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William Watson: Carney survives Trump’s BS and bile

What's the diplomatic thing to say when the U.S. president insults your predecessor, your close colleague and many others, to boot? You can save...

yesterday 9

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William Watson

Opinion: Puritanism on nicotine is another thing Carney should axe

Vaping and nicotine pouches help people quit their tobacco inhalation habit. Public health policy shouldn't work against them You can save this...

yesterday 10

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David Clement

Opinion: It's not just trade. Trump may want a dollar deal, too

To boost exports, the U.S. may seek a repeat of 1980s' accords in which other leading countries agreed to keep their currencies expensive You can...

yesterday 9

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Brenda Gonzalez-Hermosillo

Matthew Lau: Climate-concerned central planning always brings unintended costs

Changes in the Competition Act meant to reduce 'greenwashing' may in fact be causing firms to stop reporting or even drop green initiatives You can...

previous day 2

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Matthew Lau

Terence Corcoran: Now starring Donald Trump in 'Steel, autos and Spider-Man: The Tariff War’

Instead of slapping a 100% tariff on Hollywood films, Trump should be making consumers king of the movies — and a globalized economy You can save...

previous day 10

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Terence Corcoran

Opinion: Our trade laws need to be updated to deal with Trump fallout

It needs to be easier for Canadian businesses, especially smaller ones, to use trade remedy laws against subsidized and below-cost imports You can...

previous day 10

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Lawrence L. Herman

William Watson: In economic policy, Mr. Carney, humble is as humble does

Mark Carney says humility is a key Canadian quality. In government humility mainly means limiting what's attempted. Can Liberals do that? You can...

tuesday 1

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William Watson

Philip Cross: Gig work worry isn't founded on policy-based evidence

Data show it's not that widespread and many who do it prefer the flexible hours and working conditions it usually involves You can save this...

tuesday 10

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Philip Cross

Opinion: Carney should ease back on oil and gas restrictions

At a time when the Trump emergency requires national unity, Ottawa should do everything it can to discourage western separatism You can save this...

tuesday 1

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David Goldie

Jack Mintz: Election swagger is over, now back to the future

Jack Mintz: Election swagger is over, now back to the future

Congratulations to Carney on his win but his platform will keep debts, deficits and taxes high, growth and incomes low You can save this article by...

02.05.2025 2

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Jack M. Mintz

Opinion: Carney’s accounting change reduces transparency, accountability

Opinion: Carney’s accounting change reduces transparency, accountability

If borrowing is fine for spending that goes into the capital account, soon all spending will be categorized as capital You can save this article by...

02.05.2025 1

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Jake Fuss And Grady Munro

Opinion: Oil and gas, not cars, still pay Canada’s bills, and critical metals are soon to follow

Opinion: Oil and gas, not cars, still pay Canada’s bills, and critical metals are soon to follow

Energy exports are almost two and a half times the value of exported cars, and critical minerals are coming on fast You can save this article by...

02.05.2025 2

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Patricia Mohr

William Watson: We're a long way away from one person-one vote

William Watson: We're a long way away from one person-one vote

One riding had 7,800 voters. Another, 86,000. Yet each elected one MP. How is that fair? Luckily, there's a simple fix You can save this article by...

01.05.2025 1

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William Watson

Opinion: Resources, yes, but don’t give up on the knowledge economy just yet

Opinion: Resources, yes, but don’t give up on the knowledge economy just yet

The way to boost our universities' performance is with competition, including internationally, for students and funding You can save this article...

01.05.2025 2

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Mikko Packalen

Opinion: Trump is giving us a chance to reverse the brain drain to the U.S.

Opinion: Trump is giving us a chance to reverse the brain drain to the U.S.

His attacks on university funding have many leading STEM researchers considering moving to places where backing is more secure You can save this...

01.05.2025 3

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Martin Eichenbaum