands.
Ontario’s ‘austerity czar’ has change on the brain
February 14th, 2012 in the National Post
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on the upcoming release of the Drummond report.
Tough report on Ontario spending cuts could be template for Canada: expert
February 14th, 2012 in the Vancouver Sun
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Vancouver Sun on the upcoming Drummond report.
Paper suggests lower Equalization for P.E.I
February 14th, 2012 in The Guardian
Mowat Centre Policy Director Josh Hjartarson in The Guardian on Equalization payments to P.E.I
P.E.I. overpaid on Equalization, says think tank
February 13th, 2012 in CBC News
Mowat Policy Director Josh Hjartarson on Mowat Equalization research on CBC.ca
NHL in Canada: Hamilton and Quebec City could support NHL teams, economic think tank says
February 9th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
The discussion of Mowat NHL research continues in the Toronto Star.
A flawed formula
February 8th, 2012 in the National Post
National Post columnist Lorne Gunter discusses new Mowat Equalization research.
Canada's wealth-sharing plan is unconstitutional
February 6th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
The Toronto Star discusses new Mowat research on Equalization.
Fair system would slash Quebec's Equalization transfers
February 6th, 2012 in the Edmonton Journal
Mowat Policy Director Josh Hjartarson in the Edmonton Post on new Equalization research.
There's a fairer (and cheaper) way to even the provinces' playing field
February 5th, 2012 in the National Post
Mowat researcher Peter Gusen on Equalization and expenditure needs.
Why isn't EI reform on Harper government agenda?
February 1st, 2012 in the Globe and Mail
John Ibbitson in the Globe and Mail highlights Mowat's EI Task Force report, questioning federal governmental plans for EI reform.
A Fork in the Road
January 30th, 2012 in CBC News
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn featured on CBC's Metro Morning on the future of public services in Ontario and Canada.
Why Dalton McGuinty’s cost-cutting plans are charting rough waters
January 28th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on Ontario's budget and the upcoming Drummond report.
Innovation key to Ontario's prosperity
January 26th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn and Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO Len Crispino with a bold new vision for Ontario's fiscal future.
Ontario shortchanged in wealth-sharing system, federal report suggests
January 26th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on Ontario's share of fiscal transfers.
Ontario must slay debt and find new markets
January 26th, 2012 in the Canadian Press
Canadian Press covers the release of the Mowat, Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Leger Marketing vision for Ontario: Emerging Stronger.
Premiers craft own health agenda, hoping Ottawa joins later
January 18th, 2012 in the Winnipeg Free Press
Mowat policy director Josh Hjartarson in the Canadian Press on federal fiscal transfers and rising health care costs.
Health Transfers: Canada Split In Two
January 17th, 2012 in the Huffington Post Canada
Mowat Cente director Matthew Mendelsohn speaks to the Canadian Press on health transfers as Canadian premiers meet in Victoria.
Employment Insurance for modern times
January 16th, 2012 in The Financial Post
Mowat Centre executive researcher Mary Davis on the January EI numbers and ongoing problems with the EI program.
Federal health role is about more than money
January 10th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Fellow Will Falk on the recent health announcement by the federal government.
'Mediocre' economy adds 12,500 jobs
January 6th, 2012 in News 1130
Mowat Economist Mary Davis speaks to the Canadian Press about new EI numbers.
Don Drummond’s economic report will transform Ontario government services
January 6th, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on the Drummond report.
Closing the gap between EI and welfare
January 2nd, 2012 in the Toronto Star
Mowat EI research cited in the Toronto Star.
Canada's old-age security showing signs of aging
December 21st, 2011 in the National Post
Mowat pension research cited in the National Post.
Ontario must act fast to reshape health system, control costs, Romanow warns
December 20th, 2011 in the Ottawa Citizen
Mowat health research cited in the Ottawa Citizen.
Bill to increase seat count poised to pass, but will cities get more respect?
