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Hydro-Québec’s Action Plan 2035: More realistic demand projections
Montreal, November 2, 2023 – Hydro-Quebec’s increased electricity demand projections are more realistic, says the Montreal Economic Institute in reaction to the publication of the Crown corporation’s Action Plan 2035.
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The Montreal Economic Institute applauds the Supreme Court’s ruling on Bill C-69
Montreal, October 13, 2023 – The Montreal Economic Institute reacted to this morning’s Supreme Court Ruling calling large portions of the federal Impact Assessment Act, also known as Bill C-69, unconstitutional.
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Nearly half of young Quebec nurses are leaving the profession before turning 35
Montreal, October 12, 2023 – Quebec needs to improve flexibility and working conditions to keep young nurses in the profession, according to a study published by the Montreal Economic Institute this morning.
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Northvolt subsidies not worth it to attract a single firm
Montreal, September 28, 2023 – The subsidies granted to attract Northvolt to the Montérégie region are not worth it according to the Montreal Economic Institute.
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Nudges: The MEI calls for oversight of government paternalism
Montreal, September 27, 2023 – There should be oversight of the government’s use of “nudges,” according to a study released by the Montreal Economic Institute this morning.
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Tax changes prevented the creation of over 12,000 new businesses in Canada since 2015
Montreal, September 21, 2023 – Income tax increases since 2015 have impeded the creation of thousands of businesses, shows a Montreal Economic Institute study released this morning.
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Education: A lack of flexibility in human resource management benefits incompetent teachers
Montreal, August 24, 2023 – Greater flexibility in the hiring and firing of teachers would substantially improve the quality of education in Quebec, notes a Montreal Economic Institute study released this morning.
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Poll: Six in 10 Quebecers in favour of developing new pipelines
Montreal, August 21, 2023 – A strong majority of Quebecers are in favour of developing new pipelines for oil and gas to supply Europe and Asia, according to a new MEI-Ipsos poll released this morning.
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Energy: Natural resource development is a key source of First Nations prosperity
Montreal, August 17, 2023 – Economic reconciliation with Canada’s First Nations goes hand in hand with natural resource development, but such development is too often blocked by the federal government, according to a study published by the Montreal Economic Institute.
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Productivity: Canada a laggard among G7 countries
Montreal, August 10, 2023 – The Canadian economy lags behind in terms of productivity due to a lack of investment, concludes a study published this morning by the Montreal Economic Institute.