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In the C.D. Howe Institute’s inaugural Regent Debate four prominent voices sparred over the following question: Should Western democracies, such as Canada, establish a universal basic income? Today, we present an argument against from former Saskatchewan finance minister Janice MacKinnon. As Saskatchewan minister of social services I was involved in early stages of the National Child Benefit, a…

In the C.D. Howe Institute’s inaugural Regent Debate four prominent voices sparred over the following question: Should Western democracies, such as Canada, establish a universal basic income? Today, Conrad Black’s argument against. I would say of the subject tonight that, as Mark Twain said of Richard Wagner's music, "It's not as bad as it sounds." Let me enunciate a few things that I think we…

From:  Jeremy Kronick and Nikki Hui To: Concerned Canadians Date: May 22, 2018 Re: Corporate Debt: The Next Financial Crisis Coming to Canada?  “Where will the next crisis occur?”  The Economist recently asked with one of its typically attention–grabbing headlines. The article’s basic premise was that, despite high levels of corporate debt, investors continue to accept low returns…

Alberta’s Finance Minister Joe Ceci released Budget 2018 on March 22, 2018.  Deputy Minister Lorna Rosen will discuss Alberta’s economic outlook as the province continues to recover from a two year recession caused by the collapse in global oil prices in 2014 and 2015.  She will also discuss the government’s response to the downturn and recovery as the government commits to balancing…

Free licensed child care. It sounds like a parents’ dream. But look a little closer at the Government of Ontario’s recently announced plan to deliver free licensed child care for preschoolers, and flaws emerge. Beyond the arguably late starting age of 2½ years, this initiative could have unwelcome consequences due to its limited accessibility and its potential to create excess demand for licensed…

From: Parisa Mahboubi To: Concerned Canadians Date: January 4, 2018 Re: Dissecting Income Inequality Canadians today are richer than ever, but the gap between average and median household wealth has also grown. The main drivers of wealth inequality between Canadian households between 2005 and 2016 have been rising real estate prices and an aging population, according to…