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Media Advisory: Labour Monopolies Cost Ontario Cities Millions
Labour monopolies increase costs for several Ontario municipalities by up to 10 per cent on nearly a billion dollars worth of Ontario construction projects, says a paper released today
by Hamilton-based think tank Cardus.
Michael Van Pelt awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal
Cardus President, Michael Van Pelt presented with the Diamond Jubilee Medal on October 20th, 2012.
Media Advisory: Ontario's Bill 13 Vulnerable to Legal Challenge
Ontario's new Accepting Schools Act is vulnerable to legal challenge for its violation of the rights of the province's Catholics, leading constitutional practitioner Eugene Meehan says in the latest issue of LexView.
Media Availability: Major Study on Private Education Outcomes
Ray Pennings, director of research at Cardus, and David Sikkink, a renowned sociologist from the University of Notre Dame, will be available between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 to answer questions about the Cardus Education Survey, a major study showing Canadians educated at privately-funded schools out perform their government-funded peers in key areas of citizenship and civic participation.
Cardus Mourns Passing of Kenton Van Pelt
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the sudden passing this past weekend of Kenton Van Pelt, the 15 year old son of Cardus President Michael Van Pelt and Dr. Deani Neven Van Pelt, who also serves as a Cardus Senior Fellow working on our Education file.
Cardus makes 2013 prebudget submission
On July 24, 2012 Cardus made a prebudget submission for the 2013 federal budget, flagging fresh research in charitable giving and the effect of tax credits.
Janet Epp Buckingham, Deani Van Pelt appointed as Cardus Senior Fellows
Cardus is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Senior Fellows: Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham and Dr. Deani Van Pelt.
The logic of the Gospel is a challenge, and remains so, even for cardinals
In a time when leaders in all spheres of life are challenged and even denigrated, a consistory encourages people to identify themselves with their own bishops — to travel with them, to pray with them, to celebrate with them, to see in their honours an honour for the local Church and for the entire country. Erosion of unity between the faithful and their shepherds damages the holiness and witness of the Church, so occasions that enhance that unity are to be welcomed.
Van Pelt at the Standing Committee on Finance
Cardus President Michael Van Pelt appeared before the Stand Committee on Finance, speaking to members on the importance of changes to charitable tax law. Watch the video of his presentation here.