Cohen Fellow

Discussions on Canadian policy and the economy. #cdnecon #cdnpoli

[Dale Beugin @dalebeugin]

How can governments provide more certainty about carbon prices in the future? @bcshaffer and I have some thoughts over at @CDHoweInstitute https://t.co/e1jNhrIyDt #cdnpoli

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

.@bankofcanada should keep overnight rate at 0.25% over coming year, says C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council: https://t.co/nz0DEgz6Bu #cdnecon #cdnpoli

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

Compared to other Canadian cities, the land transfer tax in Winnipeg for a property sold at $500,000 is third highest in the country #mbpoli 👇

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Manitoba’s soaring land transfer taxes need reform. Don’t miss our latest research from Bev Dahlby and Jack Mintz: https://t.co/LJJnqnZyX7 #mbpoli #mb

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

Completing your #2021Census online is the best way to stay home and stay safe while fulfilling your civic obligation. Help shape your community and plan for your family’s future: https://t.co/PWtcX4b4Qb

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

A great opportunity to work at one of Canada's top think tanks!

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

.@IMCOinvest has created six Policy Research Internships at the C.D. Howe Institute for the summer of 2021. Apply today! https://t.co/rxkQjq2A4Z

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

.@Concordia economics professor Ian Irvine says Ottawa should #tax vape-based products as a harm reduction strategy aimed at kicking the habit. But by how much? Listen to our latest #podcast episode here: https://t.co/OGlUlvrg5H

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

The pandemic has created an educational crisis that must be addressed. The longer we wait to act, the more dire the situation. ⤵️

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Over a year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, student learning loss remains a pressing policy concern, writes @POreopoulos. High-dosage tutoring presents a promising solution: https://t.co/jHRvQbemNj #Education

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Public sector entities should be allowed to include natural capital assets in their financial statements, says Peter van Dijk. Read the latest Intelligence Memo: https://t.co/R3itGt9KR2 #cdnecon #environment #naturalcapital

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

A great opportunity to work at Canada's most influential think tank ⤵️

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Join our team as a Communications Officer! Apply here: https://t.co/8fQP0b8EKh #careers

[The Hub @TheHubCanada]

IN THE KNOW: Three ways to boost Canada’s poor productivity: @CDHoweInstitute

https://t.co/yyT5T22HlC

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Neil Alexander outlines how to create a successful small modular reactor business in Canada: https://t.co/XneiGiIE9r

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

The higher the cost of spectrum, the more Canadians pay⤵️

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Our latest Graphic Intelligence shows the relationship between wireless pricing and the per capita cost of wireless spectrum: https://t.co/P2RGjBELlr

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

How long will the tolerance of high debt – and the low-yield regime – last? Join us on June 10 to hear @boijefd, Managing Director of the BlackRock Investment Institute, tackle this important question: https://t.co/O2OJ0r0wTi

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

Canadian premiums for P&C insurance are among the highest in the OECD⤵️

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Canadians are paying premiums for property and casualty insurance that are at the high end of international comparisons. Read our latest #research from Alister Campbell and Farah Omran: https://t.co/JpvMJgl0Tl

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

Ready, set, complete! Today is the official launch of the #2021Census! As soon as you receive your access codes in the mail, complete the census questionnaire online! It’s safe and fast, and it benefits you and your community. https://t.co/6kd2j9jbmp

[OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives @OECD]

Worried about making ends meet? You’re not alone.

🏠Among households that lost a job during the pandemic in 2020, 68% have had trouble paying their usual bills.

Find out more 👉https://t.co/AxjrwGJBoG #RisksThatMatter #Jobs

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

Calls for paid sick days have come from all corners for months now, so what is so tricky about implementing them? Tonight @spaikin speaks with @RosalieWyonch, health policy economist at the @CDHoweInstitute, at 8/11pm | Producer: @meredithmartin #PaidSickDays #onpoli

[Steve Paikin @spaikin]

Why has implementing a paid sick days program proved to be so controversial in Ontario? @RosalieWyonch from the @CDHoweInstitute weighs in on the importance of getting this done tonight at 8/11pm on @TheAgenda #PaidSickDays #PaidSickDaysNow #PaidSickDaysSaveLives #onpoli #COVID19

[Cohen Fellow @CohenFellow]

A well-structured set of taxes should aim to encourage smokers to quit or switch to reduced-risk products.⤵️

[C.D. Howe Institute @CDHoweInstitute]

Taxes on nicotine products should reflect degree of harm or risk, says Ian Irvine. More from our latest #research: https://t.co/QqhNAfzB6f

[Financial Post @financialpost]

William Robson: We can pay now or pay later but don't think we won't pay https://t.co/Pabx1hES66