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1. Ottawa enacts measured, well-targeted response to coronavirus downturn

   Appeared in the Financial Post, March 20, 2020 The federal government this week announced its fiscal response to the growing economic downturn caused by the risks and responses to COVID-19. In total, Ottawa will directly spend up to $27 billion to support ...

2. Ford government should exercise prudence in these volatile times

   Appeared in the Toronto Sun, March 19, 2020 As uncertainty swirls, the Ford government, which next week will release a fiscal update—instead of a planned complete 2020 budget—should remember that prudence is the best shield to protect government finances. ...

3. Trudeau government’s COVID-19 fiscal response avoids major mistakes

   The federal government today announced its fiscal response to the growing economic downturn caused by COVID-19. In total, Ottawa will spend up to $27 billion supporting individual Canadians and businesses. Many of the measures announced ...

4. Stabilizing income vs. economic stimulus—what’s the difference?

   Most people use extra one-time money from government to pay down debt or save. ...