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Apr 30, 2015

Ontario exports as much to Tennessee as we do to China or Mexico

April 30, 2015

On March 25th, the Mowat Centre hosted “Policy in a Pub” for the second time. 

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Apr 27, 2015

Why you should learn to stop worrying and love the tacocopter

April 27, 2015

Should we embrace a future where food delivery drones buzz through our skies bearing pizza payloads for their waiting customers? Read More

Apr 22, 2015

Three more ideas for the federal budget

April 22, 2015

This year’s federal budget introduced a number of targeted tax breaks for families, seniors and small businesses and projects a surplus of $1.6B for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Apr 14, 2015

Kid Budget 2015: Federal government priorities according to a six-year old

April 14, 2015

We sat down with some of Canada’s future leaders, ranging in age from six to nine, to discuss Canada’s upcoming federal budget. Read More

Apr 08, 2015

The Economics of Energy East: What’s in it for Ontario?

April 8, 2015

The proposed Energy East pipeline has been the focus of much debate in recent months. Read More

Apr 06, 2015

Mowat Centre presents on Social Finance to House of Commons Standing Committee

April 6, 2015

On March 26, 2015, Mowat Centre Policy Director Sunil Johal and Policy Associate Jamie Van Ymeren provided expert testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Their remarks focused on social impact bonds, outcomes-based funding and the role governments can play in providing an enabling environment and supportive infrastructure for social finance and innovative program delivery. These are their opening remarks.

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Mar 30, 2015

A Review of the Economic Impact of Energy East on Ontario

March 30, 2015

As part of its detailed review of the proposed Energy East pipeline project, the Ontario Energy Board asked the Mowat Centre to conduct an analysis of the economic impacts of Energy East on Ontario.

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Mar 30, 2015

Mar 19, 2015

Like Uber, but for public services

March 19, 2015

The popularity of sharing economy enterprises has exploded because they are delivering services in ways that work well for consumers, offering them convenience and competitive pricing. Read More

Mar 12, 2015

Asset Management: An Oral History

March 12, 2015

A report that the Ontario government is considering selling shares of Hydro One caused us to dust off our laptops and look into the distant past of 2013. Read More