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12-minute read
The Underestimated Economic Benefits of the Internet
A few weeks ago, the Davos World Economic Forum underlined the growing role of the Internet in the economy by taking as the theme for its discussions the “fourth industrial revolution,” namely the revolution made possible among other things by innovations related to the Internet. According to the World Bank, the Internet promotes economic development since it provides access to opportunities that were previously out of reach for the most disadvantaged people around the world.
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4-minute read
Don’t Regulate the 4th Industrial Revolution to a Standstill
The Internet contributes to economic growth, helps small businesses be more competitive, and improves our lives.
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5-minute read
Loto-Censure, un nouveau service du gouvernement du Québec
Loto-Québec and online gambling.
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4-minute read
Wilfrid Laurier’s tips for telecom policy
The federal Liberal government’s vision of a new “Innovation Agenda.”
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13-minute read
Green Energy Subsidies: Is Alberta Jumping on the Bandwagon?
In recent years, Canadian provinces have adopted various “green” energy policies that have had a discernable impact on their energy markets. Carbon levies and constraints on using certain energy sources to generate electricity are now commonplace, and their use seems to be spreading. Until recently, Alberta had avoided such policy tools. In addition, much electricity in Alberta is generated, transmitted, and sold by private market actors, and thus political interference in the market has mostly been avoided.
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4-minute read
Get ready Albertans, you’re about to pay a steep bill to kill coal
The potential impact of various proposed energy policies on consumers and taxpayers in Alberta.
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6-minute read
Ça brasse dans les érablières québécoises!
The maple syrup monopoly in Quebec.
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5-minute read
La mauvaise prescription du docteur Barrette
Bill 81 raises several questions.
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4-minute read
Quebec plan to reduce drug costs is the wrong prescription
Bill 81 raises several questions.
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4-minute read
Véhicules électriques : peut-on tirer sur une fleur pour la faire pousser?
Quebec wants to "force" the automotive industry to increase the supply of electric cars.