Montreal, June 29, 2026 – With a view to bringing housing prices back to more affordable levels, the MEI recommends three measures the Fréchette government could adopt in order to increase the supply of housing in Quebec.

Montreal, June 22, 2026 – Following the publication of Statistics Canada’s latest data on consumer prices, the MEI points out that the federal government’s recent decision to impose new tariffs on food products will put increased pressure on families’ wallets.

Montreal, June 18, 2026 – Supply management is driving up the prices of milk, eggs, and poultry, and Canada’s least affluent families are being hit hardest. A new analysis released by the MEI this morning quantifies the impact of this policy on household expenses.

Montreal, June 4, 2026 – Canada is in an investment crisis, and Canadian workers are bearing the brunt. This is the clear-cut conclusion of an Economic Note released by the MEI this morning.

Montreal, May 28, 2026 – Canadian NHL teams are not on equal footing with their American rivals. Tax policies directly affect teams’ ability to attract and retain top players, finds a report published this morning by the MEI.

Montreal, May 27, 2026 – The signing of an agreement to export Canadian natural gas to Germany from a port in British Columbia demonstrates that there is clear demand for a gas terminal project, such as the one proposed by Marinvest, in Quebec, says a researcher at the MEI.

Montreal, May 21, 2026 – Given the present combination of strong global energy demand and record budget deficits, the Quebec government should seriously consider repealing its ban on hydrocarbon exploration and development in the province, advises the MEI in a report published this morning.

Montreal, May 14, 2026 – Technological advances in the agri-food sector, such as gene editing, could help households save on grocery bills and farmers reduce costs for inputs such as pesticides, according to an MEI Economic Note published this morning.

Montreal, May 7, 2026 – From New York to Toronto, the concept of government-run grocery stores has been trending lately. The idea is not new, and the evidence shows that these initiatives do not address the root cause of high food prices, and carry a heavy risk of failure, the MEI notes in a Viewpoint published this morning.

Montreal, April 28, 2026 – While the projected deficit is now $100 million lower than previous projections, the absence of a concrete plan to return to a balanced budget is yet another sign of Ottawa’s lack of discipline in managing public finances, says an MEI economist.