Government Role

Higher productivity no longer guarantees wage gains

A recent article in the International Productivity Monitor calls into question the assumption that higher productivity means higher wages.

Since 1981, gains in productivity have not been matched by wage gains. Had wages kept pace with productivity, the average worker would be taking home an extra $9,540 a year.

Claims about job losses when minimum wage rises exaggerated

Based on evidence presented in a recent article in the Edmonton Journal claims about job losses when the minimum wage is increased are exaggerated.  

Ontario study shows consequences of laissez faire approach

While the focus was on changes to employment standards legislation, a recent CCPA study and Toronto Star article showed how Ontario is losing middle income jobs.

There is a better way

Part 3 of the series on how Canada was unprepared for the drop in oil prices.

Over-dependence on oil sector was avoidable

Part 2 of the series on how Canada was unprepared for the drop in oil prices.

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