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Charles Breton

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Directeur/ED Centre d'excellence sur la fédération canadienne. centre.irpp.org

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Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦 @jbroschek.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It would be an authentic Canadian approach, as many have called for in the past months - for good reasons.
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Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦 @jbroschek.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A good contribution with one shortcoming: Like many, Coyne exclusively focuses on the centralization-decentralization axis while completely ignoring the second (probably more important) dimension of federalism: unilateralism-cooperation. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: It’s not the separatists who are the real threat to the country. It’s the federalists
When Smith and Poilievre talk about fighting for Canada, they are endorsing secessionist premises
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In which we document how one part of Alberta has warmed up to the Federation in recent years while the other part hasn’t moved one bit.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In which we document how one part of Alberta has warmed up to the Federation in recent years while the other part hasn’t moved one bit.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Do read Jared's piece. The feelings he talks about are complex, multi-faceted and hard to measure. Based on our own imperfect way of capturing those feelings (the resentment index), it does seem like one group of Albertans is warming up to the Federation while the other hasn't moved one bit.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Had to renew my personal website. I don't need one, but I keep renewing it so that a post I did on the evolution of Canadian Political Science through citation networks has a home. I'm begging someone, anyone, to take it and update it! charlesbreton.ca/co-citation/
Citation network for the second period analyzed in the post, showing communities of citations.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We track most of this stuff on an annual basis. Check the full report for other charts that look like that one!
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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I found it striking that, on average, when asked about the federal government’s “building faster” agenda, Canadians are just as likely to insist on the need for buy-in from Indigenous communities, as they are to insist on provincial or territorial agreement. environicsinstitute.org/building-fas...
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Steve Lafleur @stevelafleur.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Alright, the industrial policy discourse is driving me insane. So I'm gonna vent a bit. There are basically two types of industrial policy proponents. Bluntly, those who like industrial policy, and those who believe we have no choice but to do some. Those of us in the latter camp need to be louder.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Encore soufflé par l'illustration qui accompagnait la chronique de @jfnadeau.bsky.social hier. Merci pour cette belle découverte. La chronique: www.ledevoir.com/opinion/chro...
Légende: Robert LaPalme. La passion du hockey des séries, telle que la représentait en 1946 Robert LaPalme, qui fut pendant une bonne partie de sa vie le caricaturiste du Devoir.
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Trevor Tombe @trevortombe.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We’re hiring a Manager for Canada’s Productivity Initiative at @UCaglary! It's a great opportunity to help build a national partnership connecting universities, governments, and policy leaders. If it sounds like a fit, take a look and please share: careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/176253...
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
So potentially having three different sets of conditions for the use of the notwithstanding clause? MB / Fed / Rest?
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Someone toned down their message to get this done. Also, yes, this can be seen as "conservative" Premiers banding together, but this is an all-party issue in Quebec. The justice minister received unanimous support from the National Assembly to negotiate.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Nah nah nah goodbye. Ça faisait longtemps!
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Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 12/03/2026
Why does Ottawa engage with Québec on judicial appointments but brush off Alberta? It's not just about sovereignty threats. It's about strategy. New piece by @cbreton.bsky.social (@irpp.org) policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/03/judicial-appointments-provinces/
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Why Alberta and Quebec diverge on judicial appointments
Alberta and Quebec both want a role in judicial appointments. But their arguments reveal sharply different visions of federalism.
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IRPP @irpp.org · 09/03/2026
Could Quebec adopt its own provincial constitution? A new IRPP study by Dave Guénette analyzes the constitutional powers provinces hold over their internal constitutions and the possibilities for Quebec to adopt a formal one. 👉 Read now: centre.irpp.org/research-stu... @usherbrooke.bsky.social
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What Powers Does Quebec Have over Its Internal Constitutional Order? The Constitution of Quebec in a Federal and Comparative Context - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
On October 9, 2025, the Quebec government, through Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette, tabled Bill 1, entitled the Québec Constitution Act, 2025, in the National Assembly. This unilateral action...
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IRPP @irpp.org · 09/03/2026
Le Québec pourrait-il adopter sa propre constitution provinciale? Une nouvelle étude IRPP, par Dave Guénette, analyse les pouvoirs constitutionnels internes des provinces et les possibilités pour le Qc d’adopter une constitution formelle. centre.irpp.org/fr/research-... @usherbrooke.bsky.social
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Quels pouvoirs le Québec détient-il sur son ordre constitutionnel interne ? La Constitution du Québec en contexte fédéral et comparé - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Le 9 octobre 2025, le gouvernement du Québec, par l’entremise du ministre Simon Jolin-Barrette, a déposé à l’Assemblée nationale le projet de loi no 1, intitulé Loi constitutionnelle de 2025 sur le Qu...
