Insights
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New trade deal increases American sway over Canada
The USMCA first promotes the economic and trade interests of the US within North America.
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USMCA: An agreement between friends?
Even with an agreement, a protectionist White House means more trouble to come.
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Trade, deficit reduction and tax reform critical as recession looms
The federal government must act quickly on three fronts if it is to head off economic disaster.
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[RANT] Energy and trade: double trouble for Canada
The Trudeau government’s Keystone Cop management of the pipeline file does not inspire confidence in Canada’s energy sector.
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Learning to adapt to the growing gig economy
A changing labour market is creating opportunity, pressuring business and government to adapt.
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Resolving Canada’s trade quagmire in the age of Trump
We must make a major concession like phasing out our farm supply management to protect the auto sector.
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How we can avoid a devastating trade war with the US
We need a smart, realistic strategy for negotiations, starting with giving up our dairy supply management system.
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Canada needs tax reform, not tinkering
A response is needed to US policies that have reduced personal and business-related taxes.
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Federal carbon tax seems destined to fail
PEI has added itself to the list of carbon tax opponents, following Ontario, and the list is growing.
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We don’t want to go where trade wars have taken us before
Trump is not deterred by economists’ warnings of a global trade war that could usher in a new depression.
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Driverless vehicles: not such a great idea
Better to leave the big driving decisions in human hands.
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Busting the minimum wage myth
Studies show raising it actually eliminates employment opportunities.
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Canadians are going Trump free until it becomes too expensive
But consumers are fickle and will opt for the product that offers the best quality for the lowest price.
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Canada’s push for unfettered trade should begin at home
Supply management is protectionism by another name and shouldn’t be ignored as we seek freer trade.
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Economic incentives pay dividends
Recognizing incentives matter requires a reversal of many economic policies enacted by the Trudeau government.
