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Why dentists are not signing up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan
July 8, 2024

Why dentists are not signing up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Organized dentists’ associations are working hard to undermine the public insurance plan—it’s time the federal government tackle it head on

TC Energy loses $15-billion NAFTA lawsuit against U.S.
July 18, 2024

TC Energy loses $15-billion NAFTA lawsuit against U.S.

The welcome decision shines a light on Canada’s flawed defence in similar investor-state case against Canada

New alcohol plan could cost Ontario $510 million a year
July 17, 2024

New alcohol plan could cost Ontario $510 million a year

As Queen’s Park moves toward the Quebec model of retail, there’s only one way to maintain revenues: Ontarians will have to drink more

The Trump assassination attempt puts American democracy in danger of collapse

The Trump assassination attempt puts American democracy in danger of collapse

We should embrace conflict in politics—but reject political violence. The stakes are too high to release that beast.

What’s at stake in the LCBO strike?

What’s at stake in the LCBO strike?

Ontario liquor store workers are standing up for a public asset

The pandemic wreaked havoc on hotel workers

The pandemic wreaked havoc on hotel workers

The hotel industry was slammed by the pandemic. The industry has recovered—but its largely racialized, immigrant, women workers haven't

Armine Yalnizyan talks care economy, economic theory, and walking with giants

Armine Yalnizyan talks care economy, economic theory, and walking with giants

The celebrated economist was recently awarded the Galbraith Prize in Economics.

Busting myths about Palestine solidarity encampments at Canadian universities

Busting myths about Palestine solidarity encampments at Canadian universities

Omatsu Files: There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the protests—let’s tackle it head on

Will a higher capital gains tax inclusion rate double corporate investments?

Will a higher capital gains tax inclusion rate double corporate investments?

The answer is that actually, tax policy has almost nothing to do with corporate investment

The Bank of Canada is starting to cut interest rates. It’s about time.

The Bank of Canada is starting to cut interest rates. It’s about time.

The central bank has been worsening the housing affordability crisis