With an abundance of natural resources, and a bustling agriculture industry, trade is vital to the Saskatchewan economy. The province exports more products per capita than any other province, and recently overtook British Columbia to become the fourth largest exporting …
Canada Should Continue Creating its Own Trade Agreements
Many economists agree that free trade promotes economic growth, reduces poverty and benefits all countries that participate. The World Trade Organization is supposed to facilitate global trade by helping to reduce and eventually eliminate barriers like tariffs and quotas. The …
Canada should continue its focus on bilateral trade
It’s widely accepted by many economists that free trade promotes economic growth, fights poverty, reduces inequality and is beneficial to all countries that participate, on both sides of the trade. Yet, an important piece of the international free trade puzzle, …
Alberta’s Growing Foreign Policy Presence
When thinking of foreign policy, one thinks of the processes and actors involved with federal governments making decisions about how to best pursue national interests and interact in an increasingly complex world. But many aspects of foreign policy formulation have …
Prairies Will Benefit From Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement
The Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement is a major milestone for the country. The potential impact will be hugely positive, especially for prairie agriculture. Among the greatest beneficiaries would be cattle ranchers in several provinces. Increased duty-free access to European markets …
It’s Time For Government to Start Thinking Bigger
When governments hand out cash for infrastructure projects, it’s easy to think small. Politicians love summer festivals, hockey rinks, small craft harbours and city parks. The money gets out the door quickly and everyone can see the results. Grants can be geographically matched to political objectives. And projects typically face little opposition.
First Nations highway blockade could have unintended consequences for native workers
First Nations considering a blockade of Highway 63- the route leading to Alberta’s oilsands, should consider that many Aboriginal communities find employment and revenue sources in the oilands.
Price Gouging Is Good
As Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast, now is a good time to take some time to remember something very important – economics. Slate obliges: Even in these polarized times, there are some things politicians of both parties can agree. …
Canada, U.S. Struggling to Reach Agreement to Agree on Product Rules
An ambitious plan to harmonize product regulations between Canada and the United States has become all process, few results. But there is hope.