Beijing’s ire over former PM Harper’s Taiwan visit calls for a strong response: J. Michael Cole for Inside Policy
Canada should stand by its principles or, at a minimum, hold the line when it comes to protecting its interests and those of...
Pipeline Politics: Is Anyone Standing Up for the Federal Government? Dwight Newman and Joseph Quesnel in the Epoch Times
Federal leaders needs to assert clear federal authority on getting pipelines built in the national interest, write Dwight Newman and Joseph Quesnel. By...
A real innovation agenda for Canada: MLI Commentary by Richard Owens
OTTAWA, ON (October 11, 2019): Canada lags behind other developed nations when it comes to innovation. From declining investments in research and development...
Unprecedented stimulus after 2008 recession failed to boost long-term growth: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Despite unprecedented stimulus, Canada’s annual real GDP growth over the past four years has remained stuck in the range of 1.0 to 2.0...
Can We Do Better By Chinese Students in Canada?: Charles Burton for Inside Policy
We need to put much more effort and resources into making the relationship with Chinese students work better, writes Charles Burton. By Charles...
Should the federal deficit be more of a concern?: Philip Cross in The Star
Our reliance on deficits to prop up spending while incomes stagnate has left us poorer economically and has weakened our national unity and...
Turmoil in global economy slows Canadian GDP growth: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (October 7, 2019): Though the Canadian economy has slowed somewhat since July, it continues to show modest growth heading into the...
The Middle Class in 2019: Sean Speer on the Agenda
In the federal election campaign, politicians from all parties are trying to convince Canadians they will champion the middle class and make their...
Unprecedented Stimulus has Failed to Spur Long-Term Growth: Cross Quarterly Economic Report
OTTAWA, ON (October 3, 2019): In the wake of the 2008 recession, governments embarked on a strategy of unprecedented stimulus spending. This strategy...
Who’s Most Responsible for Canada’s Health Care? Unfortunately, no one: Shawn Whatley for Inside Policy
To get our health care boat moving forward, only one solution will work: one rower must agree to stop trying to steer the...
