Fellowship Archive - Atkinson Foundation

12 Dec 22

An exclusive sit-down interview with a Bank of Canada governor

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he takes ‘no pleasure’ in job losses that will result from hiking rates, but cooling the country’s overheated economy comes first.

28 Nov 22

While prices of essential items soar, prices for other items have dropped. But why?

In the second in a five-part series, Armine looks back on our year of extreme inflation.

22 Nov 22

With one meal, we show you exactly how much food prices are up

In a five-part series, Armine looks back on our year of extreme inflation. First up: The year food prices careened out of control.

15 Nov 22

Inflation vs. Greedflation: Why Canadian Grocers Should Pass Their Profits on to Consumers

Food prices are still on the rise despite Canadian grocers making $1.5 billion in the first two quarters of 2022, which is almost twice as much as they made in 2019.

7 Nov 22

Four ways the fall economic statement could help prepare all of us for the coming recession

Inadequate Employment Insurance. Crumbling health care. Sky-high housing. We are not ready for the coming economic storm. But we can be.

24 Oct 22

Enbridge has hiked gas prices again — and heating prices for some could double this winter

Europe has already taken measures to protect its citizens from soaring energy prices. Here’s why Canada likely won’t follow suit.

11 Oct 22

The new villain? Workers fighting for better wages. Don’t fall for it

Greedy. Lazy. Costing us all. Expect anti-worker rhetoric to grow as we look for someone to blame for the pickle we are in.

26 Sep 22

When food becomes the next expense you have to cut

The chattering classes have embraced a new economic theme: government efforts to fight inflation will trigger more inflation. They’re wrong.

12 Sep 22

‘Nobody wants to work anymore’ and other falsehoods on Labour Day

One hundred and fifty years ago, Canada led the way. Perhaps we can again.

16 Aug 22

Provinces need to have a plan for health care funding — or they shouldn’t get the money

Provinces want $28 billion more from the feds for health care. Before they get a penny, they should detail how they’ll use the infusion to buy change.