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4-minute read
Sans liberté, pas d’entrepreneuriat
Economic freedom is a fundamental prerequisite to having more entrepreneurship in Quebec.
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6-minute read
Viewpoint – Uber and Taxis: Australia Opens the Door to Reforms
In the majority of North American cities, existing laws do not control or make any provisions for activities related to ride-sharing applications. As a result, they operate in a grey zone. Like certain European cities, Vancouver and Montreal have chosen to oppose the operation of such services.
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3-minute read
Un déjeuner de champion
There are no universal and easy answers to dietary problems.
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4-minute read
Loyalty program critics protect you from yourself
Regulating credit card loyalty programs would have unintended consequences that would harm consumers.
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9-minute read
Les questions d’une syndicaliste sur le congédiement des enseignants
How a less arduous dismissal process for incompetent teachers would benefit the school system.
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13-minute read
Are Loyalty Programs Bad for Consumers?
Today, 89% of Canadians adhere to at least one loyalty program (also called a reward program), and 41% adhere to a program that is connected to a credit card. In other cases, such programs are connected to stand-alone loyalty cards or smartphone applications. Many critics maintain that these programs do not really offer any benefits for consumers, and suggest that they should be regulated. What is the truth of the matter, and what effects have such regulations had in countries that have adopted them?
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4-minute read
Où est le vrai Robin des Bois quand nous avons besoin de lui?
Robin Hood and the consequences of a high level of taxation.
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5-minute read
Le Danemark, plus près du libre marché que du socialisme
The lessons to draw from the Danish model.
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5-minute read
Lettre d’amour aux enseignants québécois
A less arduous dismissal process for incompetent teachers would benefit the school system.
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13-minute read
Enhance the Standing of the Teaching Profession by Firing Incompetent Teachers
According to Quebecers, the single most important factor in the success of students is the quality of the teaching staff. However, this profession is plagued by persistent problems: the poor university records of many education undergraduates, the abandonment of the profession by young teachers, discouragement and loss of motivation, etc. These problems can affect the quality of students’ learning, and are quite naturally a concern for parents.