Canadian emission reduction targets making things worse for the planet

Canadian emission reduction targets making things worse for the planetAny emissions we cut here will simply pop up in jurisdictions with less stringent environmental regulations If Canada were to be carbon neutral tomorrow, it would take China only 21 days to ensure our current annual emissions were put back into the atmosphere. And it’s only expected to get worse. As a share of the…

The Welfare Trap: Working pays little more than welfare

The Welfare Trap: Working pays little more than welfareHelping those stuck in the welfare trap could aid in addressing Canada’s labour shortage Would you take a job for $4.61 per hr? Probably not. But that’s the choice many Quebecers receiving social assistance are offered. With no exaggeration, they can either stay home or work full time for a whole year and earn a…

Higher productivity can meet the labour shortage challenge

Higher productivity can meet the labour shortage challengeBut governments must first reduce the tax burden on companies to give them the room they need to improve their productivity Quebec has a shortage of workers. Before the start of the pandemic, the lack of labour was already one of the top concerns of Quebec companies. The situation hasn’t improved since then. In the…

Private health insurance would ease Canadians’ suffering

Private health insurance would ease Canadians’ sufferingProvinces should allow other options, like duplicate insurance, so patients can access the care they need more quickly Over 660,000 Canadians are waiting for surgery at the moment, with many waiting long months and even years. For these people, each day stuck on a waiting list is 24 more hours of sore knees, of pain…

Blaming foreigners will not resolve the housing shortage

Blaming foreigners will not resolve the housing shortageLand-use regulations and strict zoning rules are more significant contributors to high housing prices It’s always easier to blame someone else rather than to recognize one’s own mistakes. In an attempt to stem the rapid rise in housing prices, the federal government has banned foreign investors from buying homes in Canada. In the case of…

Can we still trust media reports on environmental issues?

Can we still trust media reports on environmental issues?A recent one-sided article on Canadian forestry practices suggests the answer is no Can we still trust the Canadian media to properly report facts when it comes to controversial environmental issues? We cannot generalize for all media outlets and journalists, of course, but recent coverage of the impact of the forestry sector on climate change…

Let’s not kill small business in the name of ESG

Let’s not kill small business in the name of ESGThe last thing they need is another regulatory slap in the face To say small businesses in Canada have had a rough few years would be an understatement. Nearly one in five are currently at risk of closure. If regulators tack on extra costs from ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting criteria, it may be…

Ottawa’s anti-oil ideology will hit the economy hard

Ottawa’s anti-oil ideology will hit the economy hardRisks killing the golden goose while doing nothing for the environment A tonne is a tonne is a tonne. Whether emitted by an oilsands mine in Fort McMurray, an auto plant in Oshawa, or a private jet manufacturer in Montreal, a tonne of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere has the exact same effect on our…

Capping energy industry emissions is all pain, no gain

Capping energy industry emissions is all pain, no gainApplies only to oil and gas sector. Quebec aircraft manufacturers, Ontario auto plants get a free ride It’s hard to wrap one’s head around what $45 billion represents. It’s such a huge number that, for most of us, it essentially becomes meaningless. And yet, it’s about as much as our federal government spends in a…
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