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Is Canada systemically racist? – Matthew Lau

Guess who is teaching kids they’re racist? Ontario teacher’s unions

Canada is open, diverse, and full of opportunity, so why is it under attack?

From assaults on historical figures such as John A. Macdonald to cancel culture and charges that Canada is a genocidal nation-state, the country that every generation and every immigrant built is now facing routine and corrosive attacks…

Sir John A. Macdonald saved more indigenous lives than any other prime minister – Watch Greg Piasetzki talk about his chapter in The 1867 Project

Mark Milke introduces Canada’s newest think tank– The Aristotle Foundation

Aaron Gunn interviews Mark Milke about the new book from 20 authors that defends Canada

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Mark Milke introduces Canada’s newest think tank– The Aristotle Foundation

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Entrepreneur Chuma Chukwolozie explains why he supports the Aristotle Foundation

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I know what identity politics does to a nation: I’m from Lebanon – Rima Azar

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Is Canada systemically racist? – Matthew Lau

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Four academic doctrines destroying Canada – Bruce Pardy

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Sir John A. Macdonald saved more indigenous lives than any other prime minister – Watch Greg Piasetzki talk about his chapter in The 1867 Project

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Memo to politicians: Stop using teens to front your agendas

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How Canada’s secular religion of cultural self-hate took hold

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Pierre Trudeau was right about individual liberty, unlike his son

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The Aristotle Foundation: Canada’s newest think tank

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Sir John A. Macdonald saved more indigenous lives than any other prime minister – Greg Piasetzki

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Four academic doctrines destroying Canada, Bruce Pardy, chapter author for The 1867 Project

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Entrepreneur Chuma Chukwolozie explains why he supports the Aristotle Foundation

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What makes for a thriving civilization?

Episode 8: Michael Bonner
Interview with a Contrarian

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JFK and conspiracy theories

Episode 7: Michel Gagné Interview with a Contrarian

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Liberty and the Protestant religion in Canada

Episode 6: James Forbes Interview with a Contrarian

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Shared values and citizenship

Episode 5: Peter MacKinnon Interview with a Contrarian

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The Freedom Convoy

Episode 4: Andrew Lawton Interview with a Contrarian

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Fleeing woke politics: An Canadian immigrants second thoughts

Episode 3: Lydia Perović Interview with a Contrarian

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The roots of violent crime

Episode 2: Barry Latzer Interview with a Contrarian

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Can we ever rid the world of tyranny?

Episode 1: Waller Newell Interview with a Contrarian

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What makes for a thriving civilization? – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 8

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JFK and conspiracy theories – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 7

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Liberty and the Protestant religion in Canada – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 6

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Shared values and citizenship – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 5

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The Freedom Convoy – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 4

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Fleeing woke politics – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 3

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Law, crime and punishment – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 2

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Can we ever rid the world of tyranny? – Interview with a Contrarian Ep 1

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What makes for a thriving civilization?
What makes for a thriving civilization? How do we distinguish between progress and decline? This episode we interview Michael Bonner about his latest book, In Defense of Civilization. Michael makes the case for why clarity, beauty, and order have played a key role in the progress of civilizations throughout history. Be sure to check out Michael Bonner's book In Defense of Civilization To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation Visit out website Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook
JFK and conspiracy theories
When are conspiracies real and when are they just conspiracy theories? This episode we interview Michel Jacques Gagné to discuss why most conspiracy theories are the product of faulty reasoning. We also discuss how movies like Oliver Stone’s JFK mix-up critical facts about John F. Kennedy’s assassination, and delve into more details about that tragic November day, like the psychological makeup of Lee Harvey Oswald and other “lone wolves.” Be sure to check out Michel Gagne's latest book: Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination: Debunking the Myths and Conspiracy Theories. To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠Visit out website⁠ ⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠ ⁠Like us on Facebook
Liberty and the Protestant religion in Canada
Did the Protestant religion influence liberalism in Canada? In this episode we interview James M. Forbes, author of a new book, Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism 1828-1878. James makes the case that Protestantism had a major influence on Canada's foundations, including its concept of liberty. We also discuss the parallels between the 19th century and today on issues of individual rights, the power of the collective, and what anchors a classically liberal country. Be sure to check out James Forbes' latest book: Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism 1828-1878. To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠
Shared values and citizenship in Canada
What does it mean to be a citizen in Canada? Are Canadians losing their shared sense of citizenship? In this episode we interview Dr. Peter MacKinnon, author of a new book, Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century. Dr. Mackinnon talks about about the loss of a shared sense of citizenship in Canada, including shared ideals and a shared humanity. We also talk about the emergence of identity politics, universities that have lost their Enlightenment ideals, and much more. Be sure to check out Dr. Peter MacKinnon's latest book: Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠
The Freedom Convoy
In January 2022, thousands of protestors rallied at Parliament Hill to oppose the COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine mandates. Was the Freedom Convoy completely defensible, indefensible, or something in-between? Today we interview Andrew Lawton, host of The Andrew Lawton Show, and author of a new best selling book The Freedom Convoy: The Inside Story of Three Weeks That Shook the World. Be sure to check out Andrew Lawton on Spotify: ⁠The Andrew Lawton Show To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠
Fleeing woke politics: A Canadian immigrant's second thoughts
Lydia Perović came to Canada from Montenegro nearly three decades ago to get away from race, class, and other identity markers. Then came the modern identity politics movement. Today we interview Lydia on her new book, Lost in Canada: An Immigrant’s Second Thoughts. Lydia describes her experience fleeing from Montenegro to Canada, and her perspective about the emergence of identity politics in Canada. To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠
The roots of violent crime in America
Some people say that poverty and economic downturns cause crime, but our guest today argues that this may not be the case. In this episode, we interview Barry Latzer, an American criminologist and emeritus professor of criminal justice at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Dr. Latzer argues that crime is a cultural problem, and that punishment plays an important social role in reducing disorder in society. Be sure to check out Barry Latzer's Books: The Rise and Fall of Violent Crime in America The Roots of Violent Crime in America The Myth of Overpunishment To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------
Can we ever rid the world of tyranny?
We often look at the problem of tyranny through a liberal democratic lens, but what if modern tyrants are motivated by something other than economic self-interest? Our guest today is Professor Waller Newell, author of Tyranny and Revolution: From Rousseau to Heidegger. Newell argues that the modern form of tyranny represents a radical ideological shift in how tyrants behave, which was informed by Jean Jacque Rousseau's detestation of liberalism and the enlightenment. Be sure to check out Waller Newell's books: ⁠Tyranny and Revolution: From Rousseau to Heidegger Tyrants: A History of Power, Injustice, and Terror Tyranny: A New Interpretation To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What makes for a thriving civilization?

