9I�� News - Christopher Ragan

Chris Ragan on Carney’s Budget Approach | Toronto Star

webfull — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:44:27 +0000

February 20, 2025 | Mark Carney, an economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada plans to balance Canada’s budget by separating capital and operating expenses has drawn support from some experts, including Christopher Ragan.

Published: 20 February 2025

Chris Ragan on Canada's productivity challenge | Calgary Productivity Summit 2024

webfull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:20:14 +0000

Nov. 13, 2024 | Chris Ragan was on a panel at the 2024 Calgary Productivity Summit entitled "Canada's Productivity Challenge: Why It Matters". The two-day event included perspectives from notable and respected leaders, economists, professors, and business leaders.

Chris shared three points in his remarks on the panel, including "it all starts with per capita GDP" and "Canadians should work better, not harder."

Published: 28 November 2024

Chris Ragan on Carbon Taxes | BNN Bloomberg

webfull — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:00:20 +0000

October 18, 2024 | A price on carbon is widely accepted by economists as an efficient way to measure the harm done by carbon and to encourage behavioural change, but is it the best route given that it comes with a real cost to consumers and the economy? Chris Ragan spoke about the carbon pricing in his conversation with Amanda Lang on BNN Bloomberg.

Published: 25 October 2024

Experts: Canadian federal budget 2024

webfull — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:56:49 +0000

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the next budget in the House of Commons on April 16, with the government facing considerable political pressure over the economy. Ms. Freeland says the economic plan will be about “building more homes, faster, making life more affordable and creating more good jobs.” (The Globe and Mail)

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Published: 15 April 2024

Focus shifts to labour market in inflation fight | Investment Executive

webfull — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:16:55 +0000

January 10, 2023 | Professor Christopher Ragan, Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy spoke at the Global Risk Institute webinar and said it's "very unlikely" that the Bank of Canada has gone too far already and overtightened. He pointed to inflation expectations from businesses for the next two years remaining above the central bank's target range.

Published: 12 January 2023

It’s strange, we have long-term focus in some policy areas but not others | Financial Post

webfull — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:20:42 +0000

January 4 2023 | Professor Christopher Ragan, Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy shares his thoughts on the state the of the Canadian economy and the health care crisis as it stands at the end of 2022.

Published: 4 January 2023

War: The enemy of air, land, and sea | The 9I�� Tribune

webfull — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:11:43 +0000

April 5, 2022 | In this 9I�� Tribune article, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan comments on the relationship between war and climate change and expresses his belief that Putin's incursion into Ukraine will cause the West to seriously rethink its reliance on Russian oil and gas.

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Published: 6 April 2022

Chris Ragan on Canadian Inflation, Supply Chains, Pent-up Demand, and Hot Real Estate | Culture at a Crossroads

webfull — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:36:43 +0000

February 11, 2022 | The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust Canada's economy into an extraordinarily unusual state. To break down the issues, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan spoke to David Mann for an episode of the At a Crossroads podcast. Hear Ragan's perspective on inflation, pent-up demand, supply chain disruptions, the housing market, and more.

Published: 18 February 2022

Ottawa deserves better | Politico

webfull — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:41:31 +0000

February 17, 2022 | In this edition of Politico's Ottawa Playbook, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan comments on Canada's recent history of low levels of inflation.

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Published: 18 February 2022

Engineering a ‘green recovery’ is a terrible idea | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:22:25 +0000

June 1, 2020 | In the coming weeks, the federal government is expected to begin crafting a stimulus package to lift Canada out of the economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on which cabinet ministers have been assigned to the project, it seems clear the Liberals want to incorporate their climate goals into the package, addressing climate change and economic recovery at the same time. Is a stimulus package the best way to deal with a pandemic recession? And is mounting a “green recovery” the most efficient strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

Published: 1 June 2020

9I��������� News - Christopher Ragan

Chris Ragan on Carney’s Budget Approach | Toronto Star

Chris Ragan on Canada's productivity challenge | Calgary Productivity Summit 2024

Chris Ragan on Carbon Taxes | BNN Bloomberg

Experts: Canadian federal budget 2024

Focus shifts to labour market in inflation fight | Investment Executive

It’s strange, we have long-term focus in some policy areas but not others | Financial Post

War: The enemy of air, land, and sea | The 9I��������� Tribune

Chris Ragan on Canadian Inflation, Supply Chains, Pent-up Demand, and Hot Real Estate | Culture at a Crossroads

Ottawa deserves better | Politico

Engineering a ‘green recovery’ is a terrible idea | The Globe and Mail

9I�� News - Christopher Ragan

War: The enemy of air, land, and sea | The 9I�� Tribune