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Canada is already at a disadvantage with lagging growth and productivity even before the massive economic destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic hit, Canada’s corporate tax system was already becoming uncompetitive in attracting highly profitable investments relative to other developed…

On March 5, 2020, Alberta reported its first case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Shortly after, extensive measures were taken to “flatten the epidemic curve” and contain the spread of the virus: schools and daycares closed on March 15, a state of public health emergency was declared…

On Aug. 15, 2021, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau had his request to dissolve Parliament approved, triggering Canada’s 44^th federal election. On Aug. 16, 2021, the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) released their full platform…

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has brought vaccine hesitancy to the forefront in managing this pandemic. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is fundamentally different from that of other vaccines due to the new technologies being used, rapid…

Broadening international awareness and acceptance of the heightened impacts of global climate change, most poignantly depicted in the accelerated melting of the polar ice cap, has generated sweeping debates about present and future sovereignty and security challenges and threats in Canada’s Arctic…

When rents increase, a tenant may choose to reduce other expenditures but may also find a roommate or lodger or move their family to a smaller unit costing less. “Overcrowding” is one response to a rent increase…