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Échanger la gestion de l’offre contre le bois d’œuvre
Two examples of measures that would be beneficial to consumers and producers on both sides of the border.
4-minute read
Create level playing field between taxis, competition
Regulating ride sharing companies in Vancouver.
5-minute read
La boîte de Pandore de l’acceptabilité sociale
The lack of a clear, agreed-upon definition of social licence is a threat.
4-minute read
Sugar Mobile decision shouldn’t leave a bitter taste in consumers’ mouths
Discount wireless services providers and their use of the Big Three’ wireless network.
4-minute read
Licence to kill
The lack of a clear, agreed-upon definition of social licence is a threat.
15-minute read
The Three Pitfalls of Social Licence
The criterion of social licence is a part of every debate surrounding economic development projects, especially when these include impacts on local communities or on the environment. And yet, this new concept is poorly understood, and mentioned nowhere in the law. Certain controversial projects, like pipelines or uranium mines, illustrate the potential pitfalls of social licence and remind us that the demands of some players frequently go beyond this framework.
5-minute read
Ottawa doit respecter la compétence des provinces en santé
The federal government should withdraw from the health sector.
4-minute read
Give me softwood lumber, I’ll give you supply management
The threat of a renegotiation of our trade relations with the United States still exists.
4-minute read
Camions-restaurants : un (petit) pas dans la bonne direction
Simpler and less costly regulation for food trucks in Montreal.
7-minute read
Viewpoint – Why Ottawa Should Respect Provincial Jurisdiction over Health Care
Since last fall, the Canadian health care system has once again become a source of bickering. The federal government, which is a significant funder of the provinces’ health programs, wants to limit the rate of increase of its transfers and force provinces to spend on specific areas like mental health and home care. The territories and certain provinces have bowed to pressure from Ottawa, but four of the five most populous provinces are still refusing the federal offer. While it is political in nature, economic analysis of this conflict can provide some useful insights.