Our LaurierPoliSci professor @lauragpin moderating this engaging conversation on basic income strategies, happening right now at the Wilfrid Laurier University Center for the Study of Canada.

The Epidemic of ​Gender Based Violence: Bringing domestic violence out of the shadows and working towards a safer community. November 16 - Online fr. 6:30-8:30PM Register at WRCommunityTownHalls.ca #WRTownHalls #stopabuse #sheisyourneighbour #DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #WatReg

Like Canada, Australia is experiencing a massive population boom where 🏡 supply can't keep up with demand Leading to an increase in tent cities "Sydney reported a 23% increase in the number of individuals sleeping rough on inner-city streets... macrobusiness.com.au/2023/11/austra…

New permanent emergency shelter plus a new hybrid shelter (and other initiatives like rent relief) are part of Waterloo region's plan to end chronic homelessness. But ... not all councillors were a fan of the plan. cbc.ca/news/canada/ki…

"Weekly Weigh Ins" are back! This week's focus is on the cost of living. Recently there have been discussions about removing GST from home heating to reduce the cost of living. Do you believe this strategy should be implemented or are there other ways to reduce costs? #cdnpoli

This "Weekly Weigh In" is on Clean Energy! Canada has a Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, which is a refundable 30% tax credit on investments made by taxable entities in clean energy technologies (canada.ca). Is this a good strategy to fight climate change?

Meet our new RA Melih Can Sahin! We’re delighted to have Melih as part of the LISPOP team!

This Weekly Weigh In is on mortgage regulations Do you agree or disagree that the Canadian Mortgage Charter, which is a set of rules that banks are expected to follow and apply to vulnerable borrowers, is a useful framework for homeowners when paying off their mortgage? #cdnpoli

Some homeowners will unfortunately be forced to sell once their mortgage is up for renewal because they can't afford the 30% mortgage payment increase at today's 6%+ interest rates A couple of owners share their stories here cbc.ca/player/play/22…

Featuring Rukhsana Ahmed Gregor Wolbring and Andrea Perrella - we will discuss covid vaccine uptake in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, municipal water fluoridation bans and risk decision-making education for STEM. Join us!

This "Weekly Weigh In" is on safe consumption sites The Ontario gov. has placed a moratorium on safe consumption sites to develop new safety protocols at the sites. However, there are several sites waiting for approval amid this ongoing crisis, so should the moratorium be lifted?

This "Weekly Weigh In" is on Elections! What is more important when deciding which party to vote for in an election (federal or provincial)? #onpoli #cdnpoli

This "Weekly Weigh In" is on Parking Rates Recently Brampton approved a new parking plan that will annually increase parking prices in an effort to encourage people to drive less and use city transit. Do you agree or disagree that this is a useful strategy to deter driving?

This "Weekly Weigh In" is on electric cars Canada recently announced a ban selling new gas and diesel powered cars starting in 2035 in an effort to improve the green economy and minimize climate change. Do you agree or disagree that this is a good strategy for Canada? #cdnpoli

Check out our upcoming forum on The Housing Crisis and Political Conflict Across Generations in Canada on February 20, 2025. #canpoli #HousingCrisis Info: lispop.ca/2025-lispop-ho… RSVP: eventbrite.ca/e/the-housing-…