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IRPP @irpp.org · 25/02/2026
What happens when immigration, trade pressures, housing shortages and the energy transition all converge in one rural community? Our latest Community Transformations profile looks at how Neepawa is navigating transformation and what it means for rural Canada. Full report ⬇️ irpp.org/research-stu...
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Neepawa: Manitoba’s Fast Growing “Land of Plenty” - IRPP
Neepawa, a rural Prairie community of just over 6,000 people west of Winnipeg, has long been shaped by its agricultural roots. It is a place made famous by author Margaret Laurence, whose Manawaka nov...
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Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦 @jbroschek.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Some historical and comparative context from me, with a particular focus on industrial policy. Like others before, the PM is committed to cooperative federalism. Without institutional reform, however, competitive federalism will prevail. policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/02/comp...
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Mark Carney and the failure of co-operative federalism in Canada
Carney promises co-operative federalism, but without institutional reform, Canada risks falling back into competitive provincial politics.
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IRPP @irpp.org · 19/02/2026
Groceries & essentials are straining lower income household budgets.The CGEB could reach 12M+ Canadians.Who qualifies? How much will people receive? Who will benefit the most? @gillianpetit.bsky.social & @shaimaayassin.bsky.social break it down in their new IRPP commentary: irpp.org/research-stu...
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Expanding the GST/HST Credit: How the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Helps Canadians and Why Design Choices Matter - IRPP
The federal government announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) on January 26, 2026. The benefit is an expansion of the existing GST/HST Credit aimed at easing affordability pressu...
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Grosse course aujourd’hui à la Coupe du Mont-Royal. Montréal, une véritable métropole nordique!
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IRPP @irpp.org · 29/01/2026
📅 La conversation se poursuit le 5 février, lors d’un webinaire avec @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad et @mireillepaquet.bsky.social Inscription : irpp.org/fr/irpp-even... @irms-concordia.bsky.social @migration.ubc.ca
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« Canada’s Changing Immigration Landscape: Top five things to watch out for in 2026 » (Webinaire) - IRPP
Le paysage de l’immigration au Canada est en plein changement et l’année 2026 s’annonce comme une année pivot. Joignez-vous à nous lors de ce webinaire qui sera l’occasion de se pencher sur les grande...
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IRPP @irpp.org · 29/01/2026
The conversation continues on February 5 with a webinar in this research series featuring @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad, and @mireillepaquet.bsky.social Register today: irpp.org/irpp-event/c... @migration.ubc.ca, @irms-concordia.bsky.social
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Canada’s Changing Immigration Landscape: Top five things to watch out for in 2026 (Webinar) - IRPP
Canada’s immigration landscape is changing and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Join us for a webinar unpacking the key trends, policies and events that will define immigration policy in the y...
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IRPP @irpp.org · 27/01/2026
Coming up soon👉 A webinar on what 2026 could mean for Canada’s immigration policy. @cbreton.bsky.social, Irene Bloemraad & @mireillepaquet.bsky.social will explore trends to watch, the debates ahead & the choices that could have lasting impacts. Register: irpp.org/irpp-event/c... @migration.ubc.ca
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Alain Noël @alainnoel.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Nouvelle chronique, sur l'angle mort des discours sur la polarisation politique policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2026/01/m...
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Le rôle de la droite radicale dans la polarisation politique
États-Unis, Europe, Amérique latine : la montée de la droite radicale alimente une polarisation politique qui menace la démocratie.
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Randy Besco @randybesco.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
New work on on Immigration attitudes, out in @irpp.org with @natashagoel.bsky.social We show dramatical increase in anti-immigration opinion in Canada over the past couple of years. Its very different than previous shifts like in 1990s...
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Les Perreaux @perreaux.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Michael M. Atkinson & Haizhen Mou: "Creating an independent fiscal council charged with designing fiscal rules and monitoring compliance would help restore discipline to Canada’s fiscal governance." policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/fede...
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Fiscal rules and the return of discipline to Canada’s finances
An independent fiscal council could help Canada restore discipline, credibility and accountability in managing deficits and debt.
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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Wouldn't it be great if someone found a way to do a crisp English-language summary of the excellent @irpp.org report from @cbreton.bsky.social on the state of Quebec politics 30 years after the 1995 referendum? cdnsurveystuff.substack.com/p/federalist...
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Federalist? Sovereigntist? Neither? What's going on?
Checking in on Quebec politics 30 years after the 1995 referendum
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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Four charts to catch you up on Quebec politics. open.substack.com/pub/cdnsurve...
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Federalist? Sovereigntist? Neither? What's going on?
Checking in on Quebec politics 30 years after the 1995 referendum
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Nous publions aujourd'hui un rapport sur l'appui à la souveraineté du Québec (et bien d'autres sujets connexes!). Ce rapport fait partie de l'enquête annuelle "Confédération de demain". centre.irpp.org/fr/research-...