December 16th, 2011 in the Winnipeg Free Press
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in the Winnipeg Free Press.
New seats bring fairness to Commons representation
December 14th, 2011 in the Montreal Gazette
The Montreal Gazette cites Mowat Rep By Pop research and discusses new legislation (Bill C20).
A state of dependency
December 14th, 2011 in the Telegraph Journal
The Telegraph Journal on the EI situation in New Brunswick.
Cuts in fees to specialists could save $5 billion in health-care costs
December 12th, 2011 in the Ottawa Citizen
Mowat Fellow Will Falk quoted on his latest health care research in the Ottawa Citizen.
Canada escapes the recession's grip
December 12th, 2011 in National Public Radio
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn and the Mowat Centre featured on National Public Radio on Canada's relatively solid fiscal position.
Canada puts immigration at the centre of its economic policy: National Public Radio, New York.
December 8th, 2011 in National Public Radio
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn interviewed by National Public Radio on immigration and the Mowat vision for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region.
Health care, EI dominate Atlantic premiers conference
December 7th, 2011 in Canoe.ca
Atlantic provinces not exactly thrilled with Mowat Centre EI Task Force report and recommendations.
New House seats bill fails to address urban-rural riding divide, say experts
November 28th, 2011 in the Hill Times
The Hill Times takes a comprehensive look at recent testimony in Parliament by the Mowat Centre on rep by pop.
Blueprint for a modern EI system
November 18th, 2011 in the Toronto Star
The Toronto Star takes an in depth look at the Mowat Centre EI Task Force report and recommendations.
Proposed EI changes would affect practice in N.B.
November 18th, 2011 in the Daily Gleaner
The Daily Gleaner reports on the Mowat Centre EI Task Force.
EI broken:Cromarty agrees with study
November 18th, 2011 in Northumberland Today
Northumberland today examines the Mowat Centre EI Task Force report.
Providing shelter for the unemployed
November 18th, 2011 in the Globe and Mail
An editorial by Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on EI and the Mowat Centre EI Task Force final report and recommendations.
Report says EI program badly needs overhaul
November 17th, 2011 in the Toronto Star
The Toronto Star examines the final report and recommendations of the Mowat Centre EI Task Force.
The Mowat Centre and Employment Insurance
November 17th, 2011 in Rabble.ca
Rabble.ca not exactly won over by Mowat Centre EI Task Force report and final recommendations.
Fairness cuts two ways
November 17th, 2011 in the Western Star
Newfoundland's Western Star discusses the final report and recommendations of the Mowat Centre EI Task Force
EI changes would get more NBers working: researcher Published Wednesday November 16th, 2011
November 16th, 2011 in the Times and Transcript
The New Brunswick Times and Transcript looks at the Mowat Centre EI Task Force final report and recommendations.
Employment Insurance system unjust and inefficient, report finds
November 15th, 2011 in the Globe and Mail
Mowat EI Task Force report and recommendations featured in the Globe and Mail.
Antiquated, unfair EI system needs fundamental overhaul, task force
November 15th, 2011 in the Winnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Free Press covers the Mowat Centre EI Task Force final report and recommendations.
Our EI system is broken
November 15th, 2011 in the Ottawa Citizen
An Ottawa Citizen editorial on the Mowat Centre's EI Task Force final report and recommendations.
Romanow proposes EI streamlining
November 15th, 2011 in the Financial Post
The Financial Post examines the Mowat Centre EI Task Force final report and reommendations.
Making it Work
November 15th, 2011 in iPolitics.ca
iPolitics presents the final report and recommendations of the Mowat Centre EI Task Force.
Our EI system is broken
November 15th, 2011 in the Ottawa Citizen
The Ottawa Citizen editorializes on the work of the Mowat Centre EI Task Force.
Treat unemployed workers equally across Canada
November 15th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail editorial on the Mowat Centre EI Task Force final report and recommendations.
