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Weekly EconMinute—Canadian Oil Production Scenario Forecasts
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about the Canada Energy Regulator’s recent Canadian oil production scenario forecasts. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. Last December, the Canada Energy Regulator released its...
Why do Canadians support travel restrictions even though they are ineffective?
At this point, the evidence is pretty conclusive: travel restrictions are an ineffective and costly tool to limit the spread of COVID. They are ineffective largely because outright travel bans are leaky—and that magical barrier that so distinctly separates countries...
Weekly EconMinute—Drivers of Excess Mortality
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about who and what is driving excess mortality. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. One of the more interesting datasets Statistics Canada releases is excess mortality—how death...
Why Alberta continues to be under-represented in Ottawa
Every 10 years, the federal government reviews and adjusts the allocation of seats in the House of Commons. The latest process began in October 2021, and Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer has determined that the number of seats in the House of Commons will increase by...
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