Carney meets premiers on trade, pipeline issues
Mark Carney held his first virtual meeting with Canada's premiers since the Ottawa-Alberta MOU. Talks focused on pipeline tensions, U.S. tariffs, and economic uncertainty. Read the latest.
Category : Economic Policy
Lomborg: 12 Smart Global Investments for 2026 Cost $35B
Economist Bjorn Lomborg argues that 12 targeted projects costing US$35 billion could outperform the UN's $10 trillion Sustainable Development Goals. Discover the data-driven priorities for 2026.
Canada's Federal Budgets Need Slimmer, Clearer Format
Experts argue Canada's federal budgets have become unwieldy, burying key numbers in hundreds of pages of fluff. They call for a return to short, transparent documents for better accountability.
Five Easy Steps for Creative Government Accounting
Columnist Franco Terrazzano outlines a satirical five-step plan for creative government accounting, critiquing fiscal strategies under PM Mark Carney. Read the analysis.
Trump's $30B 'Tariff Shelf' Claim Faces Scrutiny
President Trump's repeated story about finding $30 billion on a 'tariff shelf' is dismissed by critics and economists. We examine the facts behind the dubious claim and its implications.
Budget Deception Could Lead to Higher Taxes for Canadians
Tax expert Kim Moody warns that ignoring fiscal reality and using deceptive accounting could force future tax hikes on Canadians. Read the analysis of the 2025 Public Accounts.
Economist: 'Affordability' policies don't lower costs
Economist William Watson argues government subsidies for daycare, dental care, and housing only shift who pays, failing to address the underlying economic costs. A critical look at policy.
Trump Picks Fed Chair, Hassett Likely Choice
President Donald Trump confirms he has chosen his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, with top adviser Kevin Hassett the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell and pursue rate cuts. Details on the selection and market impact.
Quebec's 2029 budget goal faces auditor criticism
Quebec's finance minister defends plan to balance books by 2029 despite auditor's warning about incomplete measures and nine consecutive deficits. Read the full analysis.
Canada posts $16.1B deficit in fiscal first half
The Canadian government reported a $16.1 billion budgetary deficit for the April-to-September period amid economic challenges. Get the latest fiscal update and analysis.
Canada's productivity crisis demands policy reform
Canada's productivity growth lags dramatically behind the U.S. and OECD nations. New analysis reveals widespread sectoral weaknesses requiring tax reform and regulatory reduction to spur business investment.
Carney's $78.3B Deficit: A Historic Shift
Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget projects a $78.3-billion deficit, nearly double what the Trudeau government had planned. Discover the historical context and future implications for Canada.
Carney's Carbon Tax Cost Hidden in Budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney's industrial carbon tax costs remain undisclosed in the 500-page federal budget, raising concerns about affordability and transparency for Canadian taxpayers.
IMF approves US$8 billion financial deal for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund reaches staff-level agreement on US$8+ billion arrangement with Ukraine. Critical financial support continues amid Russia-Ukraine war.
Republican Senator Rejects Trump's $2,000 Tariff Checks
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson opposes President Trump's proposal for $2,000 tariff dividend payments, warning about the growing U.S. deficit and calling the plan unaffordable.
New Private-Sector Economic Panel for Atlantic Canada
The federal government has established a new private-sector advisory panel to drive economic growth in Atlantic Canada. Learn about the panel's mandate and potential impact.
Norway's wealth tax lesson: millionaires leaving
Norway's experience with wealth taxes shows millionaires relocate abroad. As Canada debates tax policies, this European case study offers valuable insights for economic planning.
America's Golden Age: Can We Learn from Rome's Fall?
Historian Johan Norberg warns America risks repeating Rome's mistakes with entitlement spending and inflation. Discover the parallels and how to preserve innovation.
Carney's Budget Shows Same Fiscal Traps as Trudeau
New research reveals Mark Carney's government may be repeating Justin Trudeau's fiscal forecasting errors. Learn how optimistic budgeting affects Canada's economy.
GOP Rejects Trump's $2000 Check Proposal
Republicans reject Trump's plan for $2000 household checks, citing inflation and debt concerns. Learn how this populist proposal divides the GOP on economic policy.
Ford and Trudeau Fiscal Policies Show Similarities
Analysis reveals Ontario's Doug Ford and former PM Justin Trudeau pursued strikingly similar fiscal approaches despite different political rhetoric on spending and taxes.
Russia Approves Tax Hikes to Fund War After 4 Years
Russian lawmakers pass significant tax increases to bolster economy as Ukraine conflict approaches fourth year. Get the latest developments on wartime economic measures.
Trump promotes McDonald's value meals on affordability
President Donald Trump praised McDonald's for reintroducing $5 and $8 value meals amid ongoing affordability concerns, positioning his administration against Democratic criticism of tariff impacts.
Trump's $2,000 Tariff Checks Require Legislation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarifies Trump's promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks, noting they require congressional approval and would target working families with income limits.
Readers Debate Government Deficits and Economic Growth
Canadian readers debate the economic impact of government deficits and the 'generational' budget, offering contrasting views on fiscal policy and public investment.
Shapiro: The Real Reason Things Become Unaffordable
Columnist Ben Shapiro analyzes why political slogans about affordability fail while government intervention often makes things more expensive for Canadians.
Carney's budget can't fix Trudeau's economic failures
Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget attempts to address a decade of economic mismanagement under Justin Trudeau, but experts warn it won't solve Canada's productivity crisis.
Carney's budget fails to address Canada's economic crisis
John Snobelen analyzes why Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget demonstrates timidity instead of bold action needed for Canada's economic challenges. Read more.
Saskatchewan's Tax Reform Opportunity in Canada
Saskatchewan could pioneer innovative corporate tax reforms while federal government avoids substantive changes. Researcher Ty Thiessen explains this economic opportunity.
Why Manufacturing Tax Incentives Don't Work in Canada
Economist Jack Mintz argues Canada's 50-year experiment with manufacturing tax preferences has failed. True economic growth requires market-driven productivity improvements, not government favoritism.
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