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Faith Communities
Policy Memo

Memo: Niagara Regional Council Should Retain Exemption from Development Charges for Places of Worship

Niagara Region Council is planning to remove the exemption from developmental charges for places of worship under By-law 2017-98.

Andreae Sennyah Brian Dijkema

June 30, 2022

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Work & Economics
Policy Brief

Policy Brief: Turning Aces Into Assets

The Case For Gambling Reform In Ontario

Johanna Lewis Brian Dijkema

June 21, 2022

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Faith Communities
Policy Memo

Memo: Redefining Chaplaincy

On April 25, 2022 the final report of the Minister of National Defence’s Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism and Discrimination was presented.

Michael Van Pelt Andreae Sennyah Andrew P.W. Bennett

April 29, 2022

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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