JSGS Policy Brief

Nov 2, 2026

How is Prime Minister Carney Doing in Reshaping Government?

The Carney government has faced enormous challenges and equally high expectations. Prime Minister Carney has effectively taken on an international leadership role in the resistance to Trump while, at home, reversing course on several signature Trudeau-era policies. He has also inherited a range of governing imbalances that have plagued Ottawa for more than a decade. Together, these challenges raise an important question: how well is Prime Minister Carney navigating this pivotal moment for Canada?

Oct 15, 2026

Nursing Retention and Safe Care: Understaffing, Moral Injury, and Workforce Stability in Canada

Nursing shortages in Canada are widely recognized, but current policy responses still focus primarily on recruiting new staff rather than addressing why nurses are leaving the profession at alarming rates. As a result, retention challenges are intensifying and pushing the system toward a breaking point.

Sep 8, 2026

Saskatchewan's Involuntary Treatment Model for Severe Substance Use Disorder: An Analysis

In response to what is considered severe substance use disorder, legislation has been passed in Saskatchewan that provides for involuntary, compulsory care for individuals deemed to be high-risk cases. Opinion is divided on whether the approach will lead to successful treatment outcomes.

Jul 6, 2026

The Case for Bill 21

Quebec’s Bill 21 prohibits provincial government employees from visibly wearing religious symbols when exercising authority in a public institution. The law brings into focus the clash of individual versus collective rights as set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Jun 4, 2026

Opportunity Knocks: How Should Saskatchewan Answer? A Critical Assessment of the Regina-Area AI Data Centre

Bell Canada’s project to build an AI data centre campus south of Regina promises Saskatchewan jobs, research partnerships, and a contribution to Canada’s nation-building objectives. But the project’s demands on the province’s electricity system deserve far more scrutiny than the project has received to date.

May 4, 2026

Saskatchewan Potash at a Crossroads: $12 Billion of Lost Revenue and BHP’s New Mine

In 2027, global mining giant BHP will begin production in Saskatchewan at one of the world’s largest potash mines. The Jansen mine will have a dramatic impact on the potash market and adds to the issue of whether the Saskatchewan government gets a fair return in royalties from potash development for the people of the province.