Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week to address growing trade and diplomatic tensions. The talks were described as constructive. Carney rejected overtures for closer integration and emphasized the need to...
Opinion Polls
What could $25.6 billion buy?
Canada exports most of its oil and natural gas to the United States at discounted prices—approximately $20 less per barrel of oil and $2 less per gigajoule of gas—due to limited pipeline capacity. This infrastructure shortfall forces Canadian producers to accept...
Tariffs on Canadian Agrifood Products
China has recently imposed steep tariffs on Canadian exports, including canola, peas, pork, and seafood. These tariffs primarily target producers in Western Canada and the Atlantic region and come in response to Canada's own tariffs on Chinese goods. These...
Constitutional jurisdictions
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) called on the next federal government to establish a Pan-Canadian International Education Council, which can “preserve the country’s reputation as a top destination for international students and research talent.”...
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Canadian Property Rights Index 2023
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Alberta Politics and Empty Promises of Health-care Solutions
The writ has been dropped and Albertans are off to the polls on May 29. That leaves just four weeks for political leaders and voters to sort out what is arguably the most divisive, yet significant, issue for this election - health care. On Day 2, NDP leader Rachel...
State Subsidies to Business Sector
Canada's ongoing trade dispute with the United States has caused disruptions in several key domestic industries, especially in energy and manufacturing. In response, Ottawa is considering introducing a new layer of subsidies to support affected sectors. [yop_poll...
Utility Corridors
Both major parties in the current federal election support building infrastructure, including pipelines to connect Western Canadian resources to Eastern markets. However, one party opposes pipeline construction, raising important questions about national unity and...
Breaking Down Barriers
Canada's internal trade barriers are estimated to cost the economy billions annually, creating inefficiencies between provinces. The federal government proposes eliminating these barriers by July 1 to boost national productivity and economic growth. [yop_poll...
Labour Disputes: Time for Federal Action?
Labour disputes in Canada, including strikes and lockouts, have become more frequent in recent years, affecting the economy and the daily lives of Canadians. Should the federal government be able to impose binding arbitration to prevent labour strikes in critical industries like transportation and healthcare?
Can Canada be Defended?
Experts, strategists, and security analysts have been sounding the alarm about the decline of the Canadian Armed Forces and their capabilities. Do you believe that the current state of the Canadian Armed Forces affects Canada’s sovereignty and its ability to protect its interests and territorial integrity?
Trade War Is On
Canada and the U.S. are experiencing a tariff war. Some Canadians argue that supporting domestic products is a way to protect Canadian businesses and jobs, while others believe that restricting choices could lead to higher prices and reduced competition.
Meeting the Challenges Head-on
Canada’s economic strength is based on the economic strength of its provinces and territories. Given the country’s domestic and trade challenges, should Have-not provinces prioritize responsible resource development to strengthen their economies and contribute meaningfully to the country’s overall economic strength?
Revising Revisionism
A recent study described lockdown “revisionism” as spreading false information about lockdowns and other public health measures. Do you believe governments in Canada have deliberately misinformed or withheld key information from the public on major issues such as COVID-19?
Growth in the Federal Bureaucracy
Since 2015, Canada's federal public service has experienced significant growth. Federal employees increased from approximately 257,034 in 2015 to 367,772 in 2024, a 43.1 per cent rise. This expansion is nearly three times the rate of Canada's population growth, which...