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REACTION: Ottawa has lost control of its spending, says the MEI
Montreal, December 10, 2024 – By announcing that it will not respect one of its main fiscal anchors this year, the federal government is showing a lack of rigour, says an MEI researcher.
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REACTION: A too severe reduction of the number of student visas could harm Quebec’s economic potential
Montréal, December 6, 2024 — A significant drop in international student enrolment could jeopardize Quebec’s long-term economic potential, the MEI (formerly known as Montreal Economic Institute) warns following the passage of Bill 74 yesterday.
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Eliminating the “exceptional patient” measure would harm the health of 35,000 Quebecers a year
Montreal, December 5, 2024 – Tens of thousands of Quebecers could lose access to the drugs they need, should the Legault government restrict access to the “exceptional patient” mechanism, warns a new MEI publication launched this morning.
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Provincial governments should follow Manitoba’s lead and allow the online sale of alcoholic beverages from other provinces
Montreal, November 28, 2024 – Canada’s provincial and territorial governments should allow consumers to shop online for alcoholic beverages produced elsewhere in the country, indicates an MEI publication released this morning.
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The Quebec government is not doing enough to return to budgetary balance, says the MEI
Montreal, November 21, 2024 – Repeated deficits show the Legault government’s lack of control over public finances, says an MEI researcher in reaction to the Quebec economic update presented earlier today.
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REACTION: Quebec depriving itself of natural gas when it’s facing an electricity shortage would be a mistake
Montreal, November 18, 2024 – It would be a mistake for the Quebec government to ban natural gas from conventional sources, according to an MEI researcher.
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Increased government intervention during the Quiet Revolution was not responsible for rising living standards in Quebec
Montreal, November 7, 2024 – The expansion of the Quebec government during the Quiet Revolution had no significant impact on the living standards of Quebecers, shows a new MEI publication based on economic modelling.
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REACTION: More public health care will not solve our access problems
Montreal, November 5, 2024 – Independent clinics and care providers help improve access to health care, points out an MEI researcher in reaction to recent statements by Health Minister Christian Dubé.
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Emissions cap: many jobs lost for very few gains, finds MEI
Montreal, November 4, 2024—Capping emissions in the energy industry will cost Canadian workers dearly, while having only a negligible effect on the environment, observed an MEI researcher in reaction to newly published federal regulations.
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Lack of primary care responsible for nearly one million unnecessary ER visits across Canada, MEI finds
Montreal, October 31, 2024—Taking inspiration from German and Dutch health systems could help improve access to primary care providers such as family doctors, according to an MEI publication released this morning.