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Faith Communities
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Religious Freedom Recommendations

Policies enacted to curb the spread of COVID-19 highlighted how policy-makers may not fully understand the importance of public worship.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

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Family
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Family Recommendations

Given that most families will not benefit from that program, the CARE credit remains an important support for families.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

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Spirited Citizenship
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Spirited Citizenship Recommendations

The financial burden of VSCs is onerous for smaller charities or volunteers with a low income, especially if each organization requires a separate check.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

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Education
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Education Recommendations

Changes should be made to ensure that all students with special needs get the support they require.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

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Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Work & Economics Recommendations

Restrictive tendering policies in Ontario restrict the companies eligible to bid on public construction projects.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

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General
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election

In the lead-up to Ontario’s 2022 election, we are sharing our existing research with everyone equally and seek to collaborate with all people of goodwill.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

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Faith Communities
Policy Brief

Policy Brief: Protecting Conscience Rights for Ontario Healthcare Workers

Members of regulated health professions in Ontario lack protection for freedom of conscience.

Andreae Sennyah

April 19, 2022

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Faith Communities
Policy Brief

Keeping Ontario’s Places of Worship Open During Emergencies

Restrictions imposed on places of worship were often more stringent than those applied to retail businesses, despite the fact that freedom of conscience and religion are fundamental freedoms.

Andrew P.W. Bennett Andreae Sennyah

April 12, 2022

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Family
Policy Brief

Enhancing Ontario’s Child Care Tax Credit

The $13.2 billion agreement creates a new inequality between the minority of families who will benefit and everyone else.

Peter Jon Mitchell

April 7, 2022