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How Canadian Governments Promote Online Sports Gambling
...But can't be bothered to control dangerous addictive platforms
7 hrs ago
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David Clinton
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Is This What It'll Take to Solve the Housing Crisis?
I’ve written my fair share of articles focusing on Canada’s housing crisis. I’ve discussed the roles taxes, development fees, zoning restrictions, and…
Feb 11
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David Clinton
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The Financial State of Canada's Environmental Movement
How they're using their charitable status
Feb 8
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David Clinton
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Could an Independent Publishing Industry Survive in Canada?
And would it make any difference if it didn't?
Feb 4
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David Clinton
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Do Government Research Grants Support Research?
If you’ve been hanging around The Audit for long enough you’ll have seen my assessments of the limited value of some publicly funded academic research…
Feb 1
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David Clinton
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January 2026
Parliamentary Floor Crossings: a Good Career Move?
It’s easy to be cynical about all the Parliamentary horse trading going on.
Jan 28
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David Clinton
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Resetting Immigration: Can We Plan it This Time?
After a decade of explosive (and damaging) growth, Canada’s immigration rates seem to be cooling off just a bit.
Jan 25
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David Clinton
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The Liberal Government's New Comms Strategy
I’ve written in the past about how tough it can be for governments to communicate to their citizens.
Jan 21
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David Clinton
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Did Anyone Calculate the Unintended Consequences of Affirmative Action in Canadian Hiring?
It’s not like inequality has completely disappeared from Canadian life.
Jan 18
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David Clinton
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A Deeper Dive Into Bias at CBC News
My piece last month on the official claim of editorial neutrality at CBC News attracted some serious attention.
Jan 15
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David Clinton
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The End of Institutional Trust?
If only governments would agree to answer hard questions
Jan 11
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David Clinton
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Why Do So Many Canadian Parents Pay for What Public Schools Give Away?
With Canadian public schools spending an average of $18,120 per student, it’s striking that many non-profit independent schools deliver education at…
Jan 7
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David Clinton
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