Jack Mintz

2 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Jack Mintz

Advertisement 1Congratulations to Carney on his win but his platform will keep debts, deficits and taxes high, growth and incomes lowArticle contentPrime Minister Mark Carney deserves congratulations on the successful election of a strong minority government. Unfortunately, post-election euphoria now gives way to the gruelling task of dealing with the future. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

3 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Jack Mintz

This week we have been treated to the detailed Liberal and Conservative fiscal plans. Both parties predict their policies will have the happy endings of better growth and higher incomes. The key difference between them isn’t the numbers but the philosophy underlying their proposals. The Liberals believe economic growth is achieved by government intervention, in particular by setting up funds to serve as a “catalyst” for private industry to build corridors, electric grids and modular homes.

3 weeks ago | nipawinjournal.com | Jack Mintz

Both parties ignore the chance of tough times ahead because of tariffs. But the Conservatives are more careful about debts and deficits This week we have been treated to the detailed Liberal and Conservative fiscal plans. Both parties predict their policies will have the happy endings of better growth and higher incomes. The key difference between them isn't the numbers but the philosophy underlying their proposals.

4 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Jack Mintz

Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems to be a happy camper these days. After donning his Captain Canada cape to fight Donald Trump on tariffs, in February he won a third straight majority victory. And now he and his campaign manager have been lecturing federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on how to run his election campaign, arguing he should focus more on Trump, less on the economy. If you had Ford’s economic record, you’d probably prefer campaigning on other things, too.

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Jack Mintz

The best response to tariffs is to get Canada growing, with smarter regulation, government and trade and tax policiesArticle contentLast week, I concluded my article on Canada’s trade options by saying that “the best way to snub our nose at Trump is to build a strong economy.” Today, I want to outline an agenda for economic prosperity that could make Canada one of the fastest growing countries in the world.