Canada’s roads, bridges, wastewater treatment centres and sewer systems are over the hill. In the next 10-15 years, Canadian cities will face some seriously expensive bills. But what is the best way to fund needed infrastructure? For many reasons, the best solution is one that municipalities are most reluctant to implement: user fees. In a […]
Fuelled by the province’s booming energy sector, Alberta’s two largest cities have experienced extraordinary growth, both surpassing one million in the last decade. Traditionally, Calgary and Edmonton have focused on suburban expansion to accommodate their growing populations, but those cities are now moving down different development paths. In a report released today by The School […]
In a report published today by The School of Public Policy, author Wendy Dobson examines the deepening relationship between the world’s two largest economies – China and the United States – and argues Canada needs a strategy for deeper integration with Asia. Specifically, she stresses the need for a long-term “strategic framework to replace the […]
Are Canada’s railways safe? In a report published today by The School of Public Policy, Jennifer Winter argues that an answer is almost impossible to discern because data around rail incidents are “worryingly inaccessible, sometimes conflicting and in certain cases not available at all.” Winter finds these shortcomings to be very troublesome. “The inability to […]
A report published today by The School of Public Policy argues that Canada’s policy stance restricting takeovers by Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOE’s) is too restrictive and will hinder future investment between the two countries. Author Wendy Dobson evaluates how Canada’s policies have changed since last year’s Nexen-CNOOC deal and concludes that the federal government has […]
By any reasonable standard, Canada exports a lot of energy. Public perception towards energy trade in our country often negative, especially when it comes tithe oilsands and pipelines. We all know the criticisms – but what about the benefits of an energy economy? A ground-breaking report released today from The School of Public Policy offers […]
Canada escaped the last great financial crisis relatively unscathed – at least compared to other major economies like the U.S. However, a report published today by The School of Public Policy heeds the warning that the next crisis could cause serious damage to the country’s financial sector and overall economy because regulators have not addressed […]
There is widespread concern that Canadians are not saving enough for retirement. Several proposals for Canada Pension Plan reform are being floated as a result. A report published today by The School of Public Policy critiques these proposals and identifies which segment of the Canadian population needs CPP expansion most. “It sounds like a problem […]
A report released today by The School of Public Policy offers a national scan of social assistance usage rates to identify trends amongst the Canadian provinces. Based on their analysis, Ron Kneebone and Katherine White conclude that Ontario has the biggest problem with welfare usage (over 7 per cent in 2012) – Alberta maintains the […]