Kevin Milligan
Something of a compromise on the census?
The long-form census isn’t coming back, but the short-form census might be more useful
The future of pensions
While Jim Flaherty and the provinces continue to debate CPP reform, Kevin Milligan considers the options.
The trouble with tax-free savings accounts
Daniel Tencer reviews two new studies into the public policy implications of tax-free savings accounts, which were introduced by the Harper government in 2008.
The cost and savings of OAS
Kevin Milligan considers the ramifications of changes to Old Age Security.
Greater equality through taxes
Kevin Milligan and friends consider how to deal with inequality.
Who’s entitled to Old Age Security?
In light of a short-lived NDP motion on Old Age Security eligibility, Kevin Milligan reviews the practical principles at play.
The economists want in
Canadian Business considers the emergence of economists in this election.
The trouble with tax credits
Kevin Milligan critiques the fitness tax credit proposed by the Conservatives.
How to help
Stephen Gordon considers the costs and benefits of guaranteed income.
‘Stephen J. Harper 1991’
And so now we reach the inevitable point of any national affairs discussion at which Stephen Harper’s master’s thesis is unearthed and considered.
Notes on a brouhaha
Kevin Milligan looks at what Statistics Canada has to say about the accuracy of voluntary surveys. Mike Moffat says drop the threat of prison. Stephen Gordon wonders why the outrage Maxime Bernier was hearing wasn’t registered in the census review or the House of Commons. Tracey Lauriault lists some of the federal legislation that requires census data. Alice Funke explains how census data is used in elections. And Wikipedia details the Jedi census phenomenon the Prime Minister’s Office now cites.