The Time for Tolls is Now, but Toronto Must Get it Right: Globe and Mail Op-Ed
Putting a toll on Toronto’s expressways may be the biggest policy idea of the year – perhaps the decade – in Toronto. If the city approves the plan and gets the design of the toll right, it will mean lower property taxes and reduced traffic congestion.
Jennifer Y. Tsao
Submitted by Alex.McBrien onTo Reboot Europe, Reprice Labour, Defuse Debt and Spur Investment: Globe and Mail Op-Ed
In Europe, as in the global economy more generally, growth has been too slow for too long. In Europe, unlike elsewhere, this is setting up an existential crisis. Restoring growth now and on a basis that directly addresses the social discontent fuelling the rise of political fringe parties has become mission-critical to sustaining the experiment.
Pierre Siklos Re-Appointed as a C.D. Howe Institute Research Fellow
November 21, 2016 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the re-appointment of Pierre Siklos, Professor of Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, as a Research Fellow.
“Pierre is a key member of the C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council, and his work on central bank decisions and communications around the world adds unique insights to the Institute’s research,” commented Robson. “We welcome his continued collaboration.”
From: Benjamin Dachis and Jennifer Y. Tsao
To: Toronto City Council
Date: November 18th, 2016
Re: Toronto’s parking app economy
From: Rosalie Wyonch
To: Minister of Health, The Hon. Jane Philpott
Date: November 17, 2016
Re: Canada’s Food Guide - Building on Shaky Foundations
Bank of Canada Needs a New Tool to Face the Next Great Recession: Globe and Mail Op-Ed
In the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the Bank of Canada was able to minimize the damage to the Canadian economy relatively easily. However, the low interest rate environment continuing to dog all central banks is likely to make the bank’s current monetary policy tool kit insufficient to deal with any repeat of 2007-2009.
Paul Beaudry Appointed as a C.D. Howe Institute Senior Fellow
November 14, 2016 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the appointment of Paul Beaudry, Professor at the University of British Columbia, as a Senior Fellow.
“Paul has already contributed a great deal to the Institute as a member of its Monetary Policy Council and Business Cycle Council,” remarked Robson. “As a Senior Fellow, he will continue to enrich our research program in macroeconomics, monetary policy, and economic growth.”
From: Benjamin Dachis
To: Canada’s Energy Sector
Date: November 9, 2016
Re: What does the US election mean for Canada’s energy sector?
For Canada’s energy sector, the lesson of the US election is to focus on competitiveness.