Government-sector job growth dwarfs rise in private-sector jobs across Canada
A nearly stagnant private sector can’t finance rapid growth in the size of government over the long term.
How to think about the carbon tax setback?
It may be tempting to view the suspension of the carbon tax on oil heating as a lack of courage by political decision-makers. But the federal government’s decision also illustrates the limits of a climate strategy built around carbon pricing.
A better Canada starts with better leadership
It is the fundamental responsibility of a prime minster and the government he heads to demonstrate vision, define the big challenges the country faces, and to unite the country.
Canada’s trying to fight inflation and restore economic growth through rear-view mirror policies
From geopolitical tensions to rising debt levels and aging, the effect of these trends is a reduction in the capacity of the supply side to respond to increases in aggregate demand. Supply cannot keep up, so this gap is taken up by price increase that are driving inflation. New approaches are needed.
Canada urgently needs more capital here at home
If we could get an extra five percentage points of the Canadian Pension Plan and other institutional pools of capital currently flowing into foreign markets diverted to the future Canadian economy, that could mean billions more dollars each year for investment in domestic enterprise, jobs, and high-value exports.
Economic turmoil, irrepressible housing bubble leave Liberals playing for time
As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal election in 2025.
Guaranteed livable income is a basic solution for Canada’s hard economic times
The current economic climate is difficult for many, and the current approach to income supports only exacerbates it. But we believe the federal government has the tools to provide families with a real solution.
Canada’s on the wrong side of the big issues
If we had pride in our country and its place in the world, we would be leading the way in the transition to a new global order, just as we played key roles in designing the postwar system in 1945. But we’re more worried about pleasing the U.S. than in working for something better.
Unlocking Canada’s potential for a more competitive future
Government, educational institutions, and industry must work hand in hand to accelerate Canada’s competitive advantage, creating an ecosystem where our businesses can thrive and contribute to a more robust economy.
Canada lacks capacity for effective policy-making, and we’re not alone
The latest Global Innovation Index ranks Canada 15th globally. The top 10 include Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Britain, Singapore, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Korea.
