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Why we should resist the temptation of a windfall tax
Over the last few months, consumers have been squeezed by high energy prices while energy companies have brought in more cash than they’ve seen in a decade. To some, this is a problem—one with an obvious solution: tax the additional profits of energy companies to...
Weekly EconMinute—Labour demand and job vacancies
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about labour demand and job vacancies. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. Based on the latest data from Statistics Canada, demand for labour reached a record high of nearly 17.7...
PODCAST: Episode #78: C-Suite Unplugged: Rohit Gupta, President, Rohit Group of Companies
When people talk about housing in Canada, it can certainly generate some anxiety. Between rising interest rates, increased demand, and a still vulnerable supply chain, the housing market is under pressure. So, what can we do to improve access and affordability? The...
Why gas prices are high, volatile, and likely to remain that way
Few things get Canadians talking more than gasoline prices. And this year we’ve seen some of the highest and most volatile prices ever. Because we don’t have a lot of short-term substitutes for gasoline, when prices rise it leads to lots of questions about why. Is it...
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