CANADIAN PUBLIC POLICY-ANALYSE DE POLITIQUES
Scope & Guideline
Shaping tomorrow's policies through rigorous analysis.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Policy Analysis:
The journal focuses on comprehensive analyses of public policies, assessing their effectiveness, efficiency, and equity within Canadian contexts. - Socio-Economic Research:
It emphasizes socio-economic studies, exploring topics such as poverty, income inequality, and economic security, particularly among marginalized communities. - Interdisciplinary Approach:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from economics, political science, sociology, and law, fostering a holistic understanding of policy impacts. - Impact of COVID-19:
Recent publications reflect a significant focus on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing various aspects such as health, labor markets, and social inequalities. - Indigenous Issues:
The journal increasingly addresses Indigenous rights and policies, examining the socio-economic challenges faced by Indigenous communities and the effectiveness of government interventions.
Trending and Emerging
- Equity and Social Justice:
There is an increasing emphasis on equity and social justice within public policy, particularly concerning marginalized populations, including Indigenous communities and low-income families. - Impact of COVID-19 on Policy:
The pandemic has catalyzed a surge in research addressing its impacts on various sectors, including health, economy, and education, reflecting a responsiveness to current events. - Child Care and Early Childhood Education:
Research related to child care policies and early childhood education has gained momentum, especially in discussions about post-pandemic recovery and economic benefits. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
Emerging themes around mental health, particularly in the context of youth and the impacts of the pandemic, are becoming increasingly relevant in policy discussions. - Data-Driven Policy Making:
There is a growing trend towards utilizing administrative data and machine learning to inform public policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to address social issues.
Declining or Waning
- Rural Development Policies:
Although rural development was previously a significant focus, recent articles indicate a decline in this area, possibly due to shifting attention towards urban policy issues and immediate socio-economic crises. - Environmental Policy Analysis:
There has been a noticeable reduction in publications specifically focused on environmental policies outside of climate change discussions, indicating a potential shift in priorities towards more urgent socio-economic issues. - Long-Term Care Policies:
The extensive discussions surrounding long-term care policies that were prevalent during the pandemic seem to be decreasing, with a shift towards broader health system analyses rather than specific care models. - Employment Policies for Older Workers:
Research specifically targeting employment policies for older workers has diminished, possibly due to the broader focus on youth employment and the impacts of the pandemic on the labor market. - Financial Vulnerability in Non-Indigenous Populations:
While financial vulnerability remains a topic of interest, there is a noticeable decline in studies specifically focused on non-Indigenous populations compared to the growing emphasis on Indigenous financial issues.
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