Public Policy

Calgary – October 18, 2026 -- Eighty-nine percent of Canadians believe the federal government should invest in waterbombers to assist provinces when needed, according to a Pollara study released by De Havilland Canada, maker of the Canadair 515 waterbomber.

Poll finds Canadians see wildfires worsening over the past decade

The study, titled "Canadian Perceptions: Wildfire Response," measured public attitudes toward wildfires and the response to them. Respondents across the country said wildfires have become worse over the last decade. They also called a federal investment in a national waterbomber fleet, accessible to the provinces on request, essential to protecting Canada during wildfire seasons.

Tempe – October 12, 2026 -- Ivory Innovations will award the 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability to four winners across three categories at its annual summit on Oct. 14 at Arizona State University.

Winners span construction, finance and policy reform

The prize recognizes work in Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform. This year's winners are TradesFutures, the City of Boston's Boston Acquisition Fund, and the City of Chattanooga's Affordable Housing PILOT. The City of New Rochelle's Downtown Development initiative is a co-winner.

Ivory Innovations describes the honorees as concrete starting points for a national conversation. Their approaches cover preparing more people for construction careers, financing housing acquisition, and using local policy to support affordability and development.