How much did the carbon tax actually impact inflation?
My latest for @TheHubCanada: thehub.ca/2025/05/22/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
My latest for @TheHubCanada: thehub.ca/2025/05/22/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
May 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
How much did the carbon tax actually impact inflation?
My latest for @TheHubCanada: thehub.ca/2025/05/22/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
My latest for @TheHubCanada: thehub.ca/2025/05/22/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
#ICYMI, yesterday, #MarkCarney announced the “largest clean energy investment in North America”.
#cdnpoli #CdnEcon #CanPoli
#cdnpoli #CdnEcon #CanPoli
August 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM
#ICYMI, yesterday, #MarkCarney announced the “largest clean energy investment in North America”.
#cdnpoli #CdnEcon #CanPoli
#cdnpoli #CdnEcon #CanPoli
"Corporate profits and executive bonuses are at obscene levels," @davidmaccdn.bsky.social #canlab #inequality #cdnecon #cdnpoli @policyalternatives.ca
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No really, why are groceries so expensive now?
A Q&A with an economist about skyrocketing food prices…
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June 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Corporate profits and executive bonuses are at obscene levels," @davidmaccdn.bsky.social #canlab #inequality #cdnecon #cdnpoli @policyalternatives.ca
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Which exporting states are most impacted by Canada's initial tariff retaliation of 25% on exports totaling $30 billion? Here is my initial estimate. #cdnecon
February 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Which exporting states are most impacted by Canada's initial tariff retaliation of 25% on exports totaling $30 billion? Here is my initial estimate. #cdnecon
Where might U.S. tariffs have the greatest effect in Canada? Here's an experimental estimate of exports to the U.S. per worker by census division. #cdnecon
January 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Where might U.S. tariffs have the greatest effect in Canada? Here's an experimental estimate of exports to the U.S. per worker by census division. #cdnecon
September 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta.
My latest for @TheHubCanada on the fiscal and economic fantasies of those promoting independence:
thehub.ca/2025/07/24/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
My latest for @TheHubCanada on the fiscal and economic fantasies of those promoting independence:
thehub.ca/2025/07/24/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Trevor Tombe: A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta
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July 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta.
My latest for @TheHubCanada on the fiscal and economic fantasies of those promoting independence:
thehub.ca/2025/07/24/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
My latest for @TheHubCanada on the fiscal and economic fantasies of those promoting independence:
thehub.ca/2025/07/24/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Canada's population increased by 42,844 people (0.2%) in the 2nd quarter, StatCan reported today, with decreasing non-permanent residents continuing to be a drag on growth. #cdnecon
September 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Canada's population increased by 42,844 people (0.2%) in the 2nd quarter, StatCan reported today, with decreasing non-permanent residents continuing to be a drag on growth. #cdnecon
How do carbon taxes affect food prices? In our latest paper, @dr_jen_winter and I analyze both direct and indirect impacts across the entire food supply chain: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5024885
It's the most detailed exploration of CTaxes and food yet! 🤓 #cdnecon #cdnpoli
It's the most detailed exploration of CTaxes and food yet! 🤓 #cdnecon #cdnpoli
November 25, 2024 at 11:25 PM
How do carbon taxes affect food prices? In our latest paper, @dr_jen_winter and I analyze both direct and indirect impacts across the entire food supply chain: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5024885
It's the most detailed exploration of CTaxes and food yet! 🤓 #cdnecon #cdnpoli
It's the most detailed exploration of CTaxes and food yet! 🤓 #cdnecon #cdnpoli
The chart here shows Government of Canada revenue, expenditure and debt accumulations as % of GDP, 1990 Q1 to 2026 Q2. Since 2024 Q1, expenditure has been flat while revenue has declined. #cdnecon
September 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The chart here shows Government of Canada revenue, expenditure and debt accumulations as % of GDP, 1990 Q1 to 2026 Q2. Since 2024 Q1, expenditure has been flat while revenue has declined. #cdnecon
With all the goings on, there's probably no interest in why the 2023-24 deficit grew from $40B to $62B.
Just in case: ~75% due to contingent liabilities related to Indigenous rulings/awards; rest due to lower tax revenues.
