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Faith Communities
Policy Brief

Memo: Hamilton Bill 21 Challenge

On December 15, 2021, Mayor Eisenberger provided notice of a motion to join various Canadian municipalities in a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. Council will consider the motion on January 19, 2022.

Brian Dijkema

January 13, 2022

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Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Memo: PEI Responsible Gambling Strategy Consultation

In Cardus’s gambling research and policy recommendations, we have maintained that the most important principle that should guide government-run gaming and lottery activities is protection of the most vulnerable members of society.

Andreae Sennyah Johanna Lewis

December 17, 2021

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Education
Perspectives Paper

Excellence in Education

This paper traces this conversation from its Greco-Roman and early Christian roots to the present—looking at how the Christian notion has shifted our conception of excellence in important ways, but how we have perhaps lost a fully rounded vision of it in our late modern world.

Beth Green Doug Sikkema

December 14, 2021

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Education
Research Report

A Good Fit

How Matching Students and Schools by Religion Improves Academic Outcomes

Catherine Pakaluk Nicholas Swanson

December 13, 2021

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Family
Research Report

Who We Will Become

A Survey of Children’s Public Lives in Christian Thought

Peter Jon Mitchell Johanna Lewis

December 8, 2021

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Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Memo: Strathcona County Casino Bylaw Submission

Strathcona County is contemplating a repeal of the Casino Bylaw that has been in place since 2001. Bylaw 100-2001 was triggered by a petition from residents who sought to prohibit casinos within the County.

Andreae Sennyah

November 30, 2021

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Family
Policy Brief

Early Reflections on the Canada-Alberta Child Care Agreement

A Cardus Family Policy Brief

Peter Jon Mitchell

November 18, 2021

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Family
Research Report

For Love or Money?

Why Canadian Young Adults Marry . . . or Don’t

Peter Jon Mitchell Lita L. Day

October 21, 2021

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Health
Policy Brief

We’ve Got Better Options

Vaccine Passports Are a Failure. Here’s What to Do Instead.

Ed Bosveld

October 14, 2021