Février 11, 2016 10:09AM

Early Valentine’s Day poem includes the economic principles of exit and voice

Sarah Skwire

In the 14th century, women of high status were routinely used as bargaining chips in political and economic alliances.

Sujet:

The Arts

Étiquettes:

valentine's day, economics

Février 11, 2016 3:00AM

Is the TPP a big deal for Canada?

Steven Globerman

Market opportunities will improve for Canadian exports, and improved foreign access to Canada’s dairy and poultry sectors will lower costs of these products for Canadian consumers.

Sujet:

Canadian Perspectives on the U.S.

Étiquettes:

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, chrystia freeland, canadian exports, imports

Février 10, 2016 10:39AM

Home-sellers beware of the quick sale

John Chant

There’s been a lot of media coverage on “house flipping” in Vancouver, and quick sales are common in many real estate markets.

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Dalton McGuinty laments that the Great Recession stunted his plans to expand Ontario public services

Philip Cross

In his autobiography, McGuinty discusses how his first act as premier was to break his election promise and raise taxes.

Sujet:

Government Spending & Taxes

Étiquettes:

ontario debt, ontario deficit, dalton mcguinty

Février 9, 2016 1:19PM

Self-government agreements: the wave of the future for First Nations in Canada?

Joseph Quesnel

Recent data demonstrates the negative impacts if treaties and agreements are not upheld.

Sujet:

Aboriginal Policy

Étiquettes:

first nations treaties, aboriginal land claims, natural resource development

Février 9, 2016 3:00AM

Proposed changes to Canada’s labour relations laws strengthen unions at expense of workers

Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre

The federal government recently introduced a bill that will make the process for establishing unions less democratic and weaken the financial disclosure requirements for established unions.

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Another reminder that Canada does universal health care the wrong way

Bacchus Barua

Survey found 70 per cent of Canadian primary care doctors thought their patients often experienced long wait times to see a specialist—the worst showing of any country surveyed.

Sujet:

Health Care

Étiquettes:

canadas health care system, health care wait times

Février 5, 2016 3:00AM