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When it comes to Trump’s tariff threats, do worry—but be (somewhat) happy too
With Donald Trump threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, reactions range from puzzlement to outrage. But maybe we should be singing “Do worry, be happy.”
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Blame poor government choices for high food costs, not ‘greedflation’
The causes and culprits of food inflation are clearly explained by well-known economic principles and government decisions: supply chain disruptions, trade tariffs and expansionary monetary policy.
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L’augmentation de l’impôt sur le gain en capital va affecter négativement la classe moyenne et l’entrepreneuriat
Cette mesure fiscale ne va ultimement générer que peu ou pas de recettes additionnelles pour le Trésor public en plus de nuire à l’entreprenariat, à la croissance économique et au bien-être de nombreux gens de classe moyenne.
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We need faster, fairer assessments of major energy projects
Any environmental assessment of a large energy project must be coupled with an assessment of its impact on: the national economy, job creation, investment opportunities across the country and on Canada’s reputation as an attractive destination for international investors.
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First Nations mean business
First Nations people mean business – in both senses of the word. They are determined to get rid of the dependency and the paternalism.
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Nos forêts sont très vertes, quoi qu’en disent les lobbys américains
Ce n’est ni la première ni la dernière fois qu’un lobby américain bien financé s’attaque à l’industrie du bois d’œuvre et de la foresterie canadienne.
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Our forests are very green, whatever U.S. lobby groups say
It is neither the first nor the last time a well-heeled US lobby group attacks the Canadian softwood lumber and forestry sector.
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Can we still trust media reports on environmental issues?
Recent coverage of the impact of the forestry sector on climate change raises a series of alarming questions as to the objectivity and reliability of some media outlets and journalists.
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Forest critics lost in the woods on emissions
Canada’s managed forests are not net emitters of carbon but rather are a net carbon sink.
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Alberta vs. Ottawa: A few words of advice from a friendly Quebecer
If Albertans and Quebecers work together to defend the proper constitutional division of powers, they will find that they have more in common than they think.