Author Archives
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Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada
Reading Time: 4 minutes Disponible en français. On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, communities across Canada hold events to celebrate Indigenous cultures and contributions. To mark the occasion, this HillNote provides information about Indigenous-women-owned businesses in Canada, the challenges they face and the… Read More ›
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Biannual Update on the Canadian Economy: Third and Fourth Quarters of 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutes Disponible en français. This HillNote highlights key trends in the Canadian economy in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. Recent measures taken by the Bank of Canada in response to an elevated rate of inflation have led to lower… Read More ›
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste (Continued): Environmental Considerations and Transboundary Movements
Reading Time: 5 minutes Disponible en français. Electrical and electronic equipment waste (e‑waste) is made up of large appliances, small devices (like telephones and computers), batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and used cables. In 2019, the world generated 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste, equivalent to… Read More ›
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Executive Summary – The International Criminal Court: History and Role
Reading Time: 2 minutes Disponible en français. On 1 July 2002, a group of countries around the world established the International Criminal Court (ICC or the Court) as a forum to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the world’s most serious crimes. The Rome Statute of the… Read More ›
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste: An Urban Mine with Great Potential
Reading Time: 5 minutes Disponible en français. Introduction Electrical and electronic equipment waste (e‑waste) is made up of unwanted electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), such as large appliances, small devices (like telephones and computers), batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and used cables. According to the Global… Read More ›
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Executive Summary – Prostitution in Canada: International Framework, Federal Law, and Provincial and Municipal Jurisdiction
Reading Time: 2 minutes Disponible en français. Prostitution has long been the subject of varying moral perspectives and legal approaches. These divisions often reflect different ideas about how vulnerable people can best be protected from exploitation and violence. International law relating to prostitution is mainly… Read More ›
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Executive Summary – Prostitution: A Review of Legislation in Selected Countries
Reading Time: 2 minutes Disponible en français. Over the last 30 years, the governments of various Western democracies have made significant changes in their approach to managing prostitution. However, little consensus exists on the most appropriate legislative response. In various countries, attempts to adopt a new legislative… Read More ›
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Executive Summary – Distribution of Federal Revenues and Expenditures by Province, 2011–2020: A Snapshot at the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reading Time: < 1 minute Disponible en français. The federal government collects revenues and makes expenditures in all provinces. Per capita federal revenues and spending vary from province to province, depending on the economic and demographic conditions in each province. Sources of federal revenues include personal… Read More ›
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The 2023 Federal Budget at a Glance
Reading Time: 3 minutes Disponible en français. The federal budget outlines the government’s revenue estimates and expenditure priorities for the fiscal year. It is a key component of the parliamentary financial cycle. The outlook for budgetary revenues and expenses can be found in tables… Read More ›
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Executive Summary – The Canadian Electoral System: Questions and Answers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Disponible en français. Canadian electoral law has grown in complexity and it continues to evolve. The administration of elections was haphazard and highly politicized in the early years after Confederation. Since then, two fundamental changes have been made to the Canadian electoral… Read More ›