A toast to Canadian history, freer trade and cheaper beer
What the Fathers of Confederation thought, said and did 150 years ago still matters—as it should. Let’s drink to that.
Economy
Ian Young on why Vancouver’s housing market is a ’freak show’
Ian Young, the Vancouver correspondent for the South China Morning Post, on why the city’s housing market is a ’freak show.’
Notley visits Washington to peddle new thinking in Alberta
Asked about the pipeline debates at home, premier said she has no interest in letting them strain national unity
America’s record bull market left the U.S. economy behind
The current bull market is now the second-longest in history, yet the U.S. economy and American workers have lagged far behind
Justin Trudeau claims to be a fiscal conservative. He’s not.
The PM’s statements in praise of fiscal responsibility are dubious, considering his government’s first budget
Stephen Poloz on ’a new balance point’
For the record: What the Bank of Canada governor said this morning in New York about global trade, productivity and economic Growth
The unintended consequences of boosting parental leave
Changing EI parental leave provisions may change the season of births in Canada and the distribution of health, education, and development outcomes
In praise of the Yukon Gold potato
One man is on a mission to make sure the world knows the the Hollywood status of this Canadian potato.
Carolyn Wilkins on central banking in a slow growth world
The senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada on the housing market, the fintec revolution and why it’s cool to have her signature on Canadian money
When kids’ allowance goes digital
From 2016: Children as young as age five are getting their own debit and credit cards. Will it make them financially savvy?