Time for transit strategy: report
November 14th, 2011 in Yorkregion.com
Policy director Josh Hjartarson in YorkRegion.com on recently released Mowat transit research.
Queen's Park seeks fee cuts for certain surgeries
November 11th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Centre Executive Fellow Will Falk cited in the Globe and Mail on fee cuts for physicians.
Should government invest in private companies?
November 11th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat innovation research cited in the Globe & Mail.
Will the New Centre hold for Liberals?
November 9th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
The Globe & Mail cites Mowat EI Task Force research.
EI system urgently needs an overhaul
November 7th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat EI research cited in the Toronto Star.
NDP unable to do much to bridge two solitudes
November 7th, 2011 in Canada.com
Post Media cites Mowat rep-by-pop study.
Health-care costs doubled in last decade; swelling ranks of doctors drive rise
November 4th, 2011 in Maclean's
Mowat Fellow Will Falk's research on health care featured in Maclean's magazine.
A grant dump that smothers innovation
November 3rd, 2011 in Maclean's
Andrew Coyne unmoved by Mowat innovation research in Maclean's.
The subtle contours of the new medicare debate
November 2nd, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat health care research cited in the Toronto Star.
Lower health-care spending through innovations, study urges
November 1st, 2011 in National Post
Mowat fellow Will Falk in the National Post on cutting health care costs through innovative savings.
How to reform health care
November 1st, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Fellow Will Falk on reforming health care in the Toronto Star.
Fair Representation Act could right some, but not all wrongs
October 29th, 2011 in The Edmonton Journal
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in the Edmonton Journal.
Only the federal government can beat gridlock
October 28th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat policy director Josh Hjartarson in the National Post on the urgent need for a federal public transit strategy.
Harper quells unrest in Tory ranks to juggle seats in House
October 28th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn cited in the Globe & Mail on new legislative adjustments to rep-by-pop.
This is Edmonton's big chance to stop getting a dirty deal on federal voting rights
October 28th, 2011 in Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Journal cites Mowat rep-by-pop research.
Appeasing Quebec
October 22nd, 2011 in Calgary Herald
The Calgary Herald on Quebec and new rep-by-pop legislation.
Closing the Innovation Gap
October 21st, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat innovation and R& D research cited in the Toronto Star.
Ontario to get 13 more seats in Commons
October 19th, 2011 in Ottawa Citizen
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Ottawa Citizen on new rep-by-pop legislation.
More seats could fix unbalanced Commons, report says
October 18th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat rep-by-pop research appears in the Toronto Star.
Expand House: Report
October 18th, 2011 in The Windsor Star
Windsor Star cites Mowat rep-by-pop research.
Logical fix to allocate new MPs
October 17th, 2011 in The Winnipeg Free Press
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in the Winnipeg Free Press.
Tories lose their courage over Commons seating plan
October 17th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in National Post editorial on House of Commons and voter inequity.
A chance to fix our broken R&D model
October 17th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Canadian R&D and innovation research cited in the Globe and Mail.
Health vow may leave Tories ill
October 17th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat Policy Director Josh Hjartarson cited in National Post on health care federal transfers.
Quebec fears delay new Commons seats for Ontario, Alberta, B.C
October 14th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
New Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in the Globe and Mail in news feature regarding new House of Commons seats.
Study urges drastic cuts to federal R&D tax breaks
October 14th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat innovation research cited in Globe and Mail feature on federal research and development tax credits.
Great Lakes proposal envisions Canadians, Americans working together
October 7th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Centre Great Lakes research and Mowat policy director Josh Hjartarson cited in Globe and Mail.
NDP puts politics before democracy
September 15th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in National Post editoral.
Question of a bigger House could divide NDP leadership hopefuls
September 14th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on the NDP position on rep by pop and Quebec in light of the upcoming leadership race.
Did we learn nothing from the recession?
September 2nd, 2011 in The Toronto Star
The Toronto Star provides an overview of the Mowat Centre's EI Task Force and its progress.
