Ontario’s cap and trade backers are excited for the billions of dollars in new money the scheme will create. California shows why the reality might be much different. Continue reading California Dreamin’ in Ontario
Category Archives: Economic Policy
That’s not the Jane Jacobs I knew
Jane was anything but anti-development and anti-change. Her thinking transcended cities to include economic development and wealth creation generally. Continue reading That’s not the Jane Jacobs I knew
5 reasons to oppose Ontario’s cap and trade proposal
Our letter to Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change on why a cap and trade program is a poor idea. Continue reading 5 reasons to oppose Ontario’s cap and trade proposal
Why Ottawa should boost the TFSA contributions for parents by another $5,000
TFSAs for Children would change the current perception of children as luxuries that can only be afforded in small numbers.
Continue reading Why Ottawa should boost the TFSA contributions for parents by another $5,000
Everyone’s a millionaire in Joe Oliver’s revolution
An individual who is able to take full advantage of TFSAs may have his first million by age 54. First in a series by Lawrence Solomon for the National Post.
Continue reading Everyone’s a millionaire in Joe Oliver’s revolution
Expropriation hearings a sham?
Winnipeg city council has an opportunity to confirm the value of public hearings. Continue reading Expropriation hearings a sham?
Here’s a retirement plan — don’t
Those who retired at 55 were 89% likelier to die within 10 years of retirement than those who retired at 65.
More and more, poor countries are holding elections to qualify for foreign aid
Aid agencies are coming to realize that foreign aid itself may undermine democracy. Continue reading More and more, poor countries are holding elections to qualify for foreign aid
The female drivers of income inequality
What to do about this unintended consequence of female emancipation? One route to greater income equality would be to restrict education for women and arrange marriages for them.
Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Toronto’s City Councillors should take this opportunity to consider deregulating the city’s taxi market. Continue reading Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
