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1. B.C. budget delivers blow to competitiveness in the province

   In British Columbia’s recent budget speech, Finance Minister Carole James (pictured above) said: “We’re competitive as a province, a destination for investors, and we’re committed to seeing that continue.” This is the right talk. ...

2. Ontario’s new energy efficiency programs—high cost, little benefit

   Appeared in the Toronto Sun, September 6, 2017 The Wynne government is once again pursuing high-cost energy programs that will yield minimal benefits for Ontarians. This time the government has its sights set on energy efficiency programs. Last week, ...

3. Mexico’s energy reforms may provide new opportunities for investment

   A recent article published in The American Interest references Mexico’s newly-privatized oil industry as a bright spot for the Mexican-American relationship. The author states: “Plenty of American producers already have experience ...

4. Uncertainty continues to plague Canada’s mining industry

   In a recent Financial Post article, Rio Tinto CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques commented on the state of Canada’s mining industry: “You know mining well and you understand its value, but to be very frank it has been getting harder to do ...

5. Electricity bills in Toronto remain high compared to U.S. cities

   Wind, solar and biomass policies have resulted in high additional costs for consumers. ...

6. Toronto has highest electricity bills among major Canadian cities

   Appeared in the Financial Post, July 20, 2017 Ontarians are all too familiar with the rising cost of electricity. They see it on their hydro bills every month. But what’s often been lacking in the public and policy debates, however, are the specifics of ...

7. Evaluating Electricity Price Growth in Ontario

   Electricity is an essential part of our modern lives. It powers our economy, generating the economic activity that underpins our high living standards. It also allows Canadians to enjoy the comforts of modern life, from warm homes and warm meals to ...

8. Ontario government shifts today’s electricity bills (plus interest) onto future consumers

   Ontarians have seen their electricity bills skyrocket in recent years. From 2010 to 2016, the average monthly electricity bill for Toronto residents increased by more than 50 per cent, granting Torontonians the distinction of having some ...