Muzzling visible minorities is bad politics
August 22nd, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat rep by pop research cited in the Globe and Mail.
Putting pandering to Quebec ahead of democracy
August 19th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat Rep By Pop research cited in the National Post.
Nycole Turmel accidentally stiffs Quebec
August 19th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat rep by pop research cited in the National Post.
Voting fairness is not divisive
August 19th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat rep by pop research cited in the Toronto Star.
Overcharged for health care
August 4th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Executive Fellow in Residence Will Falk in the Toronto Star on current health care costs.
Have-not Ontario talks tough on rejigging transfers
July 21st, 2011 in The Ottawa Citizen
Mowat Centre director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Ottawa Citizen on equalization payments to Ontario.
Growing Equalization payments to Ontario threaten country: expert
July 21st, 2011 in National Post
Matthew Mendelsohn in the National Post on tensions that may arise between provinces and the federal government regarding Ontario's equalization payments.
Boosting the Great Lakes International Economy
July 18th, 2011 in The New Republic
Recent Mowat Centre-Brookings Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region Summit cited in The New Republic.
Urban voters being ripped off under our system
July 17th, 2011 in The Prince Edward Island Guardian
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in the Prince Edward Island Guardian.
Red tape threatens Great Lakes economy
June 23rd, 2011 in The Windsor Star
Coverage of the Mowat-Brookings Great Lakes Summit in the Windsor Star.
Michigan DRIC vote delayed until fall
June 21st, 2011 in The Windsor Star
News feature about Michigan delaying vote on a new cross border bridge.
Great Lakes summit to dicuss 'blue economy'
June 18th, 2011 in The Windsor Star
A preview of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region Summit in the Windsor Star.
The Great Lakes can lead the world
June 17th, 2011 in National Post
Bruce Katz and Josh Hjartarson in the National Post on the leading role the Great Lakes region can play in the world economy.
Don't take the Great Lakes for granted
June 16th, 2011 in National Post
Gerald Butts and Lana Pollack focus on the importance of the freshwater of the Great Lakes in the National Post.
Look to the northwest
June 15th, 2011 in National Post
In the National Post, Gordon Campbell and Matt Morrison describe cross-border successes in the Pacific Northwest.
Let the goods flow
June 14th, 2011 in National Post
In the National Post, Colin Robertson and James Blanchard make the case for a new Detroit-Windsor bridge and a better flow of goods across the US-Canada border.
The best investment in the world
June 13th, 2011 in National Post
Matthew Mendelsohn and John Austin on investing in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region in the National Post.
It's about fairness
June 6th, 2011 in Hamilton Spectator
A Hamilton Spectator editorial on parliamentary reform citing Mowat Rep By Pop research.
Time for fairness in Parliament
June 3rd, 2011 in The Toronto Star
The Toronto Star revisits Mowat Rep By Pop research.
Making parliament fairer
June 3rd, 2011 in National Post
National Post columnist Lorne Gunther cites Mowat Rep By Pop research in support of federal plans for parliamentary reform.
Tories to add more seats in Commons for Ontario, B.C., Alberta
June 2nd, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe & Mail on Tory plans to add more seats to the House of Commons.
Canada, hockey is coming home
June 1st, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
The Mowat NHL study is cited in the Globe & Mail's editorial on hockey coming back to Winnipeg.
Thrashers Worth $170 Million In Winnipeg
May 31st, 2011 in Forbes
Mowat NHL research featured in Forbes magazine.
The NHL's city of last resort
May 27th, 2011 in National Post
Mowat fellow Tony Keller in the National Post on a new NHL franchise for Winnipeg.
The sun is setting on Sunbelt hockey
May 24th, 2011 in The Ottawa Citizen
Mowat fellow Tony Keller in the Ottawa Citizen on Winnipeg's case for an NHL team.
