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Health Care and Federalism

Health Care and Federalism

Policy Options Podcast · PO Podcast 160 – Health Care and Federalism In this episode, our series on federalism turns to one of the most contentious issues in Canada these days: healthcare.   We go back to first principles to...

The role of municipalities within Federalism

The role of municipalities within Federalism

How do municipalities fit into Canada’s federal structure? How do cities manage policy aims with limited revenue-raising powers.  On this episode of the podcast, we explore the relationship between municipal and federal, provincial and territorial governments. Moderated by Tomas...

Federalism Structures and Relationships with Indigenous Peoples

Federalism Structures and Relationships with Indigenous Peoples

This episode of the podcast explores how federalism interacts with Indigenous governance. Moderated by Danielle White, Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Partnerships and ISC Evaluation, the conversation features Darcy Gray, Former Chief of Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation;...

Building the Federation: Infrastructure within Federalism

Building the Federation: Infrastructure within Federalism

Building and maintaining infrastructure requires lots of funds, and often, it’s not clear who will be responsible. It’s a classic problem in federalism: who will fund what?    This episode of the podcast explores how the structural characteristics of federalism...

Why federalism matters

Why federalism matters

Tensions within a federation are a frequent, normal occurrence. In Canada, one only has to think about recurrent debates over health care funding to equalization payments. But recently, Canadian federalism has been experiencing more tension than usual. Alberta’s new...