Canadian Economy Still Stuck in the Rut: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (April 1, 2019): Following a meager performance in January, February’s numbers continue to suggest that Canada’s economy is stuck in the rut....
The Practical Consequences of a Free Trade Agreement with China: New MLI Report
OTTAWA, ON (March 28, 2019): It may be easy for Canadians to see China as a stable trade alternative to the US – a...
Inside Policy: Facing the Populist Moment
OTTAWA, ON (March 22, 2019): In our latest issue of our Inside Policy magazine, MLI’s authors take a closer look at how populism...
Getting past the politics of the SNC-Lavalin case: New MLI Commentary
OTTAWA, ON (March 21, 2019): News watchers in Canada have had front row seats to the so-called “LavScam,” along with all the political games...
The Structural Challenges Facing the Global Economy: Straight Talk with Tyler Cowen
OTTAWA, ON (March 7, 2019): With the global economy facing increasing strain, what do we know about the problems afflicting markets, and what can...
Analysts failing to appreciate how much Canada’s economy has slowed: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (March 5, 2019): As Canada’s economy continues to show worrying signs of weakness, policy-makers should take into account what these poor economic...
MPs, former diplomats and cabinet ministers, democracy activists and others laud MLI’s work on Russian disinformation
OTTAWA, ON (Feb. 28, 2019): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) has received messages of support from all corners, commending the institute for shining a...
Global Response to the Great Recession Threatens the World’s Economy: New MLI Commentary
OTTAWA, ON (February 28, 2019): The near-future may be bleak for the global economy; trade tensions, uncertainty, and slow-downs are all on the...
It’s no wonder no one wants to invest in Canada’s resources: New MLI Commentary by Jeffrey Simpson
OTTAWA, ON (February 22, 2019): While the modern Canadian economy is largely diversified, natural resources still play an incredibly important role when it...
Deficit debate clouding the big picture on government spending: MLI commentary by Sean Speer
OTTAWA, ON (February 14, 2019): A recent series of speeches, articles, and debates is provoking big questions about deficits and debt. Do they...