Details: budget.canada.ca/update-mise... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Just in case: ~75% due to contingent liabilities related to Indigenous rulings/awards; rest due to lower tax revenues.
Details: budget.canada.ca/update-mise... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
December 16, 2024 at 9:33 PM
With all the goings on, there's probably no interest in why the 2023-24 deficit grew from $40B to $62B.
Just in case: ~75% due to contingent liabilities related to Indigenous rulings/awards; rest due to lower tax revenues.
Details: budget.canada.ca/update-mise... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Just in case: ~75% due to contingent liabilities related to Indigenous rulings/awards; rest due to lower tax revenues.
Details: budget.canada.ca/update-mise... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Bank of Canada lowers its main policy rate to 2.75% this morning.
Details: www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/03/fad... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Details: www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/03/fad... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Bank of Canada lowers its main policy rate to 2.75% this morning.
Details: www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/03/fad... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Details: www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/03/fad... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
Preliminary estimates: Canada's "dollar for dollar" retaliation would push its average tariff on imports from the U.S. to levels last seen in the late 1970s. And would be the sharpest rise in nearly a century. #cdnecon
August 23, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Preliminary estimates: Canada's "dollar for dollar" retaliation would push its average tariff on imports from the U.S. to levels last seen in the late 1970s. And would be the sharpest rise in nearly a century. #cdnecon
There's a lot of variation across #cdnecon in exposure to the new 50% U.S. tariffs (on August 19). Here's a preliminary estimate of the share of exports affected (based on HS6, so a slight over-estimate). BC/ON/QC most exposed. Others far less so.
July 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
There's a lot of variation across #cdnecon in exposure to the new 50% U.S. tariffs (on August 19). Here's a preliminary estimate of the share of exports affected (based on HS6, so a slight over-estimate). BC/ON/QC most exposed. Others far less so.
Corporate leaders are obsessing over GDP per capita.
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
April 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Corporate leaders are obsessing over GDP per capita.
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
The federal Chief Actuary has released their analysis of what Alberta would receive should it exit the CPP.
It's clear and accessible; give it a read: www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/oca/oca-...
TL;DR: The Government of Alberta's 53% share is rejected. I'll explain. #cdnecon #cdnpoli
It's clear and accessible; give it a read: www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/oca/oca-...
TL;DR: The Government of Alberta's 53% share is rejected. I'll explain. #cdnecon #cdnpoli
December 20, 2024 at 10:03 PM
The federal Chief Actuary has released their analysis of what Alberta would receive should it exit the CPP.
It's clear and accessible; give it a read: www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/oca/oca-...
TL;DR: The Government of Alberta's 53% share is rejected. I'll explain. #cdnecon #cdnpoli
It's clear and accessible; give it a read: www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/oca/oca-...
TL;DR: The Government of Alberta's 53% share is rejected. I'll explain. #cdnecon #cdnpoli
WATCH: Governor Macklem answers questions from journalists following his speech before the Halifax Partnership.
https://bit.ly/4hj8sqG
#cdnecon #economy
https://bit.ly/4hj8sqG
#cdnecon #economy
September 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM
WATCH: Governor Macklem answers questions from journalists following his speech before the Halifax Partnership.
https://bit.ly/4hj8sqG
#cdnecon #economy
https://bit.ly/4hj8sqG
#cdnecon #economy
It's been a month since Canada's federal consumer carbon price was eliminated. With the latest data from this morning, the effect on gasoline prices remains clear: nearly the full value of tax cut was passed to consumers. #cdnecon
May 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's been a month since Canada's federal consumer carbon price was eliminated. With the latest data from this morning, the effect on gasoline prices remains clear: nearly the full value of tax cut was passed to consumers. #cdnecon
A sovereign wealth fund is a great idea, Canada should have had one years ago. But the devil is in the details. What kind of projects will it invest in, and in what form? And how will the public interest truly be advanced over time? Many questions to be answered... #cdnecon /2
April 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
A sovereign wealth fund is a great idea, Canada should have had one years ago. But the devil is in the details. What kind of projects will it invest in, and in what form? And how will the public interest truly be advanced over time? Many questions to be answered... #cdnecon /2