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Beautiful game theory: an economist gets into the mixed strategy play of penalty shoot-outs🎲
Loving the world cup? Check out the Norway world cup squad photo: viking edition, or New Order’s classic tune from the 1990 World Cup. And try to forget that “it’s put there by men, bad men, rapacious, greedy men, men without scruples who exploit our childish passion ruthlessly every four years.”⚽
Released shortly after his death, the documentary about the wild life of the legendary Diego Maradona. If you want to go in-depth on a more recent complicated footballing figure, this “Portrait of a Serial Winner” investigates the history of the simultaneously beloved and hated Uruguayan striker (and biter!) Luis Suarez🤪
Colds: “I love the doctors—they are dears; But must they spend such years and years Investigating such a lot Of illnesses which no one’s got, When everybody, young and old, Is frantic with the common cold? And I will eat my only hat If they know anything of that!” 🤧
Hot spots: European notes about sauna culture 🧖
Cool records: an album a day to keep things fresh and algorithm free🎧
Hot oceans: SUPER El Niño might just be on our doorstep🌊🌡️
Hot and Cold: A true youtube original
The initiative is looking for an Ontario-based and experienced Policy Manager to help shape and advance their policy influence federally and in Ontario, lead meaningful stakeholder engagement, and manage their Ontario Regional Advisory Committee. This role will also support our First Nation and Tribal membership, helping to implement recommendations from their First Nation and Tribal Engagement Committee, and build meaningful engagement between municipal, First Nation, and Tribal leaders on issues impacting the region and its shared waters. 🌊🤝
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
OREA is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of evolution. Reporting to the Board of Directors and leading a team of over 50 staff, the CEO will be responsible for translating strategy into action, strengthening operational effectiveness, and reinforcing OREA’s value proposition to members and partners. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a balance of strategic foresight and operational discipline. The CEO will act as a key spokesperson and relationship builder, engaging government, media, and a diverse network of stakeholders, while navigating complex and sometimes competing priorities across the real estate ecosystem.🏢📈
Salary: not listed.
The Associate Minister of Forestry is seeking a motivated and experienced Policy and Stakeholder Advisor. This role will provide an exciting opportunity for a skilled policy professional - particularly those with previous experience in a political office or other related fields to bring their expertise to a political environment. Key responsibilities include providing strategic policy advice to the Associate Minister and senior staff; developing briefing materials that integrate policy analysis, communications considerations, and political context; and collaborating with the public service, other political offices, stakeholders, and caucus members on policy development. To apply, please send your resume with subject matter "Policy Advisor Role" to tay.rubman@ontario.ca. 🌲📋
Salary: not listed.
Reporting to the Director, Government and Community Relations (DGCR), the Government Relations Officer will be responsible for supporting the advancement of York University’s strategic government relations strategic plan by ensuring opportunities are developed and long-term relationships are cultivated and maintained between the University and its key stakeholders which support the university’s efforts to advance our institutional strategic priorities.🎓🤝
Salary: not listed.
The Strategy and Policy Business Consultant is responsible for policy planning, research, and development, leading/participating in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and supporting strategic planning and performance reporting. This position will also focus on managing strategic relationships and developing initiatives to foster innovation. The Consultant will participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of policies and policy initiatives; conduct research and analysis; and more.📊🏘️
Salary: $106,834 - $128,204
The Senior Policy Analyst monitors and tracks policy issues and political trends across Canada, undertakes comparative analysis, and develops actionable policy recommendations to support the National Institute on Ageing’s (NIA) public policy agenda. They provide policy advice to the Director and develop policy-specific communications products in English and French, such as briefing notes, policy options papers, discussion papers, reports, submissions, and correspondence, to promote NIA’s mandate, priorities and activities.👥📝
Salary: $86,263 - $112,008
Eds: Great work with a kind and talented team!
Reporting to the Vice-Principal, University Relations (VPUR), the Executive Director, Government and Institutional Relations (GR), is a member of the University Relations’ senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership for the university’s government relations function. The Executive Director leads the development and execution of integrated government relations strategies that advance Queen’s institutional priorities and strengthen the university’s relationships with municipal, provincial and federal, and sector partners.🎓🏛️
Salary: $150,000 - $199,000
The Policy and Planning Advisor will provide senior level strategic advice, manage issues, develop and analyze policy options for the consideration of the Executive Director and Senior Management team and co-ordinate and lead intergovernmental activities and initiatives related to divisional priorities. This role develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements; and manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.🏙️📑
Salary: $115,672 - $160,649
The Lead will lead and manage engagement with diverse groups of clinical providers, health system administrators, regional partners, funders, and other key partner to support the implementation of multi-year initiatives related to emergency medicine; collaborate with OH teams to ensure alignment with broader strategic OH initiatives in support of health system planning, performance measurement, and reporting; and lead project/program workstreams and key deliverables to advance the delivery and quality of key initiatives.🚑🏥
Salary: not listed.
The City of Toronto is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy (TSNS) Advisory Group. If you are a Toronto community member who has a passion for civic engagement and community development; are actively engaged in neighbourhood activities; and enjoy connecting with other community leaders to share your knowledge, then this opportunity is for you.🌟🏘️
Eds: This is a volunteer position we thought you folks might be interested in!
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