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France In Crisis: Mounting Debt and Political Paralysis
The Issue On September 8th , 2025, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was ousted by his own motion of non-confidence. Bayrou’s expulsion marked the fourth time a prime minister has been ousted or left within the past two years, making France’s debt issue even more pressing. Since June 2024, the French parliament has struggled to pass any bill, let alone a budget, that supports austerity, primarily due to a lack of political consensus in parliament. In an attempt to solve t
Alex Selby
Jan 204 min read


How Canada Learned to Build Again: An examination of transformative federalism and the nation building project agenda
We are a nation of builders… it’s time to build big again… and take control of our future”. These are words taken from a Government of Canada ad that premiered in November of 2025, one of numerous Government communications promoting the national development program of Prime Minister Mark Carney, and represent a seismic shift in policy, framing, rhetorical style and ambition in Ottawa. The ad itself may seem innocuous in a vacuum, yet it weaves in language of historical achiev
Christian Kassis
Jan 157 min read


Look Harder - Youth Unemployment in Canada
Overview Youth unemployment has been a persistent issue in the Canadian economy. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that young people are not looking hard enough for work [1] . According to Statistics Canada, the youth unemployment rate in July 2025 was 14.6%, the highest since September 2010. Similarly, returning students aged 15 to 24 saw a 17.5% unemployment rate, the highest since July 2009 [2] . The effects of youth unemployment are significant. They pose long-te
William Hope
Nov 19, 20255 min read


BU121 Winning Article: The Link Between Sports Betting and Gambling Addiction
By Judah Brill Since the Canadian government legalized single-game sports betting in August 2021, sports fans have been inundated with a...
Judah Brill
Mar 18, 20255 min read


In Conversation with The Honourable Bardish Chagger (MP for Waterloo)
By Christian Kassis and Nolan Roncato The following is a summary taken from our interview with the Honourable Bardish Chagger, who is...
Christian Kassis and Nolan Roncato
Feb 24, 20255 min read


American Protectionism: Winners, Losers and the Global Impact
By Zach Gurd The American Case For Tariffs: Corporate Gains or Consumer Pains? Tariffs have been among the most discussed topics...
Zach Gurd
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Balancing Acts: International Students, Housing, and Canada's Economic Future
Exploring the pivotal role of international students in Canada's economic landscape amidst a housing crisis.
Sara Ristic
Mar 23, 20246 min read


Start the Chainsaw: Argentina’s Radical New President
In Argentina's recent election, the focus is on assessing the century-long economic system.
Christian Kassis & Sara Ristic
Nov 22, 20236 min read
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