Surging gas prices: Quebec can take action to reduce what drivers pay at the pump

Montreal, March 5, 2026 – The Quebec government’s coffers are swelling thanks to the increase in the price of oil in the context of the war in Iran, points out an MEI analyst.

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The Dangers of Procurement Protectionism

The adoption of preferential purchase clauses, like those included in the Buy Canadian Policy, risks increasing costs and reducing quality for infrastructure projects and other public procurements, cautions the MEI in this Economic Note. “By…

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The situation in the Middle East solidifies Canada’s advantage as a reliable supplier of oil and natural gas

Montreal, March 3, 2026 – The volatility of the price of oil and gas in the wake of the American and Israeli strikes on Iran shows Canada’s advantageous position as a stable and reliable supplier…

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By adding criteria of origin, competition is artificially reduced, which leads to reduced quality or higher costs, or a mix of both. When the amounts in question are already so large, even an increase of a few percentage points leads to substantial costs for taxpayers.

Vincent Geloso, The Dangers of Procurement Protectionism, March 3, 2026

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The Washington Post, p. 18

Don’t gamble with airport security

Canada’s model of highly trained private security professionals providing preboarding security screening and physical security…
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The Hub, p. web

Critical thinking is critical for society—so why have we abandoned it?

In a time of political, social, and international uncertainty, finding a secure footing amongst the…
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Western Standard, p. web

Auto insurance - Time to affirm consumer choice

Prohibiting companies from adjusting premiums based on claim volumes and other costs leads them to…
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