Canada needs a fresh approach on innovation
Innovation is about bringing new ideas to market. This, built on technological progress and investment in intangibles, is the key source of productivity-boosting economic growth.
Immigrants back regularization for undocumented people
Regularization is not about rewarding lawbreakers; it’s about rectifying systemic failings that leave many people vulnerable and uncertain.
New report shows Canada’s economic weaknesses date back to 2006, covering Harper and Trudeau years
The Bennett Jones report sets out some directions in taxation, competition, immigration, investment, and the green energy transition, but no policy map. It also warns that we will have to choose between spending cutbacks or broad-based tax increases as government spending will need to be focused on investment, not consumption.
Economic development advocacy leads in May, besting environment talks for first month in 2024
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited communicated last month about mining in the Arctic and the company’s Hope Bay project.
Our political leaders are afraid to confront Canadians with the challenges we face for a better future
The big issues facing Canada will likely be sidelined since neither Liberals nor Conservatives want to face up to them even though this country’s future is really what the election should be about. Will we end up with disenchanted voters, worn out by partisan half-truths and efforts to demonize political opponents, and a low voter turnout?
How technology can mitigate Canada’s food inflation crisis
The escalation of grocery prices and widespread supply chain challenges are both symptomatic of a food sector in desperate need of wholesale modernization.
Canada faces a dangerous tipping point on its economy
We are not developing the kind of industries—and hence the kind of jobs, productivity and wealth—we need to preserve, sustain and improve the kind of country we want.
Memo to Canadians: the adjusted capital gains tax will still constitute a very generous tax break for the wealthy
We know that a decade of personal and corporate tax cuts under the Paul Martin and Stephen Harper governments failed to produce the hoped-for economic boom.
Political disconnect leaving Liberals far behind
It’s not at all clear that the Trudeau Liberals are playing the same game as their opponents.
The ‘soft landing’ for the economy may have to be a lot harder than usual
The economy may have to be guided toward near-recessionary levels to compensate for the housing bubble’s outsized impact on Canadians’ cost of living.
