Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Increases in labour productivity explain almost all gains in worker compensation over last 40 years in Canada [[link removed]]
Higher Labour Productivity Is the Key to Faster Income Growth finds that if Canada wants to increase worker compensation, then increases in labour productivity growth must be the policy focus for all governments.
Read More [[link removed]] Average annual immigration was 617,800 from 2000 to 2015 compared to 1.4 million from 2016 to 2024 [[link removed]]
Canada’s Changing Immigration Patterns, 2000-2024 finds that immigration (including temporary foreign workers and international students) grew on average by 3.5 per cent per year from 2000-2015, then at 21.3 per cent from 2016 to 2024 (excluding 2020)– more than six times the 2000-2015 pace.
Read More [[link removed]] Carney’s new agenda faces old Canadian problems [[link removed]]
Many First Nations people consider resource development further exploitation of their ancestral lands by a colonizing power.
Commentary and Blog Posts Federal government should swiftly axe foolish EV mandate [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Kenneth P. Green
The benefits of vehicle electrification for climate/environmental risk reduction have been oversold.
B.C. premier wants a private pipeline—here’s how you make that happen [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Vancouver Sun) by Julio Mejía and Elmira Aliakbari
In 2024, nearly 96 per cent of Canadian oil exports and virtually all natural gas exports went to the United States.
Carney government should recognize that private sector drives Canada’s economy [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Jock Finlayson
Consumer confidence has plunged and household spending has softened.
Ford government’s fiscal record—red ink and broken promises [[link removed]] by Ben Eisen
The province’s debt load will eclipse $500 billion over the next three years.
Prime minister can make good on campaign promise by reforming Canada Health Act [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Epoch Times) by Nadeem Esmail
Canadians have some of the lowest access to physicians, medical technologies and hospital beds in the developed world.
New Brunswick government should expand use of private surgical clinics [[link removed]] (Appeared in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal) by Mackenzie Moir
Last year the province's median time between referral from a family doctor and non-emergency treatment was 69.4 weeks.
Carney government should consider ‘Golden Dome’ to improve trade negotiations with U.S. [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Financial Post) by Steven Globerman
Canada should participate not simply as a paying customer but as a partner responsible for critical elements of the system.
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