Talk:Mackenzie Institute

message: The Valpy bit is clearly a case of what's described here:
Several newspaper reports have described the institute as a conservative or right-wing organization.[7] Thompson has repeatedly rejected this description, describing himself as a "classical liberal".[8] He has written, "if being a traditional liberal these days means being condemned as a right-wing nut, I plead guilty".[9]
We can add that ref to that passage, or mention Valpy by name if you wish. This is not however, a soapbox for every commentator who thinks MI is a "bunch of right-wing nuts". Please try and keep it neutral. <<-armon->> 04:09, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Very well -- I'll adjust the wording at some point in the near future.  On second thought, I don't see the need to do this; Valpy was referring to John Gunning, not to John Thompson.  CJCurrie 04:39, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: This is not however, a soapbox for every commentator who thinks Mackenzie Institute IS a "bunch of right-wing nuts". <<-armon->> 09:09, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Perhaps not, but I think a nationally-respected journalist is worthy of inclusion.  CJCurrie 00:11, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Re-read my comments above. I don't object to including him, but let's not pretend that critic clearly on the left of Canadian politics is an unbiased source for a characterization of report MI produced. WP is not a soapbox, and this article is not the MI according to commentators associated with the NPD. If we were to write articles according to commentators associated with the Reform Party, I expect you'd see the problem a bit more clearly. <<-armon->> 01:30, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

text: Seems like there is a 2 to 1 consensus to do this, although the time difference is... I have removed the relevant comment in the article. Regards, VB00 (talk) 13:24, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Valpy's characterization per [[WP:UNDUE]] 

message: I've made some adjustments to the recent edits made by an anonymous contributor.  I would encourage that individual to provide sources if s/he wishes to return the information.  CJCurrie (talk) 03:28, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Unreferenced information

message: "Founded in 1986 by Brigadier Dr. Maurice Tugwell, a former Parachute Regiment officer and British Army veteran of WW-2, Palestine (1947), the Malayian insurgency, Cyprus and Ulster." It should be "Malaysian" insurgency. Missing an 's'.
Mackenzie86 (talk) 15:46, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Editing spelling errors is not a controversial change, and does not require the edit request template, as no content is being added/removed. I have now made the changes. Regards, VB00 (talk) 13:36, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Spelling error 

message: The name of the Wikipedia page is the Mackenzie Institute but identifies as the full name in the beginning of the description. Can you add that the organization is currently more recognized and known for its short name? The organization does not use its full name in business anymore, in exception to government filings. 
I.e. "The Mackenzie Institute for the Study of Terrorism, Revolution and Propaganda (in short, The Mackenzie Institute) is a think tank in Toronto, Ontario, Canada." Mackenzie86 (talk) 15:51, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Not much point to do this. I believe that it's quite obvious what the short name is, considering that it is the article name, and as such, there is no point to make the change. Regards, VB00 (talk) 13:40, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Name of organization 

message: "The institute publishes online research papers on a wide variety of political matters, with a focus on terrorism, political extremism, warfare, and organized crime.[1]"
The Institute has expanded their research interests. It should be changed to: 
"It is a non-profit organization working to engage Canadians—government officials, military personnel, academics, and citizens—on Canada’s national security interests, specifically on security matters impacting domestic and global audiences. It works to provide an ongoing open forum for global conversations on threats and security vulnerabilities, such as critical infrastructure, military and law enforcement issues, cyber-security and terrorism."Mackenzie86 (talk) 16:13, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi there. Lots of content posted above has been copied from The institute's website, and obviously can't be implemented, as it is promotional and lacks sourcing. Regards, VB00 (talk) 13:45, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Research 

message: "The institute is named after Canadian explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie." 
As per his Wikipedia page, Alexander Mackenzie is actually Scottish explorer who explored Canada. This should be reworded or deleted completely.Mackenzie86 (talk) 16:16, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Changed to Scottish and added a wikilink to Scottish people for clarity. Regards, VB00 (talk) 14:02, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sir Alexander Mackenzie 

message: John Thompson is no longer affiliated with the Institute for over two years. Could his information be moved to the bottom of the page? He seems to be taking up a great deal of the Mackenzie Institute's Wikipedia page. Mackenzie86 (talk) 16:20, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi there. I have read over the passage, and the content seems well placed, since the person was a former president, and is now a television contributor to topics close to the institute's interest. Regards, VB00 (talk) 14:05, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  John C. Thompson 

message: "The Mackenzie Institute makes frequent comments on Canada's military mission in Afghanistan, and supports increased funding for the Canadian military generally."
This line should be deleted. The Mackenzie Institute no longer comments on Canada's military mission in Afghanistan as the military mission no longer exists. Though the last line for supporting increased funding for the Canadian Armed Forces still remain true. Mackenzie86 (talk) 16:22, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Edit denied. The changes proposed do not cite any references, and as such, are unverifiable. Because of that, they can't be applied to the article. Regards, VB00 (talk) 14:09, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Afghanistan 

message: "The institute is a non-profit organization that depends upon individual donors and charitable foundations; it does not accept government funding."
This statement is no longer true. The Institute has received multiple grants to hold conferences by government departments and works with them on public education on security matters. This sentence should be deleted and changed to the following:
"Working with colleagues in the US, Israel, and the UK, the Institute attempts to provide a world perspective on the various topics covered. The Institute has addressed audiences across Canada and in Washington, DC; London, England; Oslo, Norway; Herzliya, Israel; and Brussels, Belgium. Since its inception, the Institute has worked with Canadian government institutions, private sector organizations, educational bodies and other social interests to provide distinct, informed and independent perspectives on security matters.
 
The Mackenzie Institute is funded by tax-deductible private and corporate charitable donations. The Institute received large tax-assisted funding in 2003, which under agreement with the Canadian Revenue Agency formed the financial basis of its operations through to 2015."Mackenzie86 (talk) 16:25, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Declined, just as the previous one. The content is unverifiable (no references provided), and some of the proposed change's content may be considered promotional. Regards, VB00 (talk) 14:11, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Scope and funding 

message: There should be a section on current publications and projects. Something along the lines of:
"The Mackenzie Institute focuses on publishing regular articles and research papers on security and defence issues on their website. They are also the publishers of the Security Matters magazine. Topics range from terrorism, to national security, cyber security and warfare, foreign affairs, public policy and hybrid warfare. 
In the past few years, the Mackenzie Institute has also hosted a variety of conferences and dinners to provide a forum to discuss matters of security and global affairs with experts and professionals in the field. Topics of these events have included foreign fighters and radicalization, critical infrastructure protection, cyber security, and Canadian military and defence issues.
Notable speakers include: 
•	Alan W. Bell, President of Globe Risk International
•	Major-General (Ret’d) David Fraser, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD
•	Lieutenant-General J.M.M. Hainse, CMM, MSC, CD
•	Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, CMM, CD
•	The Honourable David Pratt, P.C., KStG
•	The Honourable Hugh Segal, CM"
Mackenzie86 (talk) 16:26, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Denied just like the 2 requests above - content must be verifiable (cite reliable sources). Regards, VB00 (talk) 14:14, 30 December 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Publications and conferences 

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