The Unintended Negative Consequences of Significantly Raising the Minimum Wage

Following Minister Jean Boulet’s announcement that the minimum wage in Quebec will go from $13.50 to $14.25 an hour, certain community groups and unions suggested that this was a missed opportunity to raise it to…

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Four Solutions to the Family Doctor Shortage in Quebec

The wait to find a family doctor in Quebec is unacceptably long. The MEI proposes four concrete solutions to resolve this problem quickly without breaking the bank. The government should adopt them now.

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Healthcare in Canada 2021

While the Canadian health care system’s capacity to treat more patients during the pandemic remains particularly low, a clear majority of Canadians (58%) want their governments to allow increased access to health care services provided…

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Time to cure what ails Canada’s health-care systems

Health reform has been talked about enough; it’s time to take action and catch up…
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The Washington Times, p. B2

Raising softwood lumber tariffs will hurt Americans and Canadians both

The Biden administration should roll back tariffs on softwood lumber from Canada.
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Op-eds

The Globe and Mail, p. B4

U.S. hike to Canadian lumber duties could be damaging to trade relationship

Much like steel and aluminum, the Biden administration should roll back tariffs on softwood lumber…
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