NDP now the controversial voice of Quebec in Ottawa: Will it backfire?
May 17th, 2011 in The Canadian Press
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn on the NPD and Quebec in the Canadian Press.
Self-fulfilling prophets of health-care doom
May 15th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Executive Fellow in Residence Will Falk examines health care spending in the Toronto Star.
Recalibrating the House of Commons
May 10th, 2011 in National Post
A National Post editorial on rep-by-pop citing Mowat research.
Les libéraux déconnectés
May 5th, 2011 in La Presse
Matthew Mendelsohn discusses the Liberal party's regional disconnect in La Presse.
Finally, good news for Ontario
May 5th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Matthew Mendelsohn on what the federal elections mean for Ontario in The Toronto Star.
Remaking Stephen Harper in Canada's image
May 4th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe and Mail on Ontario and the recent federal elections.
Winnipeg's ready to play, decision's been made
May 3rd, 2011 in Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Free Press cites Mowat NHL research as giving Winnipeg hope for a local franchise.
Federal immigration policies give Ontario fewer skilled workers, McGuinty says
April 21st, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn interviewed in this the Globe and Mail piece.
Canada’s EI regional lottery
April 20th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Josh Hjartarson and Vuk Radmilovic discuss how regional differentiation in Canada's EI system affects the unemployed.
Double standard on energy
April 15th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Executive Researcher Robert Joshi questions the federal government's double standard on energy for Ontairo in the Toronto Star.
Duceppe conjures up Trudeau, but reference rings false: analysts
April 14th, 2011 in The Canadiand Press
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Canadian Press on the French language leadership debate.
Rotman event plans social finance seeds
April 13th, 2011 in Axiom News
Mowat research on strengthening the Canadian non-profit sector cited in Axiom News.
Toronto area could support two more NHL teams, report says
April 12th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat research on Canada's capacity to handle double the number of current NHL teams discussed in the Toronto Star.
Amphithéâtre: 15 000 sièges suffiraient, selon une nouvelle étude
April 12th, 2011 in La Presse
La Presse examines Mowat research on doubling the current number of NHL franchises in Canada.
Canada could support 12 NHL teams, report says
April 12th, 2011 in CTV News
CTV news discusses Mowat research on the viability of doubling the number of NHL franchises in Canada.
La bataille de l'Ontario
April 5th, 2011 in La Presse
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn in La Presse on the upcoming federal political battle for Ontario.
Canada's demographic time bomb
April 2nd, 2011 in Financial Post
Mowat policy director Josh Hjartarson on Canada's looming fiscal crisis due to demographic realities.
Governments look to boost charity financing
March 31st, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat research on federal-provincial regulations governing charities and non-profits cited.
Ontario's 3 simple questions
March 27th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn on the critical issues facing Ontarians in the upcoming federal elections.
Riding size inequalities rob us of our democratic voice: Edmonton one of Forgotten Four cities in rep-by-pop measure
March 25th, 2011 in The Edmonton Journal
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in analysis of inequality of Edmonton's federal votes.
Election fever takes hold as Parliament winds down
March 25th, 2011 in The Toronto Star
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn comments on the Quebec-Federal offshore energy deal in Toronto Star pre-election analysis.
Quebec, feds strike deal on St. Lawrence oil
March 25th, 2011 in Metro News
Mowat director Matthew Mendelsohn comments on the Federal-Quebec offshore energy deal.
Redact all you want, we've gone overboard on equalization
March 2nd, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail cites Mowat research and its report card on federal transfers.
Girding for battle with the provinces, Stephen Harper faces high-stakes fights on many fronts
February 15th, 2011 in Maclean's Magazine
Looking toward Stephen Harper's inevitable upcoming battle with the provinces over federal transfers.
Addressing training needs through EI is critical
February 12th, 2011 in The Windsor Star
Mowat's EI research featured in Windsor Star article on training.
