COVID

2:04PM
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Canada does not need a modern ‘Marshall Plan’ after COVID

After the COVID crisis has passed, Ottawa should find ways to encourage private-sector investment and hiring.


11:26AM
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Trade deal will hurt—not help—COVID vaccine mission

The biopharmaceutical industry is uniquely prepared to combat COVID-19.


2:40PM
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COVID creating a backlog of cancelled elective surgeries in Canada

Treatable conditions may turn into more permanent debilitating conditions.


1:06PM
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Pandemics, social upheaval and government spending

Federal deficit estimates range from $100 billion to $200 billion for fiscal year 2020-21.


7:30PM
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Trudeau government must produce plan to help one of Canada’s most important sectors

Canada’s energy sector employed (directly and indirectly) and supported more than 830,000 jobs.


12:31PM
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History of government difficulty in writing cheques to Canadians

The auditor general noted there were 3.8 million more social insurance numbers for Canadians 20 years and older than actual people in that age group.


12:18PM
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Supply management impedes supermarkets from keeping pace with demand

Importers of large quantities of chicken, cheese and butter are compelled to pay taxes exceeding 200 per cent.


4:08PM
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Crises—an ideal time for the state to grab power

In response to the COVID crisis, Parliament granted sweeping powers to the finance minister.