6-minute read
1800 programmes de subventions, ce n’est pas assez ?
Quebec wants to develop the economy and entrepreneurship.
12-minute read
Transiting to Privatization
Over the past few decades, the costs of public transit in Montreal have outpaced services rendered. This occurred while many municipalities around the world opted to reform their public transit systems by increasing the involvement of the private sector. This Economic Note provides an overview of the history of public transit in Montreal and of international experiences with private involvement.
3-minute read
Privatizing, partnerships future of public transit
Public transit and international experiences with private involvement.
5-minute read
Paix, amour et (libre) échangisme
The International Day of Peace.
5-minute read
Entente entre Québec et Uber – Habituez-vous, il y en aura d’autres
The taxi drivers' business model vs Uber.
4-minute read
Bois d’œuvre : une crise qui coûte cher
Protectionism provides benefits for a limited group, all while harming a majority.
5-minute read
Liberté économique dans le monde : le Canada maintenant cinquième !
Economic freedom in Canada.
6-minute read
Le libre-échange au-delà de nos frontières… et à l’intérieur aussi!
The virtues of free trade.
5-minute read
La crise du 2 X 4 coûte cher
Protectionism provides benefits for a limited group, all while harming a majority.
6-minute read
Viewpoint – The Economic Costs of Protectionism: The Case of Softwood Lumber
Despite multiple legal setbacks before WTO and NAFTA tribunals, American softwood lumber producers are still calling for the imposition of limits and tariffs on Canadian imports, arguing that they represent unfair competition because they are subsidized. If no agreement is ratified before October 12, 2016, imports from Canada could be subject to tariffs of up to 25%. The case of softwood lumber is a good illustration of how protectionism provides benefits for a limited group, all while harming a majority.