Is it Saint John or St. John’s?
After a visit to St. John’s, Mark Leger considers a career in tourism brochure writing.
Opinion
Economic Development Matchmaking Services
Opinion: There seems to be this view among government and economic development folks that Adam Smith’s invisible hand is constantly at work delivering optimal economic outcomes. I’d like to see a little more “visible hand.”
Fight Inflation By Training More Truckers
Supply chain disruptions are costing the Canadian economy billions.
It’s Time To Fight Grocery Greed
Opinion: The grocery giants don’t expect the average consumer to fight back, but I’m here to tell you there is a way.
Keep An Eye On That Government Cheese
Opinion: In Canada, for the most part, we believe government cheese is part of a balanced, healthy diet. Even folks like me say cheese is good in moderation. But what happens when we gorge ourselves on government cheese?
It’s Time For The Alcohol Industry To Face Facts
The romanticizing of alcohol has led to a collective denial of how harmful it actually is. There is no better example than the reaction online to recent warnings from Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.
Creating Growth Through Efficiency: The Importance of Reducing Red Tape
Opinion: Brandon Ellis says there is no other policy change that will have a greater and more immediate economic impact than the reduction of red tape in the public sector.
Commercial Investment Is Down In The Maritimes, We Must Heed The Warning
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia can’t take growth for granted. We must be able to deal with the consequences of growth (health care, worker shortages, long wait times for permits) and work on the underlying longer-term drivers of growth.
Going Squirrely In The ‘Cottage Office’
Opinion: It puzzles Mark Leger that companies are struggling with remote work, some pushing for a full-time return (Elon Musk) and others mandating or encouraging people to return to the office for at least a couple of days a week.
With Different Priorities, Russia Could Be A Great Economic Power
Opinion: If Putin wants to “make Russia great again,” he should be leveraging the country’s enormous economic potential rather than invading neighbours.
