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Postal monopoly is becoming a dead letter
The liberalization of the Canadian postal sector.
5-minute read
Utilisation des cotisations syndicales à des fins autres que la négociation des conditions de travail : pour mettre les choses au clair, une fois pour toutes
Article published exclusively on the Montreal Economic Institute’s website.
3-minute read
L’État-providence en question
The contribution of immigrant workers to the Canadian economy.
2-minute read
A Plea for a Quebec-Alberta Dialogue
In recent years, the sometimes strained, sometimes fruitful relationship between Quebec and Alberta has attracted a lot of attention. The issues raised by this relationship will have undeniable impacts on Quebec's future: equalization, the division of powers between Ottawa and the provinces, the energy future, climate change, etc. Despite the importance of these questions, the relationship between Quebec and Alberta has never been the object of extensive study.
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Canada Post: Opening Up to Competition
After months of unsuccessful negotiations and conciliation talks, Canada Post workers voted by a margin of 94.5% in favour of going on strike at the end of May if they do not reach a negotiated settlement with their employer. The time is right to evaluate the costs that a postal service monopoly imposes on consumers and on the economy as a whole. To determine which reforms might lead to the best postal service at the best price, we should study the experiences of other countries.
4-minute read
Corruption électorale
Relations between unions and political parties.
2-minute read
Public sector is the place to be
The debate on whether or not public sector employees are better paid than their private sector counterparts.
4-minute read
Pourquoi pas nous ?
The financing of unions’ political activities.
1-minute read
Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Plan: Fewer Accidents, Higher Costs
The purpose of Quebec's Occupational Health and Safety Plan is to prevent industrial accidents and occupational diseases and to compensate the victims of such hazards. Strangely, while the number of these accidents and occupational diseases is dropping, the costs of compensation continue to rise, increasing the $2.55-billion annual bill entirely paid for by employers. This program alone represents the equivalent of 65% of corporate taxes paid in Quebec.
4-minute read
Hypocrisie syndicale
Tax privileges for Quebec labour unions.