Economic analysis

In rolling back TFSA contribution limits, the Liberals broke a nearly six decade trend

Janet Yellen says she will raise the U.S. benchmark interest rate at last, while the Bank of Canada stays low for longer

You have to go back nearly 30 years to find a time when the unemployment rate in Alberta was this close to the Canadian average

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has the power to change the tax system to make it harder for high earners to avoid taxes, but it’s going to take political will

Overblown claims and ever more ambitious targets for dealing with climate change won’t help get us to the finish line without action

Public-private partnerships, or P3s, may cost more up front, but they are a better way to deal with inevitable budget over-runs and construction delays

A carbon tax is a poor way to raise government revenue. There are far better taxes on offer, let’s talk about those.

Alberta’s change in direction on emissions is welcome news for those concerned about climate change, but some implications of the plan are worrisome

There’s a lot of good in Alberta’s carbon tax plan, writes economist Trevor Tombe, but also one big missed opportunity

With carbon taxes and phase-outs, the game in Alberta has totally changed. What will it mean for Albertans?