The Liberals’ budget is the dismal triumph of symbolism over substance: Cross in the Financial Post
Three years into its mandate and the cupboard of big new ideas is bare, now that the comprehensive tax reform ...
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Bigger deficit in federal budget?: Speer in the Toronto Sun
Bill Morneau will table his third budget this week. It marks an important moment in the life of his government, ...
Pre-election pressure could lead to increased government spending: Speer for Inside Policy
There may be pressures on the government's budget the closer we get to the next federal election, writes Munk Senior ...
How the government bungled the idea of “tax fairness”: Sean Speer in The Globe
The government's approach to "tax fairness" has resulted in ideological entrenchment and political divisiveness, writes Sean Speer. By Sean Speer, ...
One year on, Trudeau’s deficits pledge looks even worse for Canada: Sean Speer in the Sun
One year on, Justin Trudeau's pledge to run "modest deficits" does not look any better for Canada. Munk Senior Fellow ...
Mr. Trudeau goes to Washington: Sean Speer in Inside Policy
With a successful state dinner and a positive tone, Justin Trudeau seems more like Laurier than Trudeau Sr. when it ...
State dinner fanfare a chance to renew Canada-US relationship: Laura Dawson and Sean Speer for Real Clear World
Once the hoopla surrounding Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s state dinner in Washington dies down, write Laura Dawson and Sean Speer, ...
Seizing the moment on Canada-US relations: MLI Commentary by Laura Dawson and Sean Speer
Paper published in conjunction with the Canada Institute offers a plan for ensuring success on key bilateral issues from the ...
Optimism for common ground in Aboriginal prosperity and energy development: Sean Speer on CBC
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might not be known for energy development policies. But MLI Senior Fellow Sean Speer believes ...
Sean Speer and Ken Coates available to comment on Aboriginal affairs ahead of premiers’ meetings
This week’s meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and First Nations groups holds great potential for advancing the cause of ...
Getting it right on infrastructure spending: Commentary by Sean Speer and Brian Flemming
MLI commentary lays out a smarter and better infrastructure spending plan OTTAWA, Jan. 21, 2016 – Infusing an extra $60 ...
Time for the Liberals to return to their free trade roots: Brian Lee Crowley in the Citizen
Since Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s departure, the Liberal Party of Canada has largely shunned a commitment to free trade. But now, ...
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Unfortunately for Canadian consumers and creators, the Online Streaming Act is performing exactly as predicted: Peter Menzies in the Hub
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Mexican cartels are a direct threat to Canada’s public safety, and the future of North American trade: Gary J. Hale for Inside Policy
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Canadians are very unhappy with the federal public service—and for good reason: Tim Sargent in The Hub
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Will Justin Trudeau prorogue Parliament in the new year? History shows there’s little political cost to the practice: Dave Snow in The Hub
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Canada is an energy superpower. It’s time to remind America and act like it: Heather Exner-Pirot in The Hub
