Mixed practice respects the Canada Health Act, reminds the MEI

Montreal, September 14, 2026 – As Alberta begins to introduce mixed practice into its healthcare system, the MEI points out once again that this model does respect the Canada Health Act.

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On the Ineffectiveness of Counter-Tariffs

Canada has imposed counter-tariffs on the United States before, and they had no effect on US trade policy, reminds the MEI in this ViewPoint. “In the 1930s, the Canadian government attempted to combat US protectionism…

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Vouchers Would Bring School Choice to Quebec

In this Economic Note, the MEI argues that the introduction of a voucher system for education would allow Quebec students to benefit from increased competition among schools. “For many Quebec parents, the choice of their…

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In the 1930s, the Canadian government attempted to combat US protectionism by imposing its own tariffs. The result was to deepen the Great Depression in Canada, without changing US protectionist policies one iota.

Vincent Geloso, On the Ineffectiveness of Counter-Tariffs, September 3, 2026

MEI in the Media

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The Hub, p. web

How a TFSA top-up could be a shot in the arm for ailing Canadian investment

Between 2015 and 2024, over $1 trillion of investment left Canada in what an RBC…
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Op-eds

National Post, p. web

A century ago, Canada tried tariff retaliation. It did nothing

In the 1930s, counter-tariffs failed to change American policies and made things worse for Canada.…
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Op-eds

The Globe and Mail, p. B4

No One Is Coming to Save Us

We need to forge new partnerships with other countries that also want a world in…
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