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Trente ans après le référendum de 1995 : le Québec, le Canada et la question nationale - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation
Positions nuancées sur la souveraineté : Environ un tiers des Québécois francophones se disent principalement souverainistes, un autre tiers principalement fédéralistes. La majorité des Québécois fran...
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Good stuff by Andrew.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
C’est une position qui se justifie, mais quelle est, dans ce cas, la politique industrielle du PQ? S’ils cherchent de l’inspiration: irpp.org/fr/research-...
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Construire l’avenir : Comment la politique industrielle peut renforcer l’économie et la souveraineté du Canada - IRPP
Un rapport de l’IRPP démontre comment une stratégie industrielle judicieuse peut aider les gouvernements canadiens à aborder des défis sans précédent.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Venez jaser avec nous ensuite! Ce sera un super événement, on a bien hâte.
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IRPP @irpp.org · 09/10/2025
New policy brief from our series, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲! Dr. Lisa Brunner (@migration.ubc.ca) shows how fragmented governance and tuition reliance strain public trust & how a renewed, ethical approach can turn things around. Read the full brief 👉 centre.irpp.org/research-stu...
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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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For Indigenous leaders and Canadians, the long path to reconciliation is steady but unfinished
New poll finds growing awareness of residential schools and improving relations
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Radio-Canada Info @info.radio-canada.ca · 27/09/2025
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Magdeleine Vallières-Mill sacrée championne du monde en cyclisme sur route
La Canadienne remporte contre toute attente la course au Rwanda.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Oh my. Magdeleine Vallières Mills est championne du monde de vélo sur route. Wow!
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Really good piece by @stevelafleur.bsky.social as a prelude to a large conference and report on industrial policy. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/futu...
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Canada’s industrial policy choices in the Trump era
Canada faces uncertainty under Trump. Can industrial policy help build resilience through strategy, evaluation and governance?
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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Prairie residents feel region is gaining respect among Canadians, poll shows www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Prairie residents feel region is gaining respect among Canadians, poll shows
Some 39 per cent of residents believe their province is treated with the respect it deserves, up from 32 per cent last year
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Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦 @jbroschek.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Charles Breton made a similar case here. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ma...
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Forty years later, we're due for another big rethink about Canada’s future
It might be time for the next federal government to bring back one of Canada’s most effective policy instruments: The royal commission, adapted for the 21st century.
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Jörg Broschek 🇨🇦 @jbroschek.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
We laid out the rationale for a RC in an open letter earlier this year, a letter that was supported by about 100 academic and non-academic co-signatories. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ma...
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Open letter to the next prime minister: We need a royal commission on Canada’s future
Canada thrived within a U.S.-led liberal international order after the Second World War, but that era is over. Our economic and security policies must evolve to meet modern threats.
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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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Who wants more government?
Why we shouldn’t assume that younger Canadians are moving to the right
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IRPP @irpp.org · 30/07/2025
How should we shape industrial policy amid global shocks, climate urgency & economic transition? Join us Sept. 16 in Ottawa for a conference devoted to the key issues facing Canada. With keynotes from @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev & Premier R.J. Simpson! Register now! shorturl.at/Ljmy8
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Comme à chaque année je relisais des passages du recueil sur le Tour. Merci M. Foglia.
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IRPP @irpp.org · 25/07/2025
Canada is facing urgent challenges. How should we shape industrial policy in an era of global shocks, climate urgency & economic transition? Join us Sept. 16 in Ottawa for Canada’s Next Economic Transformation, with keynotes @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev & Premier R.J. Simpson! irpp.org?p=20760
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Canada’s Next Economic Transformation: Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times - IRPP
Join the Institute for Research on Public Policy for Canada’s Next Economic Transformation: Industrial Policy in Tumultuous Times, a one-day conference to be held in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 16. C...
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Resentment! Though I guess resentment is resilient?
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
So like the Jets franchise actually being Utah while the current Jets are the Trashers?
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
If you're curious about how this plays out in the other provinces, here are the distributions on the index based on provincial vote intentions. Here again we see the uniqueness of UCP voters. There is just no other group with such a one-sided distribution.
Graph show the distribution on the Resentment index for each province by provincial vote intentions.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
In our Resilient Index piece we mention how Parti québécois voters in Quebec and UCP voters in Alberta have different outlooks when it comes to resentment towards their province's place in the federation, with UCP voters being much more resentful.
Distribution on the resentment index for PQ and UCP voters. UCP voters are coalescing toward the right hand side of the resentment index (i.e. more resentment) much more than PQ voters. On the scale of -6 to 6, the average for PQ voters is 2.3 while UCP voters are at 3.9.
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Charles Breton @cbreton.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The vision that Benoit Pelletier and Jean Charest had when they initiated CoF in the early 2000s was for it do more than that. And I think it initially did. But yes, the need for consensus and a secretariat with no capacity largely constrained what CoF can do/achieve.
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