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Social Issues (Ottawa)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Ottawa and the provincial governments. This newsletter channel covers a broad range of social advocacy issues. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#4, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#4, 2026)

Canadian government introduces Build Canada Homes Act, expands training for skilled trades, launches Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion; Bill S-212 on children and youth advances in Senate; StatsCan releases new data on postpartum care and persistent low income.

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#3, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#3, 2026)

National Commitments on antisemitism released; Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit outlined by multiple ministers; Federal Court of Appeal upholds plastic item regulation; Early learning and child care system progress detailed; Population projections updated; Overrepresentation data in custod...

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#2, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#2, 2026)

Federal funding expands senior social inclusion efforts; new pan-Canadian housing and infrastructure investments announced; government targets hate-motivated crime prevention; expanded mental health data and support for farmers; workplace sexual harassment resources launched; Indigenous children’...

Lobbying on Social Issues - Ottawa (January 2026 edition)

Lobbying on Social Issues - Ottawa (January 2026 edition)

The National Council of Canadian Muslims; The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs were unusually active lobbyists last month.

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#1, 2026)

This Week in Social Issues — Ottawa (#1, 2026)

Federal funding for workplace accessibility and equity; Indigenous-led child and family services reform; investments in youth crime prevention and mental health; hate crime and custody data released; provincial anti-poverty and anti-racism strategies; Ontario expands labour mobility and Indigenou...

Lobbying Landscapes in Social Issues (December, 2025)

Lobbying Landscapes in Social Issues (December, 2025)

QSA's Week in Social Issues (#50, 2025)

QSA's Week in Social Issues (#50, 2025)

Federal action on affordable housing; First Nations child welfare reform pending; union training investments advance; mental health indicators released; new Indigenous stewardship funds; workplace safety partnership in Indigenous communities.