The 2010s were a lost decade of debt: Philip Cross in the National Post
The combination of a decade of slow income growth and mounting debt has left Canada’s economy vulnerable to a shock, writes Philip Cross. ...
Modest gains point to continued slow growth for early 2020: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (January 9, 2020): The most recent Macdonald-Laurier Institute Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) update reveals that Canada’s trend of slow economic growth is...
Might taxing ice cream help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Linda Nazareth in the Globe and Mail
In terms of the broader economy, the idea of non-meat food choices influencing our carbon footprints opens up a whole new Pandora’s box,...
2019 may have been a new dawn for hope and revolution: Richard Owens in the Financial Post
On a grander scale there is much to be grateful for from 2019. Hope and revolution are in the air, writes Richard Owens. ...
Busting a few myths about the gig economy: Philip Cross in the National Post
Data show gig workers are far from being a permanent underclass struggling to join the mainstream labour force, writes Philip Cross. By Philip...
Ten things to watch for in the economy and labour market in 2020: Linda Nazareth in the Globe and Mail
Economically speaking, 2020 will be a mixed bag for sure, but also a chance to start fresh and perhaps to make new mistakes...
Is Canada Entering a Recession? Philip Cross in the Epoch Times
While the economy is not now in recession, inevitably we will experience another slump, more likely sooner than later, writes Philip Cross. By...
Western Canadians are paying HST on investment fees when their provinces don’t even levy that tax: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post
HST on investment fees is resulting in an $800 million transfer from western provinces to the rest of Canada, writes Jack Mintz. By...
You have to break down Canada’s ugly job numbers to see what’s really wrong with our economy: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post
The government needs a growth agenda for the economy if more money is to be put into the pockets of Canadian workers, writes...
Is a lack of willingness to change jobs suppressing wage growth? New MLI Study
OTTAWA, ON (December 11, 2019): Unemployment is at record lows in Canada, which usually means wages are set to rise. However, despite high...
