Trump’s tariff threats expose Canada’s internal monopoly problem
The prospect of a potential pile-up of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports has spurred discussion around potentially appeasing the White House by opening our markets to American companies.
Keldon Bester: The Google case shows Canada’s Competition Bureau is meeting the moment
December 5, 2024 - Last week, Canada’s Competition Bureau sued Google, one of the largest companies on the planet, for abusing its dominant position in online advertising, a market that touches nearly every corner of the economy.
Donald Trump might not be as good for Big Business as expected
November 19, 2024 - President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign had featured a close embrace of interest groups such as Big Oil and Big Crypto, as well as Elon Musk, the richest man on the planet.
How dividend recapitalizations undermine Canadians’ productivity and prosperity
November 7, 2024 - In recent years, there has been an increase in dividend recapitalizations, most notably in the private equity industry; these investors are using cash flow (not just profits) to enrich themselves. This is a worrying trend.
If Albertans Want Cheaper Auto Insurance Premiums, a Public Monopoly is the Way Forward
October 3, 2024 - CAMP fellow, Andrew Paulley explains why a public monopoly could be beneficial to reduce auto insurance premiums in Alberta.
Rethinking Canada’s Highly Profitable Banks
September 13, 2024 - Writing for CAMP, veteran finance executive Andrew Spence lays out why Canadians should reconsider the positive view of Canada's massively profitable banks.