# The big policies that will shape 2026

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Podcast: [Wonk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonk-275767)
Published: 2025-12-18T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ppforum.ca
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When it comes to unprecedented times, 2025 did not disappoint. It was a year of upheaval and change, both at home and abroad. In the year ahead, Canada will grapple with big issues and daunting policy files, from housing to AI to tariffs and trade. Host Amanda Lang speaks with Inez Jabalpurwala, the president and CEO of the Public Policy Forum, about the urgent need for broader policy discussions, their impact on all Canadians and how to chart a better path forward in 2026.

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