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Brutal economic numbers need more course corrections from Ottawa(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Matthew LauRelative to the United States, Canada's labour productivity underperforms in most sectors. Don’t fight protectionism with protectionism(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Steven GlobermanIncreases in efficiency and increased sales allow companies to grow. Affordable housing out of reach everywhere in Canada(Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Steven Globerman, Joel Emes and Austin ThompsonThe federal government allowed a historic surge in immigration that greatly outpaced new home construction. Recent court decision adds to growing uncertainty in B.C.by Tegan Hill and Jason ClemensThe Eby government is negotiating bilateral agreements that give First Nations priority rights over land swaths in B.C. Alberta government’s plan will improve health care in the province(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Nadeem Esmail and Mackenzie MoirAlbertans suffer some of the worst access to health care in the developed world. ‘Prudent’ Premier Ford has continued spend-and-borrow approach of his predecessor(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Ben EisenThis year, the Ford government will run a projected $14.6 billion deficit. Higher minimum wages hurt the least-advantaged workersby Matthew LauGovernments should freeze the nominal minimum wage and allow it to decline in inflation-adjusted terms. EQAO tests are an important way of holding Ontario schools accountableby Michael ZwaagstraThe EQAO data make it possible for the province to identify which schools are most in need of support. Canada’s air quality among the best in the world(Appeared in Drishti Magazine) by Annika Segelhorst and Elmira AliakbariCanada ranks 8th for air quality among 31 high-income countries. Claims about ‘unmarked graves’ don’t withstand scrutinyby Tom FlanaganThose who wish to limit open discussion of residential schools attack the truth-tellers. Here’s why city hall should save ‘blanket rezoning’ in Calgary(Appeared in the Western Standard) by Tegan Hill and Austin ThompsonAs Calgarians debate the city’s housing rules, residents should understand the trade-offs. |
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