With courage, we can fix EI
January 23rd, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
A Globe and Mail editorial on Mowat Centre leadership on fixing Canada's broken EI system.
Bringing coherence to our fragmented EI system
January 21st, 2011 in National Post
Roy Romanow and Matthew Mendelsohn in the National Post on Canada's fragmented EI system.
Fixing EI: Getting beyond regionalism
January 20th, 2011 in National Post
Jon Medow, writing in the lead-up to the Mowat Centre's EI Task Force, argues for EI reform beyond regional boundaries to include those not covered under the current system.
Pressure rises to tackle EI inequality
January 20th, 2011 in The Globe and Mail
Citing Mowat research, Barrie McKenna from the Globe and Mail discusses the current inequalities of the EI system and the need for reform.
The Price of Canada's fraying safety net
January 19th, 2011 in National Post
Luc Turgeon for the Mowat Centre EI Task Force on failings of the EI system for vulnerable Canadians.
Take the politics out of Employment Insurance
January 19th, 2011 in National Post
Economist Arthur Sweetman on the need to remove politics from the EI system.
Yesterday's EI is failing today's Canada
January 17th, 2011 in National Post
Matthew Mendelson and Josh Hjartarson discuss the failings of the EI program.
Time to Put Ontario First?
January 10th, 2011 in TVO
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn discussing Ontario and its first equalization cheque on The Agenda With Steve Paikin.
Matthew Mendelsohn on The Agenda With Steve Paikin-What the Rise of Asia Means for Ontario
December 21st, 2010 in TVO
A discussion on how changing Asian economic trends are affecting Ontario.
Something in Parliament just doesn't add up
December 16th, 2010 in Maclean's Magazine
Maclean's editorial cites Mowat research on rep-by-pop and the defficiencies in Canadian democracy.
No way to run a democracy
December 10th, 2010 in The Calgary Herald
Mowat rep-by-pop research cited in the Calgary Herald.
Let Every Vote Count
December 9th, 2010 in The Montreal Gazette
Mowat research cited in Montreal Gazette editorial on rep-by-pop.
The Agenda: Shifting Gears: Paths to Fiscal Sustainability
December 9th, 2010 in TVO
Mowat policy director Josh Hjartarson discusses SPPG/Mowat report: Shifting Gears on TVO's The Agenda With Steve Paikin.
Your vote counts...in P.E.I.
December 7th, 2010 in The Edmonton Sun
Mowat research cited in Edmonton Sun article on rep-by-pop.
Rep-by-pop bill bears hawklike watching
December 5th, 2010 in The Edmonton Journal
Criticism of federal plans to bury rep-by-pop legislation.
Federal parties agree to scrap bill to correct voting inequities
December 3rd, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Legislation that would have addressed inequities in rep-by-pop is quietly sunk by federal parties.
Hausse de l'âge de la retraite: les Canadiens échapperont-ils à la tendance?
November 29th, 2010 in La Presse
Mowat research influencing the debate on the size of the state in Quebec.
Preparing for a pension riot
November 28th, 2010 in The Toronto Sun
Mowat pension research cited in Toronto Sun.
EI forum aimed at improving system
November 25th, 2010 in The Windsor Star
Windsor Star reports on Mowat EI Task Force coming to town.
Be fair to Ontario
November 24th, 2010 in National Post
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the National Post on a fair place for Ontario in the Canadian Federation.
The deceptive allure of Ontario first
November 24th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
A surprisingly gloomy take on an otherwise notably optimistic and agenda-setting conference.
Why 68 or 70 should be the new 65
November 23rd, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
An op-ed in the Globe and Mail by Mowat researchers on raising the Canadian pension age.
How to get past its 'black eye'
November 22nd, 2010 in Financial Post
Venture capital and Ontario's economic development discussed at recent State of the Federation conference.
Let Canadians decide whether to raise retirement age, report says
November 17th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat pension research in Globe and Mail news feature.
