Join us for a discussion of Shelter vs. Tax Shelter, a report from the Canadian Tax Observatory that examines the growing role of housing tax measures in Canada and their implications for affordability, equity, and economic performance. The report explores who benefits from housing-related tax incentives, with a case study of the First Home Savings Account, and considers whether these policies are helping Canadians access housing or contributing to broader affordability challenges.
Join Armine Yalnizyan, Canadian economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, for the third lecture in The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation series. This hybrid event will offer:
- A deeper understanding of how technological innovation is shaping Canada’s long-term productivity
- How social challenges like inequality are affecting Canada’s path to growth
- Expert perspective and discussion with a special guest
In-person attendees are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for networking and refreshments. The lecture will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. for online and in-person attendees.
Join Stephen Tapp, CEO and Chief Economist at the Centre for the Study of Living Standards, for the final lecture in The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation series. This hybrid event will offer:
- A closer look at policy priorities needed to drive Canada forward
- Practical insights on how new variables should inform strategies on national productivity and economic growth
- Expert perspective and discussion with Alison Loat
In-person attendees are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for networking and refreshments. The lecture will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. for online and in-person attendees.
This Statistics Canada-sponsored session on understanding artificial intelligence in Canada’s economy, features research by Ryan MacDonald, Jiang Beryl Li, and Stephen Tapp. Moderated by Mike Veall.
This session examines research on the long-run impacts of Quebec’s policy changes on mothers’ labour market outcomes and family dynamics, as well as early evidence on Canada’s recent $10-a-day childcare expansion.
Productivity in Canada’s public sector is a critical issue, yet measuring it remains a fundamental challenge. Unlike the private sector, government outputs are often difficult to quantify, outcomes are complex, and traditional metrics can fall short. At the same time, new opportunities from the emergence of artificial intelligence to ongoing public sector workforce reforms are reshaping what can be achieved.
This CSLS seminar brings together three leading experts to examine how public sector productivity can be measured more effectively, the key barriers to change, and where the biggest opportunities lie. The discussion will focus on concrete recommendations and practical approaches to improving performance and delivering better results for Canadians.
CABE is the premier organization for economists and other business professionals interested in discussing current issues impacting the Canadian and global economy.
The purpose of the 2026 edition of the Queen’s Institute on Trade Policy is to survey the impact of the United States’ new trade policy and China’s industrial policy and trade retaliation on Canada’s economy, explore the major policy issues raised by US and Chinese policies, and discuss the implications of these developments for Canada’s trade strategy.
Explaining the post-2011 fall-off in manufacturing productivity growth in the United States.
In the wake of the pandemic, generative AI tools such as GPT, Claude, and Gemini are transforming the global labour market. Despite popular fears of a “job apocalypse,” AI is also giving rise to new roles, for example, training AI agents. However, the broader implications for productivity, skills, and career development remain poorly understood. This conference provides a forum for knowledge exchange among academic, policy, and practitioner communities.