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The Case for Going It Alone: Unilateral Trade Liberalization
Unilateral reduction of all barriers to trade with the rest of the world would strengthen Canada’s economy in the context of the U.S. tariff threats, recommends the MEI in this Viewpoint. “As tempting as it may be to respond to tariffs with more tariffs, that would risk making our processors and retailers less competitive and impoverishing our consumers,” explains Vincent Geloso, senior economist at the MEI and author of the publication.
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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.
IEDM – La libéralisation du marché de l’alcool au Canada – Gabriel Giguère
February 25, 2025 | 27 min. 20 sec. | Les Affaires Brassicoles (Baron Mag) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy […]
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Face à Trump, s’allier avec le Canada
Sous la pression, le Canada et l’Europe ont une occasion historique de renforcer leurs liens, dans un processus gagnant-gagnant qui démentira la vision antilibérale de l’actuelle administration américaine.
IEDM – Tarifs entre les provinces canadiennes: cours 101 – Gabriel Giguère
February 24, 2025 | 15 min. 45 sec. | Reg against le matin (BLVD 102.1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]
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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.
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REACTION: Canada’s provinces and territories should follow Tim Houston’s example on internal trade
Montreal, February 20, 2025 – Nova Scotia’s Free Trade and Mobility Within Canada Act should be emulated by all of Canada’s provinces and territories, says the MEI.
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Une leçon d’économie sur les tarifs
Bien qu’il puisse être particulièrement tentant de répondre aux tarifs par les tarifs, il ne faut pas oublier que les effets économiques ne varient pas en fonction du fait qu’il s’agit d’une réplique tarifaire ou non.
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For a better understanding of what stands in the way of interprovincial trade
Removing every last one of these barriers between our provinces might require a lot of political will from our premiers, but if one thing is clear, it’s that it would be well worth it.
IEDM – Peut-on laisser tomber les barrières interprovinciales? – Renaud Brossard
February 6, 2025 | 12 min. 08 sec. | Phare Ouest (ICI Radio-Canada) Interview (in French) with Renaud Brossard, Vice President, Communications […]