In today’s Globe and Mail, MLI’s Brian Lee Crowley writes that preoccupation with unemployment rate as a barometer of economic health is both outdated and blinding Canadians to a greater economic threat – rising job vacancies. For Real Picture on Unemployment, Pay Heed to Job Vacancy Rate Brian Lee Crowley, Special to The Globe and ...
Appearing in Postmedia newspapers across Canada, MLI’s Brian Lee Crowley reflects on the true legacy of Margaret Thatcher and the meaning of “Thatcherism”, and why the Liberals need their own Margaret Thatcher now. Why the Liberals Need a Margaret Thatcher Brian Lee Crowley, Ottawa Citizen, April 12, 2013 She was a liberal in the classical ...
In today’s Economy Lab, MLI’s Linda Nazareth discusses the high cost that food prices have for the world’s growing middle class. The World is Getting Richer – and Heavier Linda Nazareth, The Globe and Mail, Friday, Apr. 12 2013 Question one: If food prices go down, do people gain or lose weight? Answer: Gain. Food ...
Aquaculture is a clear case of Canada failing to live up to its natural and human endowment, says Brian Lee Crowley, in calling for reforms to antiquated property rights and cumbersome regulations that have hamstrung the industry for years. MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, April 10, 2013 – Canada needs a “Blue Revolution” of its own so ...
In the April 8th edition of the Globe & Mail’s Report on Business, MLI’s Brian Lee Crowley shares his views on the Margaret Thatcher’s legacy. How Margaret Thatcher’s competitive spirit changed the capitalist world BRIAN MILNER The Globe and Mail Published Monday, Apr. 08 2013 Margaret Thatcher’s greatest economic legacy may well have been to ...
In this edition of the Globe and Mail, MLI’s Linda Nazareth discusses the ups and downs of self-employment and what it means for the economy. ‘Gig economy’ of self-employment can be good for economy Linda Nazareth Special to The Globe and Mail, April 8th, 2013 Many Canadians are striking out on their own, and their ...
Revenue from non-renewable natural resources should be exempted from equalization formula says new MLI study. MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, April 4, 2013 – Canada’s equalization program suffers from widespread misunderstanding about the shared benefits of resource wealth, and encourages provinces to spend foolishly, says a new study by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute released today. The first misconception ...
In today’s Report on Business from the Globe and Mail, MLI’s Brian Lee Crowley proposes a new model for infrastructure investments in Canada Ottawa Needs a New Model for Infrastructure Spending By Brian Lee Crowley, Globe & Mail Report on Business, April 4th, 2013 Just over a decade ago, Roy Romanow released his Royal Commission ...
In an article published today in the Ottawa Citizen, MLI’s Brian Lee Crowley highlights the dangers facing Canada from illicit trade in the contraband pipeline along the 401 corridor. A cross-border accident waiting to happen By Brian Lee Crowley, the Ottawa Citizen, March 29th, 2013 Because keeping the border open and goods flowing with our ...
In today’s Globe & Mail senior MLI Fellow Linda Nazareth writes that placing higher-educated staff in entry-level positions may not be such a bad idea. Linda Nazareth Special to The Globe and Mail Here’s a trend, you decide whether it is a good one or a bad one: Employers are increasingly using college and ...
