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Real-time commentary on Canadian economic policy issues from some of your favourite progressive economists

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

Calling all Canadian students interested in progressive economics: there is still time to submit an essay to the 2021 PEF Student Essay Contest as we just extended the deadline to *May 11*. For details: https://t.co/GqOKCfrX3S

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

Mario Seccareccia, this year's recipient of the Galbraith Prize, talks to @INETeconomics about full employment ad the opportunity to have a fairer economy: https://t.co/z2HQcH3CXV…
#CEA2021 #CdnEcon

[Jim Stanford @JimboStanford]

Very promising #PEF/ #CSLS panel at #CEA @CanEconomics conference on the economics of working from home. Ft. Zechuan Deng, Fiona MacPhail, Wen Fan, Andrew Sharpe, and me, chaired by @IglikaIvanova. Fun fact: 2 of the 6 participants are joining from their offices! @Relentless_econ

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

Thank you Leo for all the inspiration and knowledge you shared with us.

[Canadian Dimension @CDN_Dimension]

Canadian Dimension is heartbroken to hear of the loss of Leo Panitch.

An early pillar of our publication, Leo was a leading thinker of the global left and a comrade to the many.

Our interview with Leo Panitch from last year on CD's legacy: https://t.co/tjSRgWcTgg

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

'Canada’s competition policy shows ambivalence and overt favouritism for firms to the detriment of consumers and workers' - Great op-ed from PEF member @RobinShaban https://t.co/5hHeEq4FAg #canlab

[Robin Shaban @RobinShaban]

Hot of the press, the @CompBureau has issued a statement on how it plans to assess non-poaching and wage-fixing agreements. If you care about fair wages and workers rights, then this is VERY important. A thread/1 https://t.co/fpq7xuq8VC #canlab

[Mikal Skuterud @mikalskuterud]

As the months pass, it increasingly appears that the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be borne by Canada's lowest wage workers. Aggregate work hours of 🇨🇦 workers earning less than $20/hour were still down 20% six months after the initial shutdowns. #cdnecon

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

Remembering John Loxely - @JimboStanford shares his reflections on John's legacy: https://t.co/NEqNMCqLPa #cdnecon #canlab

[Malcolm Sawyer @SawyerMalcolm]

Looking forward to participating in this great programme in honour of Michal Kalecki

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

John Loxley, a mentor to many heterodox economists in Canada, and an inspiration to those seeking to build a better world, has died.

A tribute from last year: https://t.co/Eg12XM0C9k

Rest in Peace, John.

[Jim Stanford @JimboStanford]

Mel's work was further recognized when he was chosen as the 1st winner of #PEF / @Relentless_econ's Galbraith Prize in 2009: https://t.co/xDOCfMtFxr. (He shared that 1st prize with Kari Levitt.) A fitting honour, as Mel continues to inspire a legion of progressive economists...4

[Jim Stanford @JimboStanford]

And another reminder that nobody cares what the debt/GDP ratio is right now, nor should they. A serious recession is starting, and we face a public health emergency. Past experience says fed deficit should be 5% or more of GDP ($120b). #GoBigGoFast @VassyKapelos

[Jim Stanford @JimboStanford]

My column for #PEF on the economic consequences of #COVID19, the nature & dimensions of the needed response, and how it could be a turning point in how we organize our economy: https://t.co/b6GAEDxwWg @ccpa

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

Great article by PEF member Mario Seccareccia, offering personal reflections on a half century of friendship with the legendary #KarlPolanyi Levitt. #cdnecon https://t.co/GOrhD7iIbu

[Institute for New Economic Thinking @INETeconomics]

From Red Vienna to the age of financialization — Kari Polanyi Levitt reflects on her extraordinary life and works, and on the legacy of her family. Watch more #PolanyiOnPolanyi at https://t.co/JrHA2padH3

[Trade Justice Network @TradeJusticeNet]

#CUSMA: Not the progressive deal Canadians were promised - Trade Justice Network https://t.co/WY6OdXXtM0

#tradejustice #NAFTA #USMCA #cdnpoli

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

The Progressive Economics Forum is organizing a number of sessions at #ACEA19. Come check us out. The view is phenomenal from the 3rd floor.

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (@InfoFAO) is hiring a director of Economic and Fiscal Analysis: https://t.co/99hCSvmetN #CdnEcon

[Toby Sanger @toby_sanger]

@Relentless_econ Peter Spiro, Someshwar Rao and Jiang Li made similar arguments in these two articles published by the CSLS a few years ago
https://t.co/N9kHmrscr2
https://t.co/UJvg3PqeTy

[PEF @Relentless_econ]

Could aggregate demand be the primary driver of productivity growth? This NY Fed blog examines this possibility: https://t.co/OTsLaZSwTs #cdnecon