Policy

What Drives Canada's Immigration Policies?

Government decisions have consequences. But they also have reasons.

Sep 15 •

Has Canada's Criminal Code Lost Its Way?

Laws have to be clear, consistent, and enforceable. Some of ours aren't.

Aug 18 •

The Online News Act Disaster That Wasn't

I’ve drifted into a comfortable Sunday/Wednesday publishing schedule of late here at The Audit.

Aug 12 •

Why Modern Household Appliances Are So Awful

And how government regulations are making them worse

Aug 11 •

The Limits of Legal Protest

Toronto Police Service solicits public input

Jul 24 •

Is Statistics Canada Actually Overcounting Canadians?

There may be tools we can use to fact check the official scorekeepers

Jul 21 •

Spending to Fail

The true cost of Canadian emissions reduction investments

Jul 17 •

Using the Government's Latest Speech-Restricting Law to Protect Speech Rights

Who Said Bill C-59 Implementation Can't Be Fun?

Jun 23 •

How Does the CBC Understand its Mandate?

How they define their flagship product: online news

May 26 •

What Can We Learn From Federal Government Contracts Data?

Some preliminary thoughts on 25 years of government outsourcing

May 22 •

Should I Install Solar Panels on My Roof?

And does it make any sense for the government to subsidize it?

May 15 •

Preparing for Canada Post's Imminent Collapse

We'd better start thinking about it now

May 10 •

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