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Subsidizing public childcare centres is the wrong approach
In order to increase access to daycare services, Quebec recently announced the creation of 14,000 new subsidized daycare spaces over the next two years. But with 51,000 children on the waiting list for subsidized child care, there is not a single space available.
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Les CPE, un modèle dépassé?
Québec a récemment annoncé la création de 14 000 nouvelles places en garderie subventionnée au cours des deux prochaines années. Avec 51 000 enfants sur la liste d’attente pour les services de garde subventionnés, il n’y a pas une seule place de libre.
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When a private organization teams up with farmers to protect water and fish
Relying on market rules and voluntary agreements allows the different players to find win-win solutions, and has the benefit of not depending on direct investment from a government body. Article 3 of the “Capitalism: Working for the Environment” Series.
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GNL Québec: un bel exemple de projet d’avenir mondial et régional
Dans un sondage commandé par l’IEDM et paru la semaine dernière, la firme Ipsos, réputée pour son sérieux, a constaté que le projet GNL Québec balayé du revers par les gouvernements provincial et fédéral trouve un appui de plus de la majorité de la population.
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Is federal dental care a program to smile about?
At the end of the day, we must avoid nationalizing dental care, and instead provide coverage for those who can’t afford it.
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Security guards could make schools safer at less cost than police
If visibility and patrol in schools reduces crime, then acknowledging and utilizing the resources and support available through highly trained and qualified security personnel is an absolute must.
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L’ère des grands projets doit sonner
Le Canada est le pire élève des pays membres de l’OCDE en matière d’investissements privés et nous devons effectivement voir divers projets se réaliser pour assurer notre croissance économique à long terme.
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An energy-producing kite? It’s possible thanks to private innovation
In popular culture, kites are first and foremost toys for kids. Yet with a bit of imagination, and private initiatives to support it, they can be used to produce renewable energy. Article 2 of the “Capitalism: Working for the Environment” Series.
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Doit-on sourire à l’idée d’un programme gouvernemental de soins dentaires?
L’un des éléments du dernier budget fédéral ayant fait couler le plus d’encre est définitivement le nouveau programme visant l’élargissement de la couverture publique des soins dentaires.
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With high inflation, capital gains are overtaxed even more
Considerations of both tax fairness and tax competitiveness therefore suggest Canadian governments need to adjust for inflation in calculating capital gains taxes.