
4-minute read
If you’re qualified in one province, you should be good anywhere
Few Canadians are aware that it’s often easier for Canadian businesses to sell their goods in a neighbouring country, than in a neighbouring province. A new Nova Scotia law could change all that – if adopted across the country.

5-minute read
Les ports canadiens ne sont pas prêts
Les décideurs politiques ne peuvent plus se permettre de faire l’autruche. Le Canada doit moderniser ses ports, rationaliser sa logistique et veiller à ce que son infrastructure commerciale soit conçue pour le XXIe siècle.

IEDM – Les ports de la C.-B. parmi les moins performants au monde – Emmanuelle B. Faubert
February 19, 2025 | 13 min. 28 sec. | Panorama (ICI Radio-Canada) Interview (in French) with Emmanuelle B. Faubert, Economist with the […]

IEDM – Le gouvernement du Québec doit avoir une réflexion sur son cadre réglementaire – Gabriel Giguère
January 23, 2025 | 15 min. 58 sec. | Couture dans le mid (Radio X) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]

IEDM – Ce n’est plus très intéressant de faire affaire au Québec – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, about Amazon’s decision to close its seven warehouses in Quebec. Broadcast on January 23, 2025 as part of Mario Dumont’s show, on QUB Radio.

IEDM – Ce n’est plus très intéressant de faire affaire au Québec – Gabriel Giguère
January 23, 2025 | 6 min. 15 sec. | Mario Dumont (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]

3-minute read
CCPA CEO-Pay Report: Cherry-picked data yields skewed conclusions, says the MEI
Montreal, January 2, 2025 — The recent flagship report on CEO-pay from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives presents a flawed perspective through selective use of data, according to the Montreal Economic Institute.

2-minute read
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.

2-minute read
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.

MEI – Canada Post workers could strike ahead of busy holiday season – Vincent Geloso
November 1st, 2024 | 10 min. 10 sec. | Shaye Ganam (Global Radio) Interview with Vincent Geloso, Senior Economist at the MEI, […]