
5-minute read
We must take the tariff debate back to first principles
For Canadian governments to retaliate to potential tariffs to be imposed by the Trump Administration with tariffs or blockades of their own against American exports would be just as unproductive and misguided as you hitting yourself in the face with a hammer.

IEDM – La CAQ ne doit pas retomber dans une gestion «pandémique» – Gabriel Giguère
February 6, 2025 | 12 min. 17 sec. | Reg against le matin (BLVD 102.1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]

2-minute read
Corporate welfare plan: Quebec government could feed inflation, warns MEI
Montreal, February 6, 2025 – Quebec’s intention to reintroduce very generous business support programs – such as it did during the pandemic – in response to the current trade uncertainty is leading to fears of higher price inflation, stated an MEI researcher this morning.

IEDM – Les tarifs douaniers, c’est comme se donner un coup de marteau dans le front! – Michel Kelly-Gagnon
Interview (in French) with Michel Kelly-Gagnon, Founding President of the MEI, about the tariff war between Canada and the United States and its impact on consumers. Aired on February 5, 2025 as part of the Ian & Frank podcast.

IEDM – Les tarifs douaniers américains reportés, le Canada gagne du temps – Renaud Brossard
February 3, 2025 | 16 min. 14 sec. | Pour faire un monde (ICI Radio-Canada) Interview (in French) with Renaud Brossard, Vice […]

IEDM – Comment faire face aux taxes douanières de 25% de Trump? – Gabriel Giguère
February 3, 2025 | 13 min. 04 sec. | Reg against le matin (BLVD 102.1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]

4-minute read
La grande stagnation financière des Canadiens
Si rien ne change, il semble que cette grande stagnation risque de continuer, au grand dam des Canadiens et Canadiennes d’aujourd’hui et de demain.

5-minute read
Tarifs douaniers de Trump – Une réponse aux tarifs axée sur la croissance
Disons les choses comme elles sont: les tarifs douaniers imposés par l’administration Trump constituent une aberration tant sur le plan diplomatique que sur le plan économique.

3-minute read
Pre-budget consultations: The MEI asks Minister Girard to reverse course on increasing the taxation of capital gains to the highest level in the country
Montreal, January 20, 2025 – As part of Quebec’s pre-budget consultations, the MEI is asking Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard to reverse course on the capital gains tax increase, as Ottawa’s corresponding tax hike seems less and less likely to be enacted.

Enough is enough: Outrage surrounding equalization payments – Renaud Brossard
Interview with Renaud Brossard, Vice President, Communications at the MEI, about why some provinces are fed up with Canada’s equalization program while Western provinces are left out to dry. Published on Rebel News on January 9, 2025.