Nearly six decades after a royal commission recommended that the income tax system be changed to recognize total family household income, instead of each individual’s income, the federal Conservative government has at last suggested that it wants to level the playing field – a move considered long overdue by Jack Mintz, a noted economist and […]
Canadian policy-makers are faced with a slew of options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A report published today by The School of Public Policy, written by Jennifer Winter and Trevor Tombe, finds that the most effective approach is to impose a carbon tax on a firm’s energy inputs. “Policy-makers seeking an approach to lower greenhouse […]
Recent evidence shows Canada faces increased cyber threats both from within and abroad. But is the country prepared to protect itself and what will this protection look like? In a report published today by The School of Public Policy, author Ron Deibert argues that Canada has potential to be a global leader in cyber security, […]
Two reports published today by The School of Public Policy offer empirical evidence that Canada is not suffering from a case of Dutch Disease. Jack Mintz and Matt Krzepkowski reveal that Canadian manufacturing has been in decline for the past 50 years and therefore should not be attributed to the recent run-up in the Canadian […]
With the 2013 Alberta budget due to be released on Thursday, and the expected announcement of a large provincial deficit, Professor Ron Kneebone and Margarita Gres of The School of Public Policy have produced a 10-year plan for getting the province’s finances back in order. “Alberta has a substance-abuse problem. The substance is fossil fuels, […]
Since the 2008-2009 economic crisis, Canadians have had a harder time accumulating wealth for retirement purposes. Governments have also been feeling the pinch and are not in position to increase spending on retirement benefits. But, according to a report released today by The School of Public Policy, there are still several measures government can take […]
Crown corporations like the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Canada Post are recognized nationwide. But these are only two of a large number of state-owned enterprises, a number which, as a report released today reveals, is far greater than previously thought. Report authors Ken McKenzie and Daria Crisan of The School of Public Policy compile an […]
The extent of Canada’s involvement in the current Syrian crisis and what will transpire once hostilities end is yet to be determined. In a report released today by The School of Public Policy, Ferry de Kerckhove, former High Commissioner to Pakistan and Ambassador to Indonesia and Egypt, argues Canada should take a more active role […]
In a report released today at an event in Charlottetown, Prof. Jack Mintz released a detailed report on the impact of a harmonized sales tax for PEI. Mintz argues that PEI’s decision to harmonize its provincial sales tax with the federal GST next year will bring Canada’s smallest province huge benefits; consumers and businesses will […]