9-minute read
Privatizing Canada Post: Lessons from Germany
Privatizing Canada Post and opening up the sector to competition would result in better services and lower prices for Canadians, shows this MEI publication. “Canadians are held hostage by a postal system that is inefficient, strike-prone, and, increasingly, financially non-viable,” says Vincent Geloso, senior economist at the MEI and co-author of the report.
5-minute read
Make trade, not war – How commerce helps keep the peace
Embracing global commerce and reducing barriers to trade isn’t just good economics—it’s a path to stability. With geopolitical tensions on the rise, doux commerce theory remains a compelling framework for international peace, strongly supported by empirical research.
4-minute read
We need less politicking and more approvals for major energy projects
By adopting Bill C-5, the federal government is effectively admitting that the current major projects approval system is broken. Let’s unbreak it. Approvals in Canada must be swift by default, not by exception.
MEI – Canada’s project approval process should be swift by default – Krystle Wittevrongel
July 18, 2025 | 9 min. 51 sec. | Jerry Agar (Newstalk 1010) Interview with Krystle Wittevrongel, Director of Research at the […]
IEDM – Le processus d’approbation des projets doit être rapide par défaut et non par exception – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, about Bill C-5, which speeds up the approval process for projects of national interest. Broadcast on July 18, 2025 as part of QUB Radio’s Marc Boilard show.
IEDM – Le processus d’approbation des projets doit être rapide par défaut et non par exception – Gabriel Giguère
July 18, 2025 | 12 min. 06 sec. | Marc Boilard (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]
IEDM – Le Canada, c’est presqu’une virgule pour Donald Trump – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, on the announcement of the application of 35% tariffs on all Canadian products starting August 1. Broadcast on July 14, 2025 as part of QUB Radio’s Marc Boilard show.
IEDM – Le Canada, c’est presqu’une virgule pour Donald Trump – Gabriel Giguère
July 14, 2025 | 11 min. 02 sec. | Marc Boilard (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]
IEDM – Les Canadiens ne veulent plus lancer des tarifs à l’aveuglette aux Américains? – Gabriel Giguère
July 14, 2025 | 21 min. 21 sec. | BLVD against le matin (BLVD 102.1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]
IEDM – Plusieurs barrières nuisent au commerce interprovincial: les solutions – Gabriel Giguère
July 9, 2025 | 13 min. 26 sec. | Marc Boilard (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]