Est. 1971 "...to keep the movements on the left ... from getting in a rut." See also @officialtommyd
Ottawa, Ontario
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Douglas Coldwell Layton retweeted
Meeting Marshall Ganz at the @DCLFoundation lecture series last week was a once in a lifetime opportunity - as well as taking his Public Narrative course.
The wildest part was that of the 200+ students around the world, I got to meet one of them!
Hope is the inverse of fear 🤍
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It's amazing to see the legacy of Canadians like Tommy Douglas, M.J. Coldwell, and Jack Layton continue through the fantastic work of @officialtommyd. Check them out to learn more about how we can build a Canada that doesn't leave anyone behind!
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This event is paired with the @DCLFoundation's Jack Layton Prize - last year's essay prompt was on affordable housing, this year's was on inflation, and maybe next year's will be ...
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“Why are we relying on one institution to solve inflation?” @francesdonald referring to the Bank of Canada.
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How do we decide the target inflation rate?
@ArmineYalnizyan believes it’s hard to say. The current targeted 2% is an arbitrary number because even if we fixed inflation, prices are already high, stating, “Let’s think about the problem as affordability and not inflation.”
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@francesdonald argues that we should care about inflation because it’s driving policy, and possibly in inappropriate ways. For instance, she argues that the Bank of Canada is contributing to inflation by raising rates on mortgages and other areas.
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@ArmineYalnizyan “We have more people earning low wages in Canada who can’t afford rising prices,” when asked why we should care about inflation.
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@ArmineYalnizyan argues that we must look at fighting inflation with a bigger lens, instead of just focusing on supply and prices.
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@ArmineYalnizyan on inflation, “We haven’t seen anything like this.” She states society is depending on the working-age cohort, given lower fertility rates and other factors. Thus, fighting inflation must coincide with helping workers and making living more affordable.
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@francesdonald’s opens with discussing inflation increasing post-2020 and how it may coincide with a recession, “Longer term, we are looking at a new paradigm.”
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Should Canadians worry about inflation? Is the cure worse than the disease?
🗓️ March 21 • McGill Faculty Club
How big a problem is inflation, for Canadians and for policymakers? Join Armine Yalnizyan, Frances Donald, and Chris Ragan to discuss. RSVP: mcgill.ca/x/3jf
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If you can't join us in 30 minutes in person, join us on our livestream: youtube.com/live/3Bg_YlXWdYg…
Should Canadians worry about inflation? Is the cure worse than the disease?
🗓️ March 21 • McGill Faculty Club
How big a problem is inflation, for Canadians and for policymakers? Join Armine Yalnizyan, Frances Donald, and Chris Ragan to discuss. RSVP: mcgill.ca/x/3jf
Douglas Coldwell Layton retweeted
Happy to bring greetings on behalf of the @DCLFoundation for the inaugural Jack Layton lecture at McGill's @MaxBellSchool.
Interesting discussion about inflation and the cost of living.
Jack would have been pleased.
douglascoldwelllayton.ca/the… – at Montréal, Québec
Douglas Coldwell Layton retweeted
Thirty-seven years ago today, Tommy Douglas passed away.
I am asking you to share this message, to remind Doug Ford that he was voted the Greatest Canadian because he spent his life fighting for publicly-funded, publicly-delivered health care.
Let’s honour Tommy’s legacy.
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“We should never, never be afraid or
ashamed about dreams. The dreams won't all come true; we won't always make it…but where people have no dreams and no hopes and aspirations, life becomes dull and a meaningless wilderness.” - Tommy Douglas
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Honoré d'avoir reçu cette plaque ce soir pour mes années de service pour @officialtommyd.
The @DCLFoundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Proud to have been a part of it.
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This is a really important and revealing study we did with @DCLFoundation on mental health at work.
WHAT WORKPLACE FACTORS IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH?
The leading predictors include:
👉Inflexible and unsupportive workplaces
👉Work that doesn’t provide much meaning or fulfilment
👉Jobs that leave workers no further ahead financially and anxious
More here: abacusdata.ca/mental-health-…
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Read the report "Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace: Research Phase 1” from @DCLFoundation here: douglascoldwelllayton.ca/men…
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Wonderful to meet @jjhorgan this evening at the @DCLFoundation 50th anniversary dinner. Thank you for your dedicated service!
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A short piece I wrote in honour of Bill Blaikie for the @DCLFoundation
douglascoldwelllayton.ca/rem…
