Are we sure we need a full census every five years?: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Returning to a census every 10 years would free up respondents' time and save taxpayers millions of dollars, writes Philip Cross. By Philip...
Economy Continues to See Modest Gains: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (August 1, 2019): With the 2019 federal election fast-approaching, Canadians are likely to be paying closer attention to a whole host of...
We need to fix the Amber Alert system: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Our goal with the Amber Alert system should be to create a system people want to be a part of rather than opt...
What Went Wrong with Canada’s Carbon Tax? MLI commentary by Philip Cross
OTTAWA, ON (July 9, 2019): At one time, the carbon tax was a popular policy with a significant number of proponents on both...
Stop tolerating politicians lying about infrastructure projects: Philip Cross on BNN Bloomberg
MLI Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the issues surrounding major infrastructure projects and government accountability. He says that...
Why governments keep screwing up major infrastructure projects: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Instead of expecting the unexpected, they rely on the 'Everything Goes According to Plan' assumption. It never has, and never will, writes Philip...
Canadian Economy Sees a Boost Before Summer: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (July 2, 2019): Canada has once again posted positive economic numbers, indicating that a stronger economy may be in the cards for...
The dangers of easy-money policies for long-term growth: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz has endorsed monetary policies that have helped to shift productive resources to government spending and housing, writes...
Is Canada's Economy Bouncing Back? MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (June 11, 2019): With April posting some of the best overall economic numbers in well over a year, Canada’s economy seems to...
Think Conservative governments reform things too slowly? Here's why they should: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Pursuing rapid change risks disrupting established institutions and practices that conservatives are usually inclined to preserve, writes Philip Cross. By Philip Cross, May...
