Kevin Carmichael
Kevin Carmichael is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. He has written about economics, policy and policy makers for two decades from Ottawa, Washington, Mumbai, and, currently, Montreal.
Economic analysis
With a global debt load of $291 trillion, these are dangerous times
Prudence demands that Canada’s governments get back to a financial position that would allow them to respond to the next financial crisis
Business
On business tax, Liberals need to catch up to the U.S.
Canada is competitive in some areas, but the feds would be wise to match some of Donald Trump’s cuts
Economic analysis
Why Canada needs more trade with Asia
Trudeau needs to push harder on trade deals outside of North America
Economic analysis
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un are why you can go on a borrowing binge
Interest rates will likely increase in 2018, but a cautious central bank won’t act boldly—even if the Canadian economy booms
Economic analysis
This slowdown in Canada’s economy suits the Bank of Canada just fine
Econo-metrics: Any hotter and the Bank might have to hike interest rates again, walloping Canadians who are carrying a massive amount of debt
Economic analysis
Why stock markets are so calm in the age of Donald Trump
A rare confluence of positives has created a buffer between Washington and Wall Street. But gradually, those positives will fade.
Economic analysis
How Donald Trump is dividing Canada
Opinion: By targeting issues where regional tensions in Canada already exist, the president has struck upon a tactic that could help the U.S. in the NAFTA talks
Economic analysis
Justin Trudeau is getting cocky about the economy. Watch out.
Strong Jobs growth and markets may breed complacency, which creates the conditions for the dumb risks that eventually cause a crisis
Economic analysis
Stephen Poloz downplays inflation risk, seeks more growth
Bank of Canada’s governor charts a data-driven path on steady rates
Economy
Bill Morneau has a good news story to tell—if anyone’s listening
A positive update on Canada’s economy is overshadowed by the finance minister’s credibility deficit