Pilots at WestJet recently voted to reject union representation, sparking renewed interest in labour relations laws in Canada. The vote means WestJet pilots will remain non-union, in contrast to their counterparts at Air Canada where, in 2012, the airline became mired in labour disputes that ultimately hurt its bottom line. But more importantly, the vote [...]
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Hugh MacIntyre
Social Mobility is Alive and Well in Canada
on June 24th, 2015
Social mobility is alive and well in Canada Canada is one of the most socially mobile societies in the developed world Is Canada still a land of opportunity? If you base your opinion on what sometimes appears on editorial pages or social media threads, you might not be sure. A fundamentally false perception seems to [...]
Taxes Squeezing Household Budgets
on April 30th, 2014
Canadian governments take $44 out of every $100 your family earns By Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre Like other Canadians, you work hard for your money. Faced with essential expenses such as food, clothing, and shelter, your household budget may feel squeezed. But what if we told you, your family’s biggest expense is taxes? Sure, [...]
