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B.C. minimum wage hike may actually hurt workers it’s designed to help

The Horgan government raised the province’s minimum wage to $14.60.


11:24AM
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Estimating the recessionary impact on Nova Scotia finances—Part 1

RBC forecasts an $800 million provincial deficit this year, Scotiabank forecasts $970 million.


1:33PM
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On the Passing of Harvard economist Alberto Alesina

Alesina specifically noted the experience of Canada in the mid-1990s.


2:10PM
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Modern Monetary Theory, Part 4: MMT and quantitative easing

Since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, central banks in Canada and elsewhere have pursued quantitative easing.


8:47AM
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F.I. experts weigh in on how the COVID-19 pandemic and recession might change Canada permanently.

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2:59PM
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Federal debt may eclipse $1 trillion for first time in Canadian history

According to forecasts, Canadian economic growth for 2020 will shrink by more than 12 per cent.


1:34PM
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Trudeau government must restore Canada’s tax competitiveness—now more than ever

The Trudeau government raised the top federal income tax rate from 29 per cent to 33 per cent.


5:00PM
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Ottawa must remove disincentives to return to work

Canadians can earn up to $1,000 per month and remain eligible for CERB.


4:04PM
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Federal firearms ban misses mark—badly

Up to 90 per cent of firearms used in violent crimes in Canada are smuggled, mainly from the U.S.


9:51AM
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As the economy reopens, Canada must address its competitiveness problem

The top combined personal income tax rate now exceeds 50 per cent in eight provinces.


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