Chris Ragan

Mar 26, 2024 | ecofiscal.ca | Chris Ragan

As economists from across Canada, we are concerned about the significant threats from climate change. We encourage governments to use economically sensible policies to reduce emissions at a low cost, address Canadians’ affordability concerns, maintain business competitiveness, and support Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Canada’s carbon-pricing policies do all those things. There is plenty of discussion about carbon pricing in Canada today.

Oct 13, 2023 | nationalnewswatch.com | Dale Beugin |Chris Ragan

Facing rising energy prices and legitimate concerns around affordability, the federal government is under pressure to carve out exemptions to its carbon pricing system, particularly for rural home-heating fuel in Atlantic Canada. Keeping essentials like energy affordable is a serious concern, but carbon-pricing exemptions are the wrong solution.

Jul 24, 2023 | fcapgroup.com | Chris Ragan

So, your community association received correspondence that requests answers to certain questions. You may have just received what is also referred to as a “written inquiry.” What to do? First and foremost, you should always ensure that the Board of Directors and legal counsel of your community association are promptly advised of the receipt of a written inquiry.

May 23, 2023 | fcapgroup.com | Chris Ragan

Condominium associations, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations are all required to maintain and make available to owners official records of the association.

Apr 24, 2023 | fcapgroup.com | Chris Ragan

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people and businesses alike struggled to meet, organize, and otherwise conduct business in person due to quarantine measures and social distancing policies.