Policy

How Much of Federal Program Results-Tracking is Garbage?

The insight around which this post is built might expose some serious internal government dysfunction.

Aug 23 • David Clinton

When Governments Come Unstuck From Their People

It’s certainly true that governments in Canada are elected to govern.

Aug 2 • David Clinton

Are Mental Health Policies Rational?

Science marches on.

Jul 22 • David Clinton

How Compliance with the Canadian Gender Budgeting Act Drains Government Capacity

I don’t have enough information to share a useful opinion about the intrinsic value of the Canadian Gender Budgeting Act itself.

Jun 17 • David Clinton

Assessing Institutional Corruption

I’ve previously written about measurable declines in institutional trust among Canadians.

Apr 26 • David Clinton

Why Canada Can't Create Anything Useful Anymore

Here’s how other countries build infrastructure:

Apr 22 • David Clinton

Plugging Annoying Immigration Leaks

The government is finally addressing the problems, but some things aren't going away

Mar 11 • David Clinton

What Do Canadians Get from Massive Public Child Care Spending?

Depending on how you look at it, the four largest federal government spending items will, together, total around $150 billion in the 2026-27 fiscal…

Mar 8 • David Clinton

Canada's Federal Government Generates Disinformation at Scale

And I've got the receipts

Mar 4 • David Clinton

How Much Wealth Can a Canadian Charity Hold?

There’s a lot hanging on the way you manage a Canadian registered charity.

Feb 22 • David Clinton

Is Canada Ready for the Great AI Disruption?

Feb 18 • David Clinton

How Canadian Governments Promote Online Sports Gambling

...But can't be bothered to control dangerous addictive platforms

Feb 15 • David Clinton

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