Economic analysisThe cost of carbon pricing in Ontario and AlbertaClaims that carbon pricing will lead to skyrocketing price increases throughout the economy are misplaced at best—and misleading at worst
Economic analysisWill consumers respond to a carbon tax?An excise tax on gasoline introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador provides fresh evidence of how consumers will respond to carbon taxes in the new year
OttawaTrudeau’s pitch for Brand Canada in a Trumped-up worldTrudeau hopes to convince global investors that Canada is a safe harbour against the forces of protectionism and nationalism, but will they listen?
Economic analysisHow Canada can live up to its commitment on emissionsEconomist Paul Boothe on the five-step approach Canada and the provinces can take to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions
PoliticsHow many Canadians support a carbon tax?Evan Solomon talks to Abacus Data pollster David Coletto about how many Canadians are open to paying a new a carbon tax.
Economic analysisThe economic cost of carbon policyThe chair of Alberta’s climate change advisory panel on what he wishes its final report had said about the economic impact of carbon pricing
Economic analysisIt’s ridiculous to call a carbon tax a sales tax. Here’s why.A carbon tax is no more a sales tax than income taxes are, writes University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe
PoliticsChristy Clark on carbon taxes and why she’s not like Donald TrumpThe B.C. premier in conversation with John Geddes
PodcastMaclean’s on the Hill: Federal spending cuts, revealedThe Maclean’s Ottawa bureau gives its weekly debrief on the hottest issues in Canadian politics.
Economic analysisAlberta’s carbon tax plan isn’t revenue neutral. It should be.A carbon tax is a poor way to raise government revenue. There are far better taxes on offer, let’s talk about those.