Paths to Balancing the Federal Budget by 2035

Without course corrections, the current trajectory of public finances could see the return of a situation similar to what we saw in the 1990s, cautions the MEI in this Economic Note. “Ottawa’s problem, simply put,…

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The Economic Benefits of Building New Energy Transport Infrastructure

Canada has considerable energy potential, but the regulatory framework and political decisions restrain the development of the infrastructure needed to make the most of this potential, maintains the MEI in this Economic Note.

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New Canadian pipeline to tidewater could help bring stability to energy markets, MEI says

Calgary, AB, March 24, 2026 – Both Canada and its allies would benefit from new pipeline projects as they could help bring stability to global energy markets, highlights MEI Founding President Michel Kelly-Gagnon.

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“Ottawa’s problem, simply put, is that expenditures will continue to grow faster than revenues for the next decade. The longer the government waits to act, the harder the adjustments needed to return to budgetary balance will be.

Trevor Tombe, Paths to Balancing the Federal Budget by 2035, April 8, 2026

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Why taxpayers should fear the Buy Canadian Policy

An open and transparent procurement process serves taxpayers well. Public procurement protectionism produces the opposite…
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No matter how good AI gets, it won’t beat markets

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Has collectivism poisoned the well of American conservatism?

Donald Trump’s hostile takeover of the Republican Party, and the emergence of an intelligentsia justifying…
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