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1. Ford government must dramatically change course to fulfill many promises

   High spending levels increase government debt, which raises the spectre of future higher taxes and creates uncertainty for potential investors. ...

2. GM layoffs highlight divergence between Ontario’s two biggest cities and rest of province

   The announced closure of the General Motors’ auto assembly plant in Oshawa will cause severe hardship for thousands of families. It’s horrible news. But if you’re determined to find a silver lining, there’s this—the major closure so ...

3. Cut the growth of growth commissions

   I hardly ever disagree with Jack Mintz, former president of the C. D. Howe Institute, former director of the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, and for the past decade or two the dean of Canadian policy economists. But I do ...

4. Ontario’s election—the real economic issues

   Ontario’s June 7 election may be a watershed moment as the new government will deal with an economy that, despite the recent improvement, still faces major challenges with employment and investment, given a housing boom is not a ...

5. Ontario PC leader could promote pro-growth agenda for First Nations

   A Toronto Star columnist recently lamented about the apparent lack of policies from Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford on Indigenous affairs. While Indigenous issues are federal responsibilities, the provincial government can do a lot to ...