Proposals to increase taxes on the rich resurface often in the news. MEI researchers conclude in this study that, however the term “rich” is defined, this selective taxation does not pay, due to its longer-term indirect effects. By penalizing those who create wealth, this gives rise to a number of adverse effects that threaten the prosperity of all Canadians.

September 7, 2022 | 10 min. 19 sec. | Yasmine Abdelfadel (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Nathalie Elgrably-Lévy, Senior Economist at […]

The prospective rate represents a very different way of looking at inflation, one that turns out to be far more reflective of Canadians’ lived experience.

Le taux prospectif représente une façon bien différente d’aborder l’inflation et s’avère beaucoup plus représentatif du vécu des Canadiens.

For over a year now, statistics have shown an unusual rise in the general price level as calculated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The highest seen in 40 years, this increase has fuelled public debate as well as anxiety among Canadians. Researchers at the MEI believe that the actual deterioration in purchasing power is much more pronounced than the official rate would indicate, and they challenge the validity of the metrics employed by Statistics Canada which in their view do not reflect the true inflationary pressure experienced since the beginning of this year.

Il existe une solution pour résorber la pénurie de policiers au SPVM tout en diminuant la criminalité et qui permettrait en plus aux contribuables montréalais de faire des économies importantes: engager des agents de sécurité.

The City of Montreal has a problem. While it is experiencing an increase in violent events, it is struggling to retain staff.

The anti-energy left has weaponized consumer protection laws in the United States to punish oil and gas companies simply for carrying out their core business.

It’s no great revelation that governments across the world are competing to attract investments, especially in sectors such as green technology.

Despite substantial economic benefits, the governments of Quebec and Canada refuse to green-light the development of natural gas or the construction of the energy infrastructure needed to export the gas already produced.