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Recent Labour Policy Commentaries and Blog Posts

Appeared in the National Post, July 28, 2022

Despite a robust recovery in employment for working-age Canadians, the overall employment rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.

At the provincial level, an aging population is putting upward pressure on health-care spending.

Appeared in the Edmonton Sun, June 8, 2022

Life expectancies have increased considerably since these programs were designed.

Appeared in the Globe and Mail, June 1, 2022

Employers often have imperfect information about the potential productivity of new hires.

Appeared in the Globe and Mail, May 16, 2022

The province has underperformed compared to other provinces in attracting business investment.

Appeared in the Financial Post, May 10, 2022

The ratio of seniors to the working age population is expected to almost double from 20.3 per cent in 2010 to 38.4 per cent by 2040.

Appeared in the Ottawa Sun, March 16, 2022

Unions restrict worker choice, prevent job formation, discourage work effort and cut economic productivity.

Appeared in the Toronto Sun, January 5, 2022

Unions raise wages by limiting the supply of labour.

Appeared in the Ottawa Sun, December 22, 2021

Minimum wage legislation reduces employment and non-wage benefits such as skills training.

Appeared in the Toronto Sun, December 15, 2021

Minimum wage increases can lead to employment losses for the least advantaged members of the labour force.