It is the stated goal of the Canadian federal government to foster “a strong and inclusive labour market that provides every Canadian with opportunities for a good quality of life.” The legacy of COVID has, however, led to policy incoherence, with some significant reforms directly putting this goal into question. The federal government has repeatedly … Continue reading What will COVID Mean for the Future of Fiscal and Social Policy?| Economics for public policy
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy can reasonably thought of as an experiment not to be repeated. This post is an excerpt from the conclusion to my forthcoming paper called “The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: First steps, missteps, and next steps.” Download a copy and read the full paper. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as an … Continue reading The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: First steps, missteps, and next steps| Economics for public policy