by admin | Jan 25, 2022 | Podcast, The Brief
In the previous episode of The Brief (Episode #60), we talked with Alberta pollster, Janet Brown, about how Albertans were feeling and what was on their minds going into this coming year. This week, we’re looking at the economics side of this conversation. Scott and...
by admin | Jan 19, 2022 | Analysis, Insights
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...
by admin | Jan 17, 2022 | Economic Insights, Insights
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...
by admin | Dec 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Statements
This year’s fiscal update is encouraging with improved economic performance and a commitment to creating a long-term growth strategy; however, specific details are still needed. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance,...
by admin | Dec 10, 2021 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about unemployment rates for visible minorities. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. By now, the disproportionate effects the pandemic had on women, low-wage workers, and racial...