What makes for a thriving civilization? How do we distinguish between progress and decline? This episode we interview Michael Bonner about his latest book, In Defense of Civilization. Michael makes the case for why clarity, beauty, and order have played a key role in the progress of civilizations throughout history. Be sure to check out Michael Bonner’s book In Defense of Civilization.

JFK and conspiracy theories

When are conspiracies real and when are they just conspiracy theories? This episode we interview Michel Jacques Gagné to discuss why most conspiracy theories are the product of faulty reasoning. We also discuss how movies like Oliver Stone’s JFK mix-up critical facts about John F. Kennedy’s assassination, and delve into more details about that tragic November day, like the psychological makeup of Lee Harvey Oswald and other “lone wolves.” Be sure to check out Michel Gagne’s latest book: Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination: Debunking the Myths and Conspiracy Theories.

Liberty and the Protestant religion in Canada

Did the Protestant religion influence liberalism in Canada? In this episode we interview James M. Forbes, author of a new book, Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism 1828-1878. James makes the case that Protestantism had a major influence on Canada’s foundations, including its concept of liberty. We also discuss the parallels between the 19th century and today on issues of individual rights, the power of the collective, and what anchors a classically liberal country. Be sure to check out James Forbes’ latest book: Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism 1828-1878.

Shared values and citizenship in Canada

What does it mean to be a citizen in Canada? Are Canadians losing their shared sense of citizenship? In this episode we interview Dr. Peter MacKinnon, author of a new book, Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century. Dr. Mackinnon talks about about the loss of a shared sense of citizenship in Canada, including shared ideals and a shared humanity. We also talk about the emergence of identity politics, universities that have lost their Enlightenment ideals, and much more. Be sure to check out Dr. Peter MacKinnon’s latest book: Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century.

The Freedom Convoy

In January 2022, thousands of protestors rallied at Parliament Hill to oppose the COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine mandates. Was the Freedom Convoy completely defensible, indefensible, or something in-between? Today we interview Andrew Lawton, host of The Andrew Lawton Show, and author of a new best selling book The Freedom Convoy: The Inside Story of Three Weeks That Shook the World. Be sure to check out Andrew Lawton on Spotify: ⁠The Andrew Lawton Show.

Fleeing woke politics: A Canadian immigrant’s second thoughts

Lydia Perović came to Canada from Montenegro nearly three decades ago to get away from race, class, and other identity markers. Then came the modern identity politics movement. Today we interview Lydia on her new book, Lost in Canada: An Immigrant’s Second Thoughts. Lydia describes her experience fleeing from Montenegro to Canada, and her perspective about the emergence of identity politics in Canada.

The roots of violent crime in America

Some people say that poverty and economic downturns cause crime, but our guest today argues that this may not be the case. In this episode, we interview Barry Latzer, an American criminologist and emeritus professor of criminal justice at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Dr. Latzer argues that crime is a cultural problem, and that punishment plays an important social role in reducing disorder in society. Be sure to check out Barry Latzer’s Books: The Rise and Fall of Violent Crime in America The Roots of Violent Crime in America The Myth of Overpunishment.

Can we ever rid the world of tyranny?

We often look at the problem of tyranny through a liberal democratic lens, but what if modern tyrants are motivated by something other than economic self-interest? Our guest today is Professor Waller Newell, author of Tyranny and Revolution: From Rousseau to Heidegger. Newell argues that the modern form of tyranny represents a radical ideological shift in how tyrants behave, which was informed by Jean Jacque Rousseau’s detestation of liberalism and the enlightenment. Be sure to check out Waller Newell’s books: ⁠Tyranny and Revolution: From Rousseau to Heidegger Tyrants: A History of Power, Injustice, and Terror Tyranny: A New Interpretation.

Who we are

The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy is a new think tank that aims to renew a civil, common-sense approach to public discourse and public policy in Canada.

Our vision

A Canada where the sacrifices and successes of past generations are cherished and built upon; where citizens value each other for their character and merit; and where open inquiry and free expression are prized as the best path to a flourishing future for all.

Our mission

We champion reason, democracy, and civilization so that future generations can participate in a free, flourishing Canada.

Our unique approach

Our research topics

Our research tackles ideas and policies that harm or help Canadians, democracy, and civil society, with the goal of educating Canadians on the same.

Our analytical approach

We use empiricism and informed history to challenge harmful ideas, claims, and trends and replace them with facts and reason.

Our marketing

Excellent ideas need to be shared. The Aristotle Foundation will market our ideas through every medium possible.

Our target audiences

Aristotle Foundation work will be available to all but one critical goal is to reach 100,000 young adults through social media with facts and informed history.

The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy is a registered Canadian charity.

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