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1 month ago | 
fraserinstitute.org | Jock Finlayson
Trump’s tariffs–with the possibility of even higher levies and various other trade restrictions still to come–could be the new normal for Canada, at least for the duration of this presidency.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
biv.com | Jock Finlayson
As the clock ticks down on a turbulent 2024, Premier David Eby and his recently installed cabinet are staring at an uncertain and unforgiving economic landscape. While the province’s economy has been growing, the population has been increasing faster—resulting in a downward trend in the value of economic output, measured on a per-person basis. The same story has been unfolding across the country since 2022.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
todayville.com | Jock Finlayson
By Jake Fuss and Grady MunroIn light of recent comments from federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the supposed “vibecession” infecting the brains of Canadians, it’s time to set the record straight. It’s not just that people don’t feel good about the economy, the economic wellbeing of Canadians has been declining for years. Firstly, it’s true that the overall economy is growing and inflation has been brought back down to the Bank of Canada’s 2 per cent target.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
torontosun.com | Jock Finlayson
Earlier this year, a senior Bank of Canada official caused a stir by describing Canada’s pattern of declining productivity as an “emergency,” confirming that the issue of productivity is now in the spotlight. That’s encouraging. Boosting productivity is the only way to improve living standards, particularly long term. Today, Canada ranks 18th globally on the most common measure of productivity, with its position dropping steadily over the last several years.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
calgarysun.com | Jock Finlayson
• You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentEarlier this year, a senior Bank of Canada official caused a stir by describing Canada’s pattern of declining productivity as an “emergency,” confirming that the issue of productivity is now in the spotlight. That’s encouraging. Boosting productivity is the only way to improve living standards, particularly long term.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
timescolonist.com | Jock Finlayson
Earlier this year, a senior Bank of Canada official took the unusual step of publicly referring to Canada’s stagnant productivity as an “emergency.” It is encouraging that the issue is now in the national spotlight. Boosting productivity is the only way to deliver sustainable increases in real incomes and improvements in living standards, particularly in the long-term. Canada has been struggling to make gains on this core indicator of prosperity.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
businessexaminer.ca | Jock Finlayson
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief EconomistBRITISH COLUMBIA – The Canadian construction industry has been forced to navigate fast-rising costs and a more complex operating environment over the past several years. Recent data point to a moderation in the pace of cost increases, but both residential and non-residential construction price indexes continue to climb at rates that exceed overall inflation.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
calgarysun.com | Jock Finlayson
• • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThere’s no getting around it. The world is consuming more energy than ever, notwithstanding a temporary slump in demand during the pandemic. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an Account Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
squamishchief.com | Jock Finlayson
An ever-rising carbon tax is a signature policy of the NDP government, as it is for the Trudeau government in distant Ottawa. Carbon pricing is also a pillar of the NDP’s broader CleanBC plan to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2021, CleanBC has been woven into all aspects of provincial government operations. Its purported benefits have been extensively advertised and promoted. And Eby, until recently, has been steadfastly committed to the plan.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
asianpacificpost.com | Jock Finlayson
CommentaryBy Jock FinlaysonApproximately three years have passed since the end of the initial phase of the COVID pandemic that saw large swathes of the economy shuttered for most of the 2020-2021 period. And it’s almost nine years since the 2015 federal election, which resulted in a majority government for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals. So, it’s a good time to do a pulse check on Canadians to see how they’re faring and feeling about the country.
