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When it comes to Trump’s tariff threats, do worry—but be (somewhat) happy too
With Donald Trump threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, reactions range from puzzlement to outrage. But maybe we should be singing “Do worry, be happy.”
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Removing Interprovincial Barriers to Online Alcohol Sales
Canada’s provincial and territorial governments should allow consumers to shop online for alcoholic beverages produced elsewhere in the country, indicates this MEI publication. “By allowing producers to sell their products online, directly to consumers, our provincial governments would remove obstacles to their growth,” explains Shal Marriott, research associate at the MEI and author of the study.
IEDM – Faut-il privatiser Postes Canada? – Vincent Geloso
November 27, 2024 | 7 min. 02 sec. | Richard Martineau (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Vincent Geloso, Senior Economist at […]
IEDM – Faut-il privatiser Postes Canada? – Vincent Geloso
Interview (in French) with Vincent Geloso, Senior Economist at the MEI, on the benefits for taxpayers of a possible privatization of this Crown corporation. Broadcast on November 27, 2024, as part of Richard Martineau’s show on QUB.
IEDM – Gaz naturel: le gouvernement menace notre sécurité énergétique! – Gabriel Giguère
The Legault government has decided to ban natural gas by 2040. What are the consequences of such a measure when Hydro-Québec is struggling to meet ever-increasing demand? Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, broadcast on November 20, 2024 as part of the Ian & Frank podcast.
IEDM – Abandon du gaz naturel: un non sens! – Gabriel Giguère
November 19, 2024 | 9 min. 02 sec. | Maurais live (Radio X) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst […]
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Élections américaines: le Canada doit redevenir compétitif
L’élection d’une deuxième administration Trump pourrait augmenter de façon importante l’avantage concurrentiel des États-Unis par rapport à nous. La bonne nouvelle, c’est que nos gouvernements — tant à Québec qu’à Ottawa — ont le temps de planifier leurs réponses.
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REACTION: Quebec depriving itself of natural gas when it’s facing an electricity shortage would be a mistake
Montreal, November 18, 2024 – It would be a mistake for the Quebec government to ban natural gas from conventional sources, according to an MEI researcher.
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Santé – Universel n’est pas synonyme de public
Les soins de santé devraient être accessibles à tous et à toutes, sans égard à la capacité de payer de chacun, et dans les délais appropriés.
IEDM – Les Québécois favorables majoritairement à se faire traiter au privé – Renaud Brossard
November 14, 2024 | 14 min. 15 sec. | Couture dans le mid (Radio X) Interview (in French) with Renaud Brossard, Vice […]