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Choking Hazard: The Adverse Effects of “Eat the Rich” Policies
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.
IEDM – Inflation : «C’est beaucoup plus élevé» – Nathalie Elgrably-Lévy
September 7, 2022 | 10 min. 19 sec. | Yasmine Abdelfadel (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Nathalie Elgrably-Lévy, Senior Economist at […]
3-minute read
To fight inflation, measure it better
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.
4-minute read
Mieux mesurer l’inflation afin de la combattre
Le taux prospectif représente une façon bien différente d’aborder l’inflation et s’avère beaucoup plus représentatif du vécu des Canadiens.
10-minute read
For a Better CPI Indicator in Canada
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.
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Régime des rentes du Québec – Pour le bien-être des Québécois, il faut pouvoir se désaffilier
Des voix commencent à se lever contre le recours aux critères ESG (environnement, société et gouvernance) par les fonds de retraite auxquels les contribuables doivent absolument cotiser.
4-minute read
Albertans’ double burden: inflation plus bracket creep
It’s imperative that the government of Alberta follow through on its promise to re-index the tax system to inflation.
IEDM – Le prix de l’essence ordinaire sous la barre des 2$ – Nathalie Elgrably-Lévy
July 8, 2022 | 6 min. | En direct (ICI Radio-Canada) Interview (in French) with Nathalie Elgrably-Lévy, Senior Economist at the MEI, […]
4-minute read
Federal government needs to act responsibly on inflation
Faced with this serious situation that weighs heavily on all Canadians, measures must be adopted to pull inflation back down.
4-minute read
La SAQ en voie de noyer les microdistilleries
La vente de spiritueux sur les sites de microdistilleries permettrait aux petits entrepreneurs d’offrir leur produit sans faire les frais d’une hausse de prix injustifiée par le gouvernement.