Quotas, tariffs, and the price you pay
India is said to be on the brink of a historic trade deal with the United States, and if done right, it could mean more than just political wins and export numbers. It could mean more choice, lower prices, and better products for Indian consumers. But here’s the catch, buried under headlines about “zero tariffs” […]
Carney won – now he must put consumers first
The Canadian federal election is now over, but the lessons that must be learned from the way Canadians voted are just beginning. Although Mark Carney’s Liberals are back in government, they shouldn’t ignore some very serious concerns expressed by Canadians during this election campaign, particularly when it comes to the cost of living and affordability. […]
Turning ‘elbows up’ into real policy results will be Carney’s challenge
With Canada’s 2025 election campaign now over, Canadians can breathe a sigh of relief that we no longer have to hear Mike Myers and Prime Minister Mark Carney give us our daily TV reminder to keep our “elbows up” against U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney largely rode on a wave of anti-Trump sentiment to earn […]
Manitoba urged to join growing push for domestic free trade
Manitoba businesses currently face fewer barriers when trading with dozens of foreign countries than with many of Canada’s own provinces. This is largely due to Canada’s 15 free trade agreements with 51 nations, which reduce tariffs on goods and services to nearly zero. In contrast, internal trade barriers within Canada are equivalent to a 21% […]
Making the case for Canadian unilateral free trade
When kids are growing up, one of the lessons parents most frequently try to instil in their children is this: Don’t do something just because someone else is going to. While U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be on a warpath towards protectionism, that doesn’t mean Canada has to follow. Yes, Trump has slapped tariffs […]
What’s taking the premiers so long to follow Houston’s lead?
It shouldn’t take weeks on end to copy the smart kid’s homework. Six weeks ago, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston set the standard in tabling legislation to remove interprovincial trade barriers. Yet six weeks later, only Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz has copied Houston’s homework and followed suit. Canadians are rightly asking: What’s taking […]
REBUILDING TRANSATLANTIC TRUST: CONSUMERS, TRADE TENSIONS, AND A NEW CHAPTER IN EU-US COOPERATION
This article draws upon the wide-ranging conversation featured in a recent episode of CEA Talk, the podcast series of CEA Magazine, where I had the privilege of speaking with two prominent policy experts: Egle Markevičiūtė, Head of Digital & Innovation Policy at the Consumer Choice Center and former Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania, and Yaël […]
If Carney wants to be a centrist, he needs a pro-consumer agenda
Liberal leader Mark Carney wants Canadians to believe he’s bringing the Grits back to the centre after a decade of the party running to the left. That’s why he’s talking about income tax cuts, ending the consumer carbon tax, and taking the federal sales tax off new builds under $1 million for first-time home buyers. […]
Trade Wars Hurt Consumers, Cooperation Doesn’t, say experts: interview
As economic tensions and regulatory fragmentation deepen between the United States and the European Union, finding constructive pathways for cooperation has become more urgent than ever. A recent policy paper by the Consumer Choice Center addresses this challenge by offering pragmatic solutions aimed at strengthening transatlantic ties through innovation, consumer-friendly regulation, and mutual economic benefit. […]
As Canadians fight for the right to pay more for dairy products…
A trade war between Canada and the United States that keeps ratcheting up will only lead to more pain for everyday Canadians. When President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods going into the United States, it makes those goods more expensive for Americans. And every time Canadian politicians decide to slap tariffs on American […]
Beyond the trade war, Ford’s to-do list is long
Ontarians are also watching Ford closely to make sure he doesn’t take his eye off the ball when it comes to other critical issues. Pictured: Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Doug Ford/X. After a cold and snow-filled election, Ontario Premier Doug Ford emerged as the victor, although he did not make the electoral gains […]
Carney must change feds’ approach in dealing with trade war
Canada is set to get a new prime minister at a moment when the stakes could not be higher: the nation is in the midst of an unprecedented trade conflict with its biggest trading partner. To date, the federal Liberal government has lacked a sense of urgency in responding to the crisis. Mark Carney, Canada’s […]
