Retaliatory tariffs are economically unwise, but politically expedient

Published: 12 March 2025

With the United States both threatening and imposing tariffs, Canada has responded with counter-tariffs of its own. But could these measures do more harm than good?“Retaliatory tariffs are just a...

The Government of Quebec’s ability to support those affected by tariffs is limited by its financial position

Published: 12 March 2025

The Government of Quebec is promising to help businesses affected by US tariffs, but how much can it really do? Quebec does have funds set aside for emergencies like this one, according to Preetika...

McGill Desautels aims to serve as a model on composting

Published: 25 February 2025

McGill Desautels is taking a major step in sustainability by becoming the first Faculty to introduce composting bins on every floor. This initiative aligns with McGill’s zero-waste by 2035 goal and...

Large number of Canadians are missing out on pensions

Published: 13 February 2025

According to a report by the National Insitute on Ageing, there are around 200,000 people in Canada with registered pension plans who are eligible to claim them, but haven’t. Often, the unclaimed...

President Trump’s trade antics could be a prelude to 2026 USMCA renegotiation

Published: 13 February 2025

It is not yet clear whether US President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods imported from Canada—or even what the motivation for that threat...

Software helps combat online shopping fraud

Published: 6 February 2025

Buying clothing, wearing it once or twice, and then returning it is not a new practice, but online shopping has amplified the issue. To stay competitive with e-commerce giants, retailers have had...

Political pressure impacts Canada's top pension funds

Published: 6 February 2025

Canada’s Maple 8 pension funds are globally respected for strong returns and independence from government influence. However, recent political moves threaten this model. The federal government has...

Challenges of adapting Canada’s pension model for the UK

Published: 29 January 2025

In a Financial Times piece on the UK’s interest in replicating Canada’s pension system, Associate Professor Sebastien Betermier highlights concerns about the growing politicization of Canada’s...

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