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Yuan Yi Zhu: Mark Carney’s values could remake Canada—so what are they?
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Is there a “there” there when it comes to Canada’s newest PM? I just read his 600-page book and still have no idea
on Apr 3
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Trevor Tombe: There’s a lot we can learn from Canada’s last trade-war election
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The 1930 election also centered around a trade war with the U.S. Here's what happened
on Apr 3
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Theo Argitis: How Mark Carney would govern Canada
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What to expect if Carney is elected prime minister
on Mar 24
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Need to Know: Carney’s budget deficit could be even higher than Trudeau’s
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Your weekly economics roundup
on Mar 11
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The U.S. is playing a dangerous fiscal game—and Canada should pay attention
on Mar 6
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Hub Exclusive: 23 percent of Canadians are unable to buy sufficient food
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The hidden toll of food insecurity
on Mar 4
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Need to Know: Trump’s tariffs are finally here
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Your weekly economics roundup
on Mar 4
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Trevor Tombe: Poilievre’s plan to spur interprovincial trade is good—but here’s a better one
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Withholding funds is the Fed’s best weapon against internal trade barriers
on Feb 20
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Anil Wasif: The real reason for Donald Trump’s tariffs
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Understanding why the Trump administration has embraced tariffs is key to developing our response
on Feb 14
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Trevor Tombe: There are real limits to what Canada can do in standing up to Trump
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Unfortunately, retaliatory tariffs simply won’t move the needle in the U.S. as much as we might like
on Feb 6
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John Sikkema: What have we learned from 10 years of MAID in Canada?
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Simply not expanding the program is not good enough—the next government should end it completely
on Feb 6
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Mike Moffatt: On housing, Doug Ford deserves a big red F
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As the Progressive Conservatives seek re-election, it’s worth looking at their governing record
on Feb 6
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Yuan Yi Zhu: At least his socks were cool
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Far from being ‘back,’ Canada became a cautionary tale under Justin Trudeau
on Jan 10
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Trevor Tombe: Is the Alberta pension plan idea dead?
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Spoiler: It’s not. But recent analysis challenges key Government of Alberta assumptions.
on Jan 9
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Jake Fuss and Jason Clemens: Why big government keeps getting bigger
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Government has an inherent bias for more government
on Jan 8
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The experts who downplay affordability issues are wrong. You're right to be worried about the pinch
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Why inflation feels higher than the statistics suggest
on May 30
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It's fitting for Canada to still celebrate Queen Victoria - The Hub
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Thanks to the better parts of our history, there are still good reasons to raise a glass, enjoy the day off and be grateful to live in such an amazing country.
on May 21
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We must take foreign interference seriously. Our democratic freedom is at stake - The Hub
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It’s a dangerous world, and Canada is clearly not immune from state and near-state foreign actors seeking to undermine our institutions. At the very least the federal government must enhance our defences against interference.
on May 17
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Canada just started the largest tax increase you’ve never heard of - The Hub
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Overall, the effective tax rate placed on new investment in Canada is set to increase from 13.7 percent to nearly 17 percent. This will lower investment and productivity at a time when we need more of both.
on May 16
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What the Freedom Convoy can teach us about the anti-Israel encampments - The Hub
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It is likely that the Court will recognize the legitimacy of stricter limits on the nature, scope, and duration of such protests on university property, as opposed to fully public spaces.
on May 16
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Sorry, Canada, but we can't tax our way to prosperity - The Hub
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We must recognize that economic growth and financial stability are what underwrite the costs of the social supports that we expect in a modern developed economy.
on May 6
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The Trans Mountain pipeline was worth every penny of its $34 billion price tag - The Hub
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First, taxpayers are not on the hook in the way that most people think. Indeed, we may not lose any money on the purchase at all. Second, and more importantly, the pipeline’s economic benefits to Canada far surpass its cost.
on Apr 30
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When Canada burned down its own Parliament - The Hub
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Some 1500 people gathered that evening at Champs de Mars, a large park in the heart of Montreal. In the glow of burning torches, hatred was spewed and farmed until a grievance convoy broke away and headed towards the legislature building.
on Apr 30
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We all benefit from lower capital gains taxes—even if you’re not rich - The Hub
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It’s as if the government had failed to understand that housing—like any other product or service in the economy—does not get produced without capital. This budget confirmed that lack of understanding.
on Apr 25
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Why raising capital gains taxes makes sense—yes, really - The Hub
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From the perspective of getting the underlying structure of Canada’s tax system right, increasing capital gains taxes made good sense.
on Apr 17
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Baby boomers have won the generational war. Was it worth young Canadians' future? - The Hub
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In their wake, boomers have set policy traps that have systematically kneecapped future generations' prospects, leaving behind a country of systems littered with economic landmines and lower living standards.
on Apr 17
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How happy are you? Canadian satisfaction is deteriorating fast—particularly among youth - The Hub
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The decline in Canada’s overall happiness score appears to be age-driven. Canadian youth now rank much more poorly in their life evaluations than older Canadians.
on Apr 16
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The 'Great Canadian Slump' is back - The Hub
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Unfortunately, income growth has stalled to rates rarely seen in Canadian history. Only twice in the past century have we lived through more sluggish growth than today—both during serious recessions.
on Apr 4, 2024
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The carbon tax was never worth the cost - The Hub
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Canada should pause increases in the carbon tax permanently and have a serious discussion about eliminating the hodgepodge of rules and regulations that are harming the efficiency and competitiveness of the economy.
on Mar 27, 2024
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Invest in Canada mandates would surely fail - The Hub
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If one wants to see more equity investments in Canada by large institutional funds, then eliminating debt bias in the tax system would be far better than enacting selective mandates.
on Mar 21, 2024
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Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have found a winning message - The Hub
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Should Poilievre win, he’s been very clear about who he’ll be governing for: those Main Street Canadians who have too often been forgotten and left behind.
on Mar 8, 2024
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Canada’s two richest provinces are playing with fiscal fire - The Hub
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The risks both provinces are taking are choices that they have the luxury of making. Each province has a strong economy and fiscal capacity. But we should be clear about what those choices are and recognize that neither is a particularly prudent approach.
on Mar 7, 2024
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The long, slow uncancelling of Woody Allen - The Hub
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Through it all, Allen kept making films even though they were no longer distributed in North America. Allen now shoots his films in Europe, including his 50th film, Coup de Chance, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year to good reviews.
on Mar 6, 2024
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Actually, Minister Guilbeault, Canada needs more roads, rail, and all of the above - The Hub
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The task of connecting Canadians is vital for our economic health and well-being. This isn’t easy in a country with relatively few major cities spread out over vast distances, but it would be impossible without trucks and major roads.
on Mar 1, 2024