Malcom Hamilton on delaying CPP: accepts neither
November 17th, 2010 in Financial Post
Responses to Mowat Pension research study.
Later Retirement Would Increase CPP Assets
November 17th, 2010 in Benefits and Pensions Magazine
Benefits and Pensions Monitor looks at Mowat pension research report.
Fix the Transfer System
November 17th, 2010 in National Post
James Pearce in the National Post on Canada's broken system of federal transfers.
Ontario's Economic Revival
November 17th, 2010 in National Post
Dimitryi Anastakis looks at Ontario's economic boom in the National Post.
Is 70 The New 65?
November 16th, 2010 in Financial Post
New Mowat pension research cited in the Financial Post.
Bureaucracies 'stealth' subsidize have-not provinces
November 15th, 2010 in National Post
Mowat EI research cited in article about federal transfers.
No National Standards Required
November 15th, 2010 in National Post
Jennifer Wallner on the reasons national standards are unnecessary.
Looming Transfer Talks Offer McGuinty A Few Targets
November 15th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Report card cited by Toronto Star in article about federal transfers and Ontario.
Thinking Like An Ontarian
November 13th, 2010 in National Post
Josh Hjartarson and David Cameron on Ontario and regional identities.
Untangling Our Gordian Knot
October 21st, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Star on Federalism and the Roles of Government.
Barbara Yaffe: Canadian confederation is changing
October 21st, 2010 in Canada.com
Matthew Mendelsohn's essay on Ontario is featured in the Vancouver Sun
M. Bernier et les autres
October 20th, 2010 in La Presse
Mowat research cited in La Presse article on Maxime Bernier's recent comments on federalism.
Maxime Bernier Wants to Have an Adult Conversation
October 17th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat research on governmental roles and responsibilities cited in Globe and Mail editorial.
Big Brother No More
October 7th, 2010 in Literary Review of Canada
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Literary Review of Canada discussing the Ontario-Canada relationship.
McGuinty: Extend EI Benefits
September 13th, 2010 in CBC.ca
Mowat EI research cited in article about Ontario encouraging the continuation of extended EI benefits.
The scam we call
September 13th, 2010 in National Post
Lorne Gunther of the National Post focuses on EI and the Mowat Research Note on EI.
EI harder to get in Ontario, Western Canada during last recession
September 12th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat EI research cited in Globe and Mail news feature.
EI favours East coast, study finds
September 12th, 2010 in National Post
Mowat EI research cited in National Post.
We need a Grand Bargain to save our public services
August 9th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Joshua Hjartarson and Karim Bardeesy discuss Ottawa examining tax swaps and European-style social insurance in the Globe and Mail.
Securities Regulator Belongs in Toronto
July 22nd, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Matthew Mendelsohn and Josh Hjartarson on the reasons for locating a federal securities regulator in Toronto.
Marchés financiers: vive Toronto!
July 19th, 2010 in La Presse
Matthew Mendelsohn and Josh Hjartarson on the proposed federal securities regulator in La Presse.
Ontario Seeks Legal Standing in Ottawa's Securities Fight
July 15th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat research cited in Toronto Star feature on the new proposed federal securities regulator.
Securities Reform: Will Region Trump Region?
July 15th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Centre Policy Director Josh Hjartarson on the new proposed federal securities regulator.
Court Fight Brewing Over National Securities Regulator
July 15th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe & Mail on the proposed federal securities regulator.
Back Step on Securities
July 15th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
A Toronto Star editorial on the new proposed federal securities regulator.
Proposal to scatter regulator offices a
July 14th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Matthew Mendelsohn in the Globe and Mail on the new, proposed federal securities regulator.
Unravelling Canada's crazy quilt
June 30th, 2010 in Maclean's
Mowat Centre Ontario research cited in Maclean's annual Canada Day news feature article.
49th Parallels
June 18th, 2010 in The Economist
Matthew Mendelsohn quoted in the Economist on whether a North American divide still exists.
