Fifty years apart, Trudeau governments prefer tobacco harm reduction to protective laws
It took almost two decades before the tobacco control mistakes of the 1970s were remedied by the Mulroney government in 1988. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait that long for flavoured e-cigarettes to be removed from the market.
Innovation sector could fall behind without Liberal follow-through on open banking, say advocates
Canadians are still waiting for an open banking system, which the Liberal government pledged would happen in early 2023.
The federal government has a role to play in building a ‘purpose-first’ economy
If we can unlock the finance sector’s engine to create a better world, we can realize a sustainable, equitable future. Sector leaders have already taken action, but the federal government holds the keys to this potential. It should use them.
Access to good, relevant, financial help is missing for those who need it most
Canada’s financial help gap will not solve itself and people with low incomes cannot afford to wait any longer. The time for action is now.
Employee ownership trusts could help reshape Canada’s economy, but only if done right
While the government’s commitment to set up EOTs in Canada is good news, without major reform to the budget 2023 proposal, very few owners are likely to pursue EOTs in succession planning.
Innovation and business investment needed in Canada
With our resource-rich economy and access to education and health care we could be doing better. And we must, because the Americans have put nearly $400-billion on the table for clean growth—and they can continue to outspend us 10 to one.
Is the priority of financial inclusion in action evident across Canada? For women, the answer is no
It is estimated that 10 to 20 per cent of Canadians are underbanked, and many of these people are from low-income households.
We need a different approach to tackle the cost of living crisis
When we look at broader household indicators beyond income, like social capital and financial stress, a very different picture emerges of who experiences financial vulnerability in Canada.
Why we won’t have a recession
Employment is strong and all the major components of GDP except investment are increasing.
Elevated interest rates and cost of living are affecting Canadians’ bottom line
There is a significant rise in millennials accruing debt, which can be attributed to a recent increased reliance on credit cards.
