13-minute read
Enhance the Standing of the Teaching Profession by Firing Incompetent Teachers
According to Quebecers, the single most important factor in the success of students is the quality of the teaching staff. However, this profession is plagued by persistent problems: the poor university records of many education undergraduates, the abandonment of the profession by young teachers, discouragement and loss of motivation, etc. These problems can affect the quality of students’ learning, and are quite naturally a concern for parents.
4-minute read
Inequalities that make a difference
The impact of occupational licensing and labour unions on social mobility in Canada.
6-minute read
Économie du partage ou économie sauvage?
The benefits of ride-sharing applications.
7-minute read
Les taux d’intérêt négatifs pour les nuls
The concept of negative interest rates.
6-minute read
Enfin une brèche dans le monopole de la SAQ
Quebec winemakers win the right to distribute their products directly to retailers.
4-minute read
Health care lacks patient choice, competition
Funding for medically required care remains almost completely public in Canada.
12-minute read
Setting the Record Straight on Health Care Funding in Canada
Is the responsibility for financing health care services being increasingly entrusted to private actors? Is there more private sector funding of care here than in Europe, as some maintain? Contrary to what certain commentators declare, we are not witnessing the gradual privatization of health care funding in Canada. This Economic Note demonstrates that this is a myth, at least when it comes to medically required care, which forms the core of our health care system.
6-minute read
Il n’y a «pot problème» avec la légalisation de la marijuana
The economic benefits to legalizing marijuana.
4-minute read
Assurance-médicaments 100 % publique : une mauvaise idée et voici pourquoi
The costs of a public drug insurance monopoly.
4-minute read
Les ententes commerciales: fais ce que je dis, pas ce que je fais
Quebec introduces a ban on tobacco company loyalty programs for convenience stores.