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Sensational headlines about economic growth breed complacency
Appeared in the Financial Post, September 7, 2017 Given the sensational media headlines hyping Canada’s recent economic growth, it’s hard to blame Canadians for being complacent. “Canada's economy steamrolls ahead—4.5% annualized rate of expansion” ...
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Morneau wrong about Canada’s economy and competitiveness
Appeared in the Financial Post, April 13, 2017 Canada’s anemic economic growth should be of the upmost concern to Canadian policymakers. In 2016, the economy had one of its most difficult years, with growth at a mere 1.3 per cent. Looking forward, it ...
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Innovators needed for an innovative Canada
Appeared in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, March 29, 2017 One of the pillars of the federal government’s laudable focus on improving the economy, particularly for middle-class Canadians, is an emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. Indeed, it ...
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Federal budget 2016—four key questions
As the new Liberal government tables its first budget later today, here are some crucial questions for Canadians to consider: 1) Are the budget assumptions sound? As with any budget, the first thing to establish is whether the government ...