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The attrition of Quebec’s head offices: Looking for greener grass
The phenomenon of head offices leaving Quebec is actually a symptom of a deep-seated problem, namely the unattractiveness of Quebec for investors.

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Oxfam report on inequality: Time to get serious
Oxfam released its annual report on global inequality the day before the opening of the Davos Economic Forum. The organization once again overlooks the undeniable fact that the global situation is improving.

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US-China Trade Accord Could Bring Collateral Damage to Canada
Yesterday the US and China announced a “Phase 1” trade deal that commits Beijing to buying an additional $100 billion per year in goods from the US. Some worry that this may shut Canadian exporters out of the Chinese market.

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$10 billion deal to export Quebec’s surplus hydro power threatened by greens
Some environmentalists are upset that rights-of-way for power lines will threaten Maine’s forests.

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A different perspective on CEO pay
As it does every year, the CCPA published its latest report indicating that the CEOs of large companies had already earned in a few hours the equivalent of the average annual salary in Canada. Economist Marcel Boyer offers a different perspective.

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Federal deficits: $175 billion too much
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Simply put, there’s just one word to remember from yesterday’s economic update: deficits.

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More taxpayer funds to entice Hollywood to film in Quebec
Another day, another corporate welfare announcement. This week, it’s extra goodies for film and TV producers who commit to bring more productions to Quebec.

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Taxi importer E-Taxi is seeking $16,000 per vehicle in Quebec taxpayer money
Electric vehicles get the headlines but, at $63,000 and paltry carbon savings, they are not ready for prime-time.

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Living at the expense of Quebec taxpayers: The Ubisoft recipe
Instead of deciding to give money to Company X instead of Company Y, the government should eliminate this kind of subsidy.

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Competition, not regulation, is the best way to prevent internet censorship
Should a business retain full control over the content it wishes to have, or not, on its own platform?