Media announcements
- Busting the myths surrounding development of Canada’s natural resources May 8, 2013
The resource sector doesn’t deserve the bad rap from some economists who have long disparaged it as an economic curse that stifles overall growth. On the contrary, growth in resources and other sectors can reinforce each other, writes Philip Cross. ...
- Aboriginal Canada and the Future of the Natural Resource Economy May 1, 2013
First papers in new series highlight the alternative futures facing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians in defining new relationships around natural resource development OTTAWA, 1 May, 2013 – Canada’s leading independent, non-partisan think ...
- MLI Leading Indicator suggests modest economic growth in first half of 2013 April 30, 2013
First-quarter acceleration in US GDP may provide boost for Canada’s economy OTTAWA, April 30, 2013 – The Macdonald-Laurier composite leading index rose 0.3% in March, a slight improvement on its downward revised gain of 0.2% in February and the ...
- Macdonald-Laurier Institute Announces New Director of Communications April 5, 2013
OTTAWA, ON April 5th, 2013 – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Canada’s fastest rising independent, non-partisan think tank announces the appointment of Sean Osmar as the Institute’s new Director of Communications. Mr. Osmar will be quarterbacki...
- Restoring equity and Promoting wise stewardship in Canada’s equalization program April 4, 2013
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 b...
- MLI releases new issue of Inside Policy: Budget 2013- what should Jim Flaherty do? March 6, 2013
MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, March 6, 2013 – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) releases the new issue of Inside Policy today, its flagship bi-monthly magazine, focusing on the fiscal and economic challenges and opportunities confronting decision-make...
- Outlook for continuing economic growth in latest MLI indicator February 26, 2013
Index contradicts persistent pessimism in OECD leading indicator for Canada OTTAWA, February 26, 2013 – The Macdonald-Laurier composite leading index showed continuing signs of economic growth for Canada in January as components related to export ...
- Is crime in Canada really declining? MLI study questions StatsCan’s numbers February 21, 2013
Issues raised about methodology. Key findings & trends omitted. Questions raised about measuring crime. MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, February 21, 2013 – Statistics Canada is creating an incomplete portrayal of crime in this country because of the...
- Iran’s nuclear bark bigger than its bite, but West must still act, experts say February 6, 2013
Highlights: Despite bombast, regime has been risk averse. Iran acts through proxies such as Hezbollah. Arab Spring setback for Iran. Regime change likely to happen from within eventually. MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, February 6, 2013 – Should Iran ...
- Time to overhaul the delivery and funding of health care, MacKinnon says January 31, 2013
Costs, including for hospitals, are crowding out other needed spending while creating inter-generational unfairness. Solutions include more provincial-led reforms such as use of efficient private clinics and indirect user fees. MEDIA RELEASE OTTA...