Better Ballots Event Gives Voice to All Mayoral Candidates Literally
June 1st, 2010 in The Toronto Star
A news article on the Better Ballots debate co-sponsored by the Mowat Centre.
Settling Immigrants
May 31st, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat research cited in Toronto Star editorial on settling immigrants in Ontario.
Transfer Immigrant Services to Ontario: U of T report
May 28th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Research cited in Toronto Star feature on immigration services in Ontario.
Liberal Party Favours More Federal Seats for Quebec
May 17th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Matthew Mendelsohn on the Liberal party's position regarding increased federal seats in the House of Commons.
Matthew Mendelsohn on TVO's
May 16th, 2010 in TVO.org
A discussion of Mowat Centre rep-by-pop research.
A Bigger House, A Better Democracy
April 12th, 2010 in The Winnipeg Free Press
Mowat Rep-By-Pop research cited by Winnipeg Free Press.
Be Careful What You Wish For Monsieur Duceppe
April 11th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat identity research cited in Toronto Star op-ed piece on Quebec.
Legislation to Rebalance House of Commons Set to Be Introduced Today
April 1st, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn quoted in Globe and Mail on rep-by-pop legislation.
Ontario to Get 18 More Seats in House of Commons
April 1st, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn in the Toronto Star on new rep-by-pop Bill.
Not All Votes Created Equal
March 29th, 2010 in The Telegram
St. John's telegram discusses Mowat rep-by-pop research.
Two reforms for the price of one
March 24th, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
A Globe and Mail editorial citing Mowat Centre research on rep-by-pop.
Unequal votes threatening Canadian democracy, study finds
March 23rd, 2010 in The Globe and Mail
A Globe and Mail feature on Mowat rep-by-pop research.
The Joys of Calgary, And The Gloom in Toronto
March 23rd, 2010 in The Economist
The Economist cites Mowat Centre identity research.
Sorry, Canada, The U.S. Has The Better Safety Net
March 19th, 2010 in CBC.ca
Mowat Centre Fellow Tony Keller on Canadian pensions.
TVO Features Mowat Research Note in Its
March 1st, 2010 in TVO.org
Mowat research on Ontario and the federation featured on TVO's
Dissatisfied Ontario No Longer 'Happy Camper' of Confederation
February 24th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Matthew Mendelsohn on Ontarians' shifting views of the Canadian federation.
The Current System of Selling Homes Makes No Sense
February 11th, 2010 in CBC
Mowat Centre Fellow Tony Keller on the business of buying and selling homes in Canada.
Premier speaks at Mowat Centre Launch
February 1st, 2010 in Ontario.ca
Premier Dalton McGuinty's on why Ontario needs the Mowat Centre.
Mowat Centre Launch on CBC's Metro Morning, Tues. January 26
January 28th, 2010 in CBC
CBC radio's Andy Barrie interviews Mowat Centre founding director Matthew Mendelsohn.
New Think Tank, Mowat Centre, Will Make Ontario's Case to the Feds
January 28th, 2010 in Yonge Street Media
New online Magazine
Premier McGuinty Officially Launches the Mowat Centre
January 26th, 2010 in University of Toronto News
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty joins in celebrating the official launch of the Mowat Centre.
A New Ontario Window on National Policy
January 26th, 2010 in The Toronto Star
Mowat Op Ed in the Toronto Star: Matthew Mendelsohn on a new Ontario public policy window for Canada.
Matthew Mendelsohn Appears on TVO's
January 7th, 2010 in TVO.org
The Debate: Ontario's Labour Peace: Bought or Brought?
Matthew Mendelsohn Appears on TVO's
December 7th, 2009 in TVO.org
Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn on TVO's The Agenda With Steve Paikin
Pour un Ontario Fort
November 18th, 2009 in La Presse
Mowat Centre Director Matthew Mendelsohn in La Presse on a strong Ontario.
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