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November 2015
Why Should I Care About the Sharing Economy?
The rapid rise of the "sharing economy" (services like Uber, Airbnb) is revolutionizing the way we satisfy our daily needs and completely transforming traditional markets. With customers happily pocketing savings, policy makers are having to respond to these changes. The discussion has slowly shifted from "should we ban Uber?" to "how should we regulate the sharing economy?" Join us WSIC Uptown on November 11th as we welcome four special guests to share their opinions on the implications of the sharing economy and suggest how…
Find out more »May 2016
Legalizing Marijuana
Prime Minister Trudeau promised during the course of the election that Canada will stop criminalizing marijuana users. Health Minister Jane Philpott recently told Canadians to expect legislation in early 2017. Minister Philpott wants to make sure that Canada gets this right. Use of marijuana for medical purposes is already legal in Canada. Our guests will discuss the current system regulating medicinal use as well as the public policy and public safety implications of legalization for recreational use. Prisons filling…
Find out more »November 2017
Legalizing Marijuana – Impacts of Legislation
What are the expected impacts of legalizing marijuana both to those in the industry and to the medical community?
Find out more »February 2018
Losing Community News Outlets – Democratic Implications
Community papers are closing across the country. This has massive implications for small communities.
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