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Election 2021 – Free Trade in Canada: An Inclusive Growth Policy
An overwhelming majority of economists agree that international free trade grows businesses and creates good-paying jobs.
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Patriotism vs. the Open Internet: A False Dichotomy
The federal government is chipping away a little bit at the edifice of freedom, ostensibly to promote the interests of Canadians.
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For less discrimination, more capitalism
One of the favourite myths peddled by proponents of government control is that under the free-market system, discrimination is rife and leads to unfair outcomes for minorities, women, and other groups.
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Red Tape Reduction in the Agriculture Industry in Alberta: A Low-Hanging Fruit
In order to not just rebuild but also enhance economic opportunity, Alberta needs to carefully consider policy choices that will allow it to lead and to grow.
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Énergie Saguenay : un coup dur pour les Québécois
Il est temps de revoir notre façon d’évaluer les grands projets, tant au Québec que dans le reste du Canada, afin de donner la parole aux gens véritablement concernés.
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Big Tech and Big Government: Biden Grapples With a New Era for Antitrust Policy
In the US, the appointments of Tim Wu and Lina Khan signal a shift in the plans to address freedom of contract between internet providers, large tech firms, and users.
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Another Day, Another $30 Million Lost
The government of Canada has once again postponed the reopening of the Canada-U.S. land border until at least July 21, at which point 487 days will have passed since the last time non-essential land travel was permitted between the two countries.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship – The Albertan Way
In conjunction with the 2020 Recovery Plan, the Alberta government should encourage innovation through the cultivation of values that run deep in the province, and support a competitive business environment.
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Changes to royalties could super-charge upgrading in Alberta
Updating the royalty system to one based on market pricing for bitumen also invites capital investment and the accompanying development of other oil sands products such as carbon fibre.
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Cessons de stimuler la flambée des prix de l’immobilier
Depuis plus d’un an, le prix des propriétés a explosé au Québec. Cette flambée des prix s’explique par plusieurs facteurs, dont certaines mesures mises en place dans les dernières années par les différents paliers de gouvernement.