Busting a few myths about the gig economy: Philip Cross in the National Post
Data show gig workers are far from being a permanent underclass struggling to join the mainstream labour force, writes Philip ...
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Is Canada Entering a Recession? Philip Cross in the Epoch Times
While the economy is not now in recession, inevitably we will experience another slump, more likely sooner than later, writes ...
Is a lack of willingness to change jobs suppressing wage growth? New MLI Study
OTTAWA, ON (December 11, 2019): Unemployment is at record lows in Canada, which usually means wages are set to rise. ...
Should Canada ban non-residents from buying homes? No: Philip Cross in the Toronto Star
Unfortunately, taxing or even banning non-residents from buying homes hardly addresses the real reasons behind soaring house prices and in ...
Stop meddling, government. Let the economy play to its strengths: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Our comparative advantage results from necessity and synergies among successful industries, not academic fads or industrial policy framed in government ...
Housing Remains Driving Force Behind Modest Economic Growth: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (December 5, 2019): The most recent Macdonald-Laurier Institute Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) shows that Canada’s pattern of slow and ...
The Cost of Alberta’s ‘Fair Deal’ Pressure Tactic Only Worth it if Ottawa Yields: Philip Cross in the Epoch Times
Alberta’s political leaders must make the political judgement as to whether withdrawing from some federal programs will pressure Ottawa to ...
Political elites want to abandon ‘one man, one vote’ and suppress the votes of older people: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Unable to admit its own inability to nominate capable leaders with broad appeal, the political class is circulating proposals to ...
MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator Shows Continuing Meagre Growth in the Economy
OTTAWA, ON (November 12, 2019): Continuing its trajectory of modest economic gains, Canada’s economic outlook remains somewhat positive heading into ...
Naomi Klein jumps on the Green New Deal bandwagon with her latest book: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Ilias Bartolini / Flickr, Modified. Radical plans to transform our economy should be costed-out at the very start, not the ...
Unprecedented stimulus after 2008 recession failed to boost long-term growth: Philip Cross in the Financial Post
Despite unprecedented stimulus, Canada’s annual real GDP growth over the past four years has remained stuck in the range of ...
Should the federal deficit be more of a concern?: Philip Cross in The Star
Our reliance on deficits to prop up spending while incomes stagnate has left us poorer economically and has weakened our ...
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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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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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Canada is an energy superpower. It’s time to remind America and act like it: Heather Exner-Pirot in The Hub
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Prison-onset gender dysphoria – a new low for women’s dignity: Mia Hughes and Peter Copeland for Inside Policy
