How should we think about China’s place in the world?
For decades, we’ve heard about the rise of China. A major historical and contemporary power, the country shapes domestic and global politics -- as Can...
Open to Debate with David Moscrop
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Smart, witty, and thoughtful political conversations that break from the limits of the 24-hour news cycle and the 280 character limit. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the history and implications of the issues that shape us and our environment, anchored in discussions about public policy, and supported by research. Open to Debate is a space for agreeable disagreement based on the belief that such exchanges are essential to the health of our democracy.
What is the role of experts during a pandemic?
Managing the pandemic has required a delicate balance of expert guidance and government decision making. While experts provide knowledge essential for...
What is to be done about Canada’s competition problem?
Surveying the state of market competition in Canada, you might be forgiven for thinking the country is a handful of companies in a trench coat. One of...
Election Special: What are the policy priorities of Canada’s political parties?
Canada’s 44th general election is underway. On September 20th, electors will return the members of Parliament who will decide who governs the country....
What’s the state of Canada’s courts? With Beverly McLachlin
Let’s start with a little celebration: This is the 50th episode of Open to Debate! Thanks to each and every one of you for listening. We look forward ...
What’s the case for employee-owned businesses?
The free market is notorious for its contradictions and inequities. Competition tends towards monopoly. Owners accrue capital at the top but extract i...
What’s the case for employee-owned businesses?
The free market is notorious for its contradictions and inequities. Competition tends towards monopoly. Owners accrue capital at the top but extract i...
Can members of Parliament break the mold?
Despite a steady stream of news about the politics of the day, each of us might be forgiven for being unsure what a member of Parliament actually does...
Can members of Parliament break the mold?
Despite a steady stream of news about the politics of the day, each of us might be forgiven for being unsure what a member of Parliament actually does...
What is the future of same-sex marriage in the United States?
In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States recognized same-sex marriage in the country as a fundamental right protected by the Constitution. The ...