By Malcolm Bird Canadian economy, Crown Corporations, deficit, economics, Finance Canada, Ministry of Transport, revenue, subsidized
Looking for a new job? Canada Post is looking for a President and Chief Executive Officer. But it’s not a position anyone should consider lightly. The new CEO will face daunting challenges managing Canada Post’s operational, financial and governance deficiencies in this digital age, and will have to do so under close public scrutiny and […]
By David Pfrimmer basic income, Basic income guaranteed, Basic Income pilot, budget 2018, Canada Assistance Plan, Canada wealth, Canadian economy, Child Care Now, economy, guaranteed income, income security, inequality, Minister Bill Morneau, national poverty strategy, poverty
When I was an economics student many years ago, the last living student of John Maynard Keynes and noted economist Joan Robinson gave a lecture to a packed hall. During the question period, one smart aleck student asked, “Why should anyone study economics?” After a prolonged pause, her answer was simple, “So you know when […]
By Tim Richter and Ryan Meili affordable housing, Canadian economy, determinants of health, failure, housing, poverty, public health care, success, Why our governments need to address poverty now
In emergency rooms and frontline clinics, patients are triaged based on the urgency of their illness. The sickest are seen first, followed by those in less immediate danger.
By Michael Schwandt and Ryan Meili affordable housing, Canadian economy, determinants of health, diagnosing poverty, failure, housing, positive innovation, poverty, poverty markers, public health care, success, Why our governments need to address poverty now
Recently, a disturbing photo of five people sleeping in a Saskatoon bank lobby became headline news and filled social media feeds.
By Michael Wolfson Canadian economy, Canadian household, child tax benefit, CPP, EI, family, federal taxes, taxes
“There are lies, damned lies and statistics” is the well-worn phrase, but nothing better sums up the recent Fraser Institute scare mongering about taxes being the single largest budget item of Canadian households.
By Ryan Meili Canada healthcare system, Canada's healthcare sytem, Canadian economy, Election 2015, federal election, federal taxes, national drug plan, NPD, taxes, universal drug benefits
It’s become almost a matter of faith: health and health care are perennially among the top priorities for Canadians, but are nearly invisible in election platforms and debates.
By Danielle Martin and Ryan Meili Canadian economy, Child poverty, diagnosing poverty, failure, positive innovation, poverty, poverty markers, public health care, success, Why our governments need to address poverty now
What makes people sick? Infectious agents like bacteria and viruses and personal factors like smoking, eating poorly and living a sedentary lifestyle. But none of these compares to the way that poverty makes us sick.
By Robert McMurtry baby boomers, Canada Health Act, Canada’s healthcare system, Canadian economy, Canadian healthcare system, federal election, health service funding, national pharmacare, politics
Wait times have long been a source of concern for Canadians, and in some jurisdictions, remain a significant problem. Recently the Canadian Institutes of Health Information (CIHI) released their report for 2015. There is both encouraging news and areas in need of attention.
By Canada’s healthcare system, Canadian economy, Canadian healthcare system, failure, health service funding, Podcasts, positive innovation, public healthcare, success
The health care system in Canada is not always perfect. Mistakes are made, but Dr. Joshua Tepper believes it is critical we learn from past healthcare mistakes in order to improve the quality of services.
By Robert McMurtry baby boomers, Canada Health Act, Canada’s healthcare system, Canadian economy, Canadian healthcare system, federal election, health service funding, national pharmacare, politics
A federal election could be called any time in the next few months, judging by the media coverage and the ramping up of political activity. Many issues have been crowding into the media headlines in anticipation of the election — but with a notable absence of any consideration of healthcare by our political parties.