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Michael Burt Director Canadian Industrial Outlook

Watching the day-to-day lamentations from the pundits and media regarding the economy one would be tempted to think that the second coming was around the corner. Putting aside the old adage that “bad news sells”, what is really going on? In Canada, the ...

		Glen Hodgson Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist

		Len Coad Director

Rancorous public debate about the oil sands and the environmental impact just never seems to go away -- or to be based entirely on evidence. We produced a briefing on the oil sands last winter Getting the Balance Right: ...

		Mario Lefebvre Director Centre for Municipal Studies

The housing market has lost its lustre. No doubt about it. However, this will not lead to a free fall for Canada’s housing market. This country will not experience home price declines to the tune of what we have witnessed in ...