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Montreal Economic Institute The MEI stimulates debate on public policies in Quebec and across Canada by proposing wealth-creation It does not accept any government funding.

The Montreal Economic Institute is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit research and educational organization. Through its publications, media appearances and conferences, the MEI stimulates debate on public policies in Quebec and across Canada by proposing wealth-creating reforms based on market mechanisms.

Ontario’s projected deficit has ballooned to $16.9 billion, with balanced budgets pushed back yet again. While U.S. tari...
02/11/2026

Ontario’s projected deficit has ballooned to $16.9 billion, with balanced budgets pushed back yet again. While U.S. tariffs have hurt growth, they cannot justify endless deficits. Queen’s Park must exercise spending restraint and focus on getting taxpayers better value for their money.

To learn more, read our recent publication on the matter:

https://www.iedm.org/a-fiscal-scorecard-for-canadas-provinces/

A new Léger poll commissioned by the MEI and its partners reveals that half of Canadians have avoided seeking medical ca...
01/11/2026

A new Léger poll commissioned by the MEI and its partners reveals that half of Canadians have avoided seeking medical care because of long wait times. With 84% saying the health care system needs change, it’s time for meaningful reform and greater private-sector participation.

Interested in fixing Canada's healthcare system? Check out Prescription for Health Reform, a conference we're co-hosting in Toronto on Nov. 5-6!

https://prescriptions-for-health-reform.com/

01/11/2026

Provincial debt is growing as aging populations and rising healthcare costs put increasing pressure on public finances. While New Brunswick has reduced its debt-to-GDP ratio by more than 16 percentage points over the past decade, other provinces are falling behind. With healthcare already accounting for about 40% of provincial spending, governments must control spending growth and improve the efficiency of public services to keep their finances sustainable.

Targeted tax cuts for entrepreneurs are welcome, but they are no substitute for comprehensive tax reform. To boost inves...
31/10/2026

Targeted tax cuts for entrepreneurs are welcome, but they are no substitute for comprehensive tax reform. To boost investment, productivity, and economic growth, Ottawa must reduce the tax burden on all businesses, not just a select few.

31/10/2026

Alberta is among the few provinces with a more favourable long-term fiscal outlook. Thanks to a shift in fiscal policy, and strong fundamentals, the province is better positioned to manage its debt burden over the next 25 years. But with oil prices remaining unpredictable, maintaining fiscal discipline will be key to keeping public finances sustainable.

Ottawa is putting $1.6 billion of taxpayer money at risk by betting on Cohere. Instead of relying on subsidies and indus...
30/10/2026

Ottawa is putting $1.6 billion of taxpayer money at risk by betting on Cohere. Instead of relying on subsidies and industrial policy, the government should aim to foster a business environment that encourages private investment.

Canada has everything it takes to become a global energy superpower. By cutting red tape, accelerating pipeline approval...
30/10/2026

Canada has everything it takes to become a global energy superpower. By cutting red tape, accelerating pipeline approvals and expanding LNG exports, we can attract investment, create well-paying jobs and strengthen our energy security. It's time to unlock our potential!

CBC News interviewed MEI Senior Fellow Trevor Tombe about Ontario’s growing deficit and the need for fiscal restraint. W...
29/10/2026

CBC News interviewed MEI Senior Fellow Trevor Tombe about Ontario’s growing deficit and the need for fiscal restraint. With an aging population putting increasing pressure on healthcare spending, provincial governments must find ways to control costs and ensure fiscal sustainability.

To learn more, read our publication on the matter:

https://www.iedm.org/a-fiscal-scorecard-for-canadas-provinces/

Half of Canadians have avoided medical care because of wait times. As the MEI’s Renaud Brossard tells the National Post,...
29/10/2026

Half of Canadians have avoided medical care because of wait times. As the MEI’s Renaud Brossard tells the National Post, universal access can combine public and private providers. Canadians are ready for reform. Policymakers need